Economic Prosperity

YWCA South Florida empowers women to overcome racial barriers and achieve economic success.

YWCA supports women’s empowerment and economic advancement, with a particular focus on the reality of the way race impacts women’s economic opportunities.

Our Economic Prosperity programs, such as job training, financial literacy, salary negotiation, and leadership development serve hundreds of women in South Florida.

YWCA South Florida’s job is to imagine, fight for, and create a more socially just world for the next generation of young women and prepare them for that future.

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YWCA South Florida’s Economic Prosperity Programs

Women Success Fund

YWCA South Florida’s Women’s Success Fund provides economic assistance to participants in any of our prosperity programs going through hardship to focus on their success. Our YWCA Empowerment Coach acts as support and offers counseling guidance to ensure that our participants stay on track during the completion of their program. When necessary, our Empowerment Coach will seek out internal and external resources to assist our participants in staying committed to their goals. The Women’s Success Fund if needed, will provide up to $1000 in safety-net funds if certain criteria are met. To find out more information and eligibility criteria, please email gmunozsoto@ywcasouthflorida.org.

Economic Empowerment Workshops

YWCA offers a range of workshops and classes to empower the financial growth of women. This includes financial literacy for those who need a basic understanding of the economic system. We have a number of partners that allow us to offer career development opportunities in a number of high-need fields like technology. YWCA also trains women in the launching and development of their small businesses. Other workshops focus on creating generational wealth. We offer economic resources for women at every stage and in every economic state.

Matched Savings Program

YWCA’s Matched Savings Program is designed to help participants build assets and achieve financial goals. Each participant earns a dollar in matching funds for every dollar saved. They can earn a maximum amount of $1,000 by building the financial empowerment skill of saving.

All Matched Savings clients must participate in a minimum of four financial education and training workshops. YWCA South Florida’s Economic Empowerment Workshops equip women (also available to men) with the tools needed for financial literacy. We also offer a range of workshops and classes online to empower the financial growth of women and men. This includes financial literacy for those who need a basic understanding of the economic system. We have a number of partners that allow us to offer career development opportunities in a number of high-need fields like technology.

YWCA South Florida also offers an opportunity for teens between the ages of 13-18 to enroll in a savings program. Our savings program will match teens up to $300. In order to be eligible, you must have a savings account at any bank of your choice, opened in the teenager’s name.

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Women in Tech

The YWCA South Florida offers a range of self-paced, free certification programs known as Google Certificates. These certificates are designed to provide individuals with practical skills and knowledge in various fields, enhancing their career prospects and job readiness. The self-paced nature of these programs allows learners to study at their own pace, making them suitable for individuals with diverse schedules and commitments. Whether you’re interested in IT support, data analysis, project management, or other areas, Google Certificates offer a flexible and accessible way to gain valuable skills without the financial barrier.

The Women in Tech program is specifically tailored to support women who are encountering financial barriers, hold a high school diploma or equivalent and possess a strong motivation to learn and venture into the world of technology. The self-paced structure of these certificates ensures that even those with busy schedules or other commitments can access high-quality tech education. By offering free and flexible learning opportunities, we aim to empower women to acquire valuable skills, overcome financial challenges, and pave their way into the tech industry.

HARNESS EMPLOYABILITY POWER SKILLS

Resumes, interview prep, time management, business etiquette, finance & budgets, business basics, wage negotiation, networking, LinkedIn, and MORE!
Students also receive soft skills training, including situational workplace judgment, active listening, communication skills, and problem-solving Hard skills, such as technical training, are required to get a job but people skills will open future doors and assist in sustaining and building relationships.

*Some certificates may be available in Spanish