YWCA Economic Empowerment Services

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Economic Empowerment Services offers women help with planning for a career, career advancement, financial sustainability and asset acquisition, through one-on-one coaching, career placement, computer training and financial counseling. We also offer TechGYRLS a program for school-aged girls, that is designed to broaden girls’ knowledge and interest in technology fields, and help them develop the co

nfidence to use technology tools, critical thinking and problem-solving skills in whatever profession they pursue.

01/26/2012
Equal Pay Day in Illinois (VIDEO) | Progress Illinois

Is a woman's work less valuable than a man's? No! If you're also tired of working for less than what you're worth join with other organizations and activists on April 17th to rally for equal pay.

The wage gap between men and women workers has long been acknowledged, if not accepted. So on Tuesday, a few hundred people -- mainly women who breathed the crowd sentiment of “I want my money” -- gathered at Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago to rally against the injustice. The Governor's offi...

01/18/2012
Making Your Own Job | WBEZ

Are you an entrepreneur, freelancer, or trying to find a way to work independently? Local radio station, WBEZ, is hosting a series of workshops geared towards the indepedent worker. Check it out!

During Front and Center’s series on jobs, we heard from many of you that you were no longer working in traditional offices. Sometimes by choice, and sometimes by circumstance you’re working as freelancers or starting your own small businesses. Others of you are working jobs you hate, and trying to ...

01/18/2012

Want to get the most out of your tax returns this year? Join the YWCA and the South Side Community Federal Credit Union for a Tax Tips workshop this Saturday at 10 a.m.!

01/09/2012
Nycole Richmond-Tips on How to Land that Interview!

Getting your foot in the door can be the hardest part of the job search process. YWCA Economic Empowerment Coach, Nycole, shares 10 Tips to help you get that interview!

Nycole Richmond YWCA Economic Empowerment Coach giving tips on how to land an interview

01/09/2012

Looking for Free Legal Advice? Get your questions about Government Benefits, Expungement, Wills, Child Support, Housing, and other issues this WED, January 11th. The free legal clinic will be held from 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. at AKArama Center at 6220 S. Ingleside. CALL 312-341-1070 to make an appointment and mention that you're from the Woodlawn Children's Promise Community.

01/09/2012
Citi Community Development and IL-SBDC at The Duman Entrepreneurship Center Presents 2012 Business P

If you have an existing or start-up business--and want some extra money--consider applying for the Citi Community Development Business Plan Contest. Applications are due: FEB. 10th and all applicants must attend 1 workshop at the JVS Duman Enterprise Center by this date.

Compete to win Cash Prizes in our annual Business Plan Competition with Citi Community Development. We will have a panel of professional judges to provide valuable feedback for your business plan.

01/06/2012
LearnVest - Where life gets richer

Was one of your New Year's resolutions to get your financial situation in order? If so, check out the new website LearnVest which offers a free daily newsletter with money management tips geared toward women.

LearnVest is where your life gets richer. Budgeting tool, resources and a free fun daily newsletter to help women better understand their finances and live life well.

12/06/2011
Volunteer - Metropolitan Chicago

New Year's Resolutions on the brain? Consider giving back as a mentor with the Working Women's Network at the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago. The Working Women's Network helps members of the Economic Empowerment Institute get to the next step in their professional careers through mentorships with professional women and men. To learn more about how you can get involved visit this link.

11/30/2011
Cynthia Breazeal: The rise of personal robots | Video on TED.com

Check out this incredible talk from Cynthia Breazeal who builds "friendly" robots. At the YWCA, our TechGYRLS program introduces girls between the ages of 9-14 to robotics and they each have the chance to build their own robots.

TED Talks As a grad student, Cynthia Breazeal wondered why we were using robots on Mars, but not in our living rooms. The key, she realized: training robots to interact with people. Now she dreams up and builds robots that teach, learn -- and play. Watch for amazing demo footage of a new interactive...

11/22/2011
Four pitfalls of holiday perks for credit cards

Deceptive Deals! With the holiday season in full swing, credit card offers and possible savings are being advertised left and right. But what might seem like an opportunity to save, could end up costing you more in the long run. Check out this article for common pitfalls of opening a new credit card around the holidays.

NEW YORK - It seems like the most wonderful time of year for credit card rewards.

11/17/2011
Tell Target to Save Thanksgiving

You've probably heard the news that Target and other major retailers are planning to open at midnight, right after Thanksgiving. Some employees are fighting back and asking for stores to open at the usual (and still early!) 5:00 a.m. instead. If you want to support the employees' efforts, you can sign the following petition at change.org.



A midnight opening robs the hourly and in-store salary workers of time off with their families on Thanksgiving Day.  By opening the doors at...

11/17/2011

Help fund the YWCA's TechGYRLS After-School program. Voting is open until November 30th!

Pepsi is giving away millions to fund great ideas that refresh the world, and YWCA TechGYRLS has a chance to win 25K!

Please keep voting for TechGYRLS on the Pepsi Refresh Project website, and text 109556 to Pepsi (73774). Each vote counts!

http://www.refresheverything.com/ywcachicagotechgyrls

11/14/2011

The YWCA wants to extend a big 'Thank you!' to HSBC who led two successful Credit Repair workshops at our Parks Francis Center and our Patterson and McDaniel Center on November 5th and 10th.

11/14/2011

Vote for the YWCA's TechGYRLS program which is in the running to win a Pepsi Refresh grant! Vote by texting 109556 to Pepsi (73774) to vote from your mobile.

11/09/2011

Want to learn how to improve your credit? Join the YWCA and HSBC tomorrow, Thursday November 10th for the seminar, "Your Financial Foundation: Credit Repair". All participants receive a FREE credit score voucher and dinner will be provided. For more information contact: 312.762.2768. (The workshop will be held at our Patterson and McDaniel Family Center in Glendale Heights, IL)

11/07/2011
Keeping Women Employed and on equal footing

In today's competitive job market higher education is becoming more and more of a necessity. It's not getting any cheaper though. Chicago-based organization Women Employed works to help students struggling to afford college advocate for additional funding.

Is cost the top barrier to a higher education? And if so, what should be done to increase access to college?

From the time she was a teenager, Elena Herrera worked minimum-wage retail and warehouse jobs, putting in long, odd hours and traveling all over Chicago to work.

11/07/2011

YWCA Employment Boot Camp Fall 2011

11/01/2011

Join the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago and HSBC for a FREE Credit Repair Seminar on Saturday, November 5th. It will be held at 6600 S. Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. For more information or to RSVP contact: 773.496.5633.

10/31/2011

Another Successful Working Women's Network Event! On October 27th, the YWCA and Deloitte teamed up for a night of Speed Networking. 15 women had the chance to connect with Deloitte staff from departments like IT and Marketing.

10/27/2011

The YWCA's Employment Boot Camp on Saturday, October 22nd was a great success! 40 community members participated in a series of interactive workshops and had the chance to refine their resumes and perfect their interviewing skills. A huge thank you to the attendees, volunteers, and speakers!

10/19/2011

Does networking intimidate you? Learn how to master this skill at the YWCA's Employment Boot Camp on Saturday, October 22nd! Attend workshops on topics like How to Market Yourself in 30 Seconds and Networking In-person and through Social Media. You'll learn new strategies for networking and have a chance to put your skills to the test! For more information visit: ywcachicago.org

09/15/2011
Chicago alderman wants ban on discrimination against jobless

The Human Rights Ordinance in Chicago prevents employers from discriminating against job candidates based on race, color, s*x, age, religion, disability, and s*xual orientation. Now the 47th ward alderman wants to add "credit history" and "gap in employment history" to the list. Do you think it's important to add these categories too?

A freshman Chicago alderman concerned about the potential for a new class of permanently unemployed workers wants to ban the rejection of job applicants because of bad credit histories or gaps in employment.

09/14/2011

Looking for a great and FREE after-school program for your daughter, niece, or little sister? Come learn about TechGYRLS a STEM program for girls between the ages of 9-14 on Thursday, September 15th at the YWCA Parks Francis Center. The Open House is from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Drop by anytime in between!

09/13/2011
President Obama Jobs speech September 8, 2011 Part 1

Last Thursday, President Obama shared his plan for increasing employment opportunities in the United States. What did you think of this plan? Will it lead to more jobs?

Part one of Obama's job speech to a joint session of Congress on September 8, 2011.

09/08/2011

Kraft Foods is accepting applications for its Bakery Department until 3:00 p.m. today! You can drop off your resume at the Holiday Inn-Midway Hotel Complex at 6300 S. Cicero in Chicago, IL.

08/29/2011

On Thursday, August 25th the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago teamed up with Northwestern University's Women's Business Association for our second-ever Speed Mentoring Event. The evening provided an opportunity for female entrepreneurs to network with members of the WBA, make connections, and get tips on how to grow their businesses.

08/29/2011
08/23/2011
Monster.com: Ban Job Listings that Discriminate Against the Unemployed

"Unemployed need not apply" is a message popping up on job sites, such as Monster.com. It's no secret that employers have been discriminating against the unemployed, but you can help to end this practice by signing this petition at change.org

I'm one of the original 99ers. Before losing my job amidst the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, I was living the American Dream. I...

08/03/2011
Growing Home Inc

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RESOURCE OF THE WEEK: Growing Home is a nonprofit that helps Chicagoans with job training and employment in an organic farm in Englewood. Learn more and purchase fresh produce at their Summer Open House!

When: August 6th, 12- 3 p.m.

Location: Wood Street Farm - 5814 S Wood Street Chicago, IL 60636

**RSVP**

Growing Home is a non-profit organic farming social enterprise that provides employment training and organic produce to communities throughout Chicago.

07/27/2011

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