Sunday, January 15, 2012

Free job training program for women


Women and Work, a free job training program for women, covers everything from computer training to communication and interpersonal skills to dressing for success. The free full-time 15-week program meets Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Classes begin on Feb. 7.
You will need:
  • A high school diploma or GED
  • A working knowledge of the English language
  • To be legally able to work in the United States
Full-time day program training includes:
  • Computer training: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook; Internet and email
  • Mathematical skills
  • Literacy skills: verbal, reading and writing
  • English as a second language (ESL)
  • Life-management skills
  • Interviewing skills, cover letters and resume writing
  • Dressing for success
Women and Work also provides on-site counseling and needs assessment and health and wellness training.
You can apply two ways:
  1. Walk-in applications will be accepted in January, Monday through Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at 25 West 43rd St., Suite 1005 (10th Floor), New York, NY
  2. You can apply at an open house event:
    Dates: Jan. 11, 18, 25 and Feb. 1
    Time: 10 a.m. sharp!
    Location: 25 West 43rd St., Room 1008 (10th Floor), New York, NY
Space is limited. For more information, call 212-642-2070 or 718-997-4899

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