Reentry Support Services (RSS)

Programs and support services for women post-incarceration returning to Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, Morris, and Essex Counties.

YW WE360° Business Essentials

Our YW WE360° Business Essential Program – Assists women entrepreneurs with launching their businesses by providing access to step-by-step courses along with support from professional coaches, mentors, and an entire community of entrepreneurs.

YW WE360°BUSINESS ESSENTIALS PROGRAM

with Susan Ascher, Career Coach

Sept 19 – Nov 7, 2023
Tuesday 6:30 – 8:00 pm

214 State Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601

YWTech Lab

 New Fall Session Begins Wednesday Oct 18th !

A FREE workforce development program for women of all ages, prioritizing women of color. Learn new skills or boost your knowledge to thrive in the rapidly growing technology sector.

Topics Include:

• Business Analytics
• Project Managemen
• Introduction to SDLC
• Website Development
• HTML and CSS
• Wireframe, Prototype, & Mock Up and more

For details click here!

For more info email womens@ywcannj.org or call 201-881-1708

YWTech Lab is part of a national partnership with Google.org and YWCA USA

Creating Safe Workplaces in New Jersey Politics

YWCA Northern NJ produced an educational training video for political campaign staff to build awareness and provide resources to keep those working in NJ politics safe and free from sexual harassment and intimidation.

Menstrual Equity

YWCA Northern NJ is collecting Menstrual Products for those in need in the communities we serve. To learn more please click here.

If you are in need of Menstrual Products Register here.

Everyone should have access to menstrual products, regardless of their financial status

Questions? Contact Maddy at girls@ywcannj.org or call 201-345-1906 or Alicia at womens@ywcannj.org or call 201-881-1708.

Women’s Leadership Conference (WLC)

Our annual Women’s Leadership Conference brings together dynamic leaders to share key strategies on how to improve lives and create change.

Tribute to Women of INfluence (TWIN)

Tribute to Women of INfluence honors women who have excelled in their fields and made significant contributions to their organizations and to their communities. TWIN also gives businesses and organizations an opportunity to honor their highest achieving women, network, and celebrate success!

 Tribute to Women of  INfluence  (TWIN)

June 6, 2023

Park Ave Club
184 Park Ave
Florham Park, NJ

View our TWIN 2023 Photos 

Women’s Empowerment Network (WEN) on the Go!

Our Women’s Empowerment Network quarterly leadership series includes WEN on the GO! Corporate, which is sponsored by leading area corporations committed to attracting, retaining, and developing talented women, and WEN on the GO! Small Business, which gives woman-owned companies, entrepreneurs, independent consultants, and gig workers ways to network, exchange ideas, and get actionable advice on growing their business.

Your Story

Your Story provides journaling workshops designed to help women discover their authentic voices.

Next Chapter

Next Chapter offers women a space to navigate unemployment, job searching, and the interviewing processes to help you prepare for career success, development, and feel part of a supportive community.

StartUP

Our 3-week hands-on workshop will help aspiring entrepreneurs draft business plans, develop first year income goals, and create a financial framework to help them find success. If you’re thinking of starting a business but aren’t sure where to start, StartUP.

Moving Ahead

Moving Ahead aims to help long-term unemployed women who reside in Bergen County return to the workforce.

Motherhood Uncensored

Motherhood Uncensored is designed to provide a safe place for working/stay-at-home moms to share advice and provide support on everyday issues.

Time is Now Action Coalition

Established by YWCA Northern New Jersey and NJ Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle, this coalition is comprised of diverse government, business, labor, education, legal, faith-based, and non-profit leaders working closely with the community to formulate an action plan that supports the wave of people who stepped forward to say #MeToo.