Women’s Empowerment

Paving the way for women to succeed and achieve at every stage in their lives.

Diane

I always look forward to the YW Women’s Leadership Conference. The speakers, topics, and breakout sessions have been instrumental in helping me move my career forward. Connecting with other like minded professional women has turned out to be an ideal networking opportunity for me.

Advocacy & Empowerment

Since inception, YWCA Northern New Jersey has been dedicated to advocating for women and breaking down the systemic barriers they face daily. Our continual mission has been to support women on their paths to educational, career, and financial success and each of our programs aligns with this goal.

For more information on any of our programs contact Alicia Maxey Greene at womens@ywcannj.org or (201) 881-1708.

To view upcoming events related to our programming visit our Calendar page and filter through Women’s Empowerment.

Women's Programs

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.

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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.

Watch for upcoming programs.

Next Chapter

Next Chapter offers women a space to navigate unemployment, job searching, and the interviewing processes so that together, they can forge their next steps after a pandemic that caused widespread employment displacement and disruption.

Next Chapter: Real World Strategies to Promote Yourself
Wednesday, May 4th at 5:30 pm

YW WE360 Business Essentials – Ureeka

Our YW WE360 Business Essential Program – Ureeka 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. This program is offered through our partnership with @Ureeka.biz. Applications are still being accepted*!

ROLLING ADMISSION THROUGH THE END OF 2022!

*Register by October 15^th 2022 to receive 6 months of the PRO Membership and coaching ending on February 15^th, 2023!

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.

Circle of Care

Circle of Care is a 12-week support group for women in transition from the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women for reentry into the community. This program is offered through a partnership with The New Jersey Reentry Corporation (NJRC), a non-profit agency with a social mission to remove all barriers to employment for citizens returning from incarceration.

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.

Your Story

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

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!

YW Tech

COMING FALL 2022!

A FREE workforce development program for all women, especially nonwhite women to help advance their digital skills and career options.

Learn how to become a web developer or designer along with skill-based opportunities around project management, interview practice, and resume writing.

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

YW Tech is part of a national partnership with Google.org and YWCA USA

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.

Thank You To Our Sponsors

Period Poverty Initiative

YWCA Northern NJ is proud to announce we will be hosting a distribution site for FREE Period Care Packages with The Flow Initiative and Project Local Access ALL YEAR LONG for those in need!

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

By Appointment Only!

Questions? Contact Alicia at agreene@ywcannj.org or call (201) 881-1708 or Elian at emustafa@ywcannj.org or call 201-345-1891.

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For more information on any of our programs contact Alicia Maxey Greene at agreene@ywcannj.org or (201) 881-1708.