Women to Work

A Job Readiness Employment Program

The Women to Work program is for women in Spokane who are actively looking for employment. With the support from BFET (Basic-Food, Employment and Training) funds, the Women to Work program can help remove or reduce barriers to employment, in-turn creating a more open pathway to securing and retaining employment.

Who Is The Program For

This program is supported by BFET funds which assists individuals who are experiencing barriers to employment and who are not currently receiving TANF services. Barriers might include homelessness, domestic violence, mental and physical disabilities, poverty, lack of childcare, and transportation issues.

How to Qualify

In addition to actively looking for work, qualifying participants must be receiving DSHS (Department of Social and Health Services) food benefits or EBT Card funds, and are not currently receiving TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families).

Call 509-202-5613 with any questions or to schedule an appointment to see if you qualify.

Support Included

Participants will receive full access to our computer lab, networking opportunities, skill-building classes, and one-on-one support from area professionals, staff and volunteers who can assist with creating a resume, cover letter and systems to successfully seek employment.

Program Benefits

  • Resources to overcome barriers to employment, such as transportation & childcare.
  • A professional job portfolio including a targeted resume, cover letter, references, & application.
  • Access to our staffed computer lab to build your computer skills, attend workshops & apply for jobs.
  • An ability to identify & communicate strengths.
  • Motivation from our weekly Action Group.
  • A boost in confidence for employment success.
  • Opportunities to network with employers.
  • Professional interview and work clothing.
  • Help preparing for the interview.
  • Financial Coach support.

How to Enroll

Call the Program Manager at 509-202-5613 or email women2work@ywcaspokane.org to learn more about this program or to sign up for our next orientation.

WOMEN TO WORK FLYER

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at:www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form.
To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
MAIL: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
FAX: (202) 690-7442; or
EMAIL: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.