YWCA Quad Cities Continuing Education Programs

With the support of Google.org, and YWCA USA, YWCA Quad Cities is proud to present mulitple free IT training programs to individuals in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas. YW Tech Lab is an instructor-led course covering web essentials. The Google IT Support Certificate program is offered fully online, and is provided by a platform called Coursera. There is an application process, and if you qualify, the programs are offered at no cost. YWCA Quad Cities provides wrap around support, such as computer rentals, assistance with wifi, childcare assistance if needed, and transportation support. YW Tech Lab is an employment service program created to provide education in digital skills to traditionally underrepresented or vulnerable populations, such as women, people of color, survivors of domestic violence, and low wage workers. It was designed to train individuals to become web developers/designers, while supporting them through the process with support services such as transportation assistance, financial coaching, childcare assistance, and job coaching and placement. Also offered are YWCA STRIVE, and YWCA STRIVE for teens. These entry level programs are offered in person out of our Iowa Empowerment Center and teach basic computer skills to those who may have not learned them in school or ina traditional setting. Please contact us to learn more.