Y Perspectives
News
A collection of articles published in The New York Times over the years tells the stories of the incredible experiences of Holocaust survivors and other victims of trauma while highlighting the work the Y has done and continues to do for the community.
After Fleeing Anti-Semitism in Russia, Finding Hope and a Home in the U.S. (click here)
Alone in New York, She Needed a Mattress (click here)
Scrambling to Keep Up With the Rent (click here)
In the Spotlight: Adult Workforce Development
The Y has a new Workforce Development Center serving those 18 + years old in the community. The Center offers free certificate training, career readiness, and referrals to employment to enhance New Yorkers’ access to livable wages!
The free trainings include Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Patient Care Technician (PCT), and Commercial Driving License (CDL). In addition, Career Readiness Workshops and other supports are offered to those enrolled, including Resume Revision, Interview Prep, and 1:1 Career Coaching.
Contact Managing Director of Workforce Development, Rashida Reed-Gordon for more information at rreed-gordon@ywhi.org.
