FIFTY+ - YWCA Metropolitan Chicago - Laura Parks and Mildred Francis Center
FIFTY+ is a new program specifically designed to help women age 50 and older enter or re-enter the workforce. Research shows that older women face special challenges in their job search. The program is offered monthly to cohorts of 10-15 women who meet twice per week for two weeks. A new cohort begins every month at their various Southside and West Side locations.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
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211 Metro Chicago
Physical Address
6600 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
Hours
Mon 8:30am - 5:50pm; Tue 8:30am - 5:50pm; Wed 8:30am - 5:50pm; Thu 8:30am - 5:50pm; Fri 8:30am - 5:50pm;
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Fax
(866) 525-9922
Application process
Please call Sheree Gilmore at (773) 366-0711 for details or complete the online registration form.
Fee
Free
Eligibility
Women age 50 and older who are interested in identify areas of career interest, update their resumes and practice interviewing skills
Languages
English
Spanish
Service area
IL
Agency info
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago is a social enterprise committed to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. As a leading association among a national network of more than 200 YWCAs, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago impacts tens of thousands of women and families annually through comprehensive human services provided across the region. YWCA Metropolitan Chicago is a leading service provider in the areas of sexual violence support services, early childhood and child care provider services, family support services, youth STEM programming, and economic empowerment services.