YWCA of Queens

Just in time for your Holiday shopping!  Gucci and Americana Manhasset are partnering with the YWCA of Queens for the annual 3-day Champions for Charity event from December 5th to December 7, 2013.

GUCCI is hosting a cocktail party for the YWCA of Queens and our friends from 6pm to 9pm, Thursday, December 5, 2013.  Have some delicious hors d’oeuvres while getting your Champions Card and enjoy our kick-off event launching the 3-day Champions for Charity drive.

Participation is easy:

1. RSVP to the reception at

2. At Americana Manhasset Mall, ask for a FREE Champion Card and designate the YWCA of Queens as the beneficiary

3. Present your card as you shop anywhere in the mall (so easy!)

25% each sale will go to helping the YWCA of Queens provide free education, language, and job skills to the borough of Queens.  If you spend $150, approximately $38 dollars will be donated to the YWCA of Queens, which is enough for one student to buy the books to take our free home health aide training class.

Looking for a new job can be tough.  Let the YWCA of Queens and Workforce1 help you by attending our fall pre-screening job recruitment event on Thursday, November 21st from 3:00pm-4:00pm at the YWCA of Queens.  Meet face-to-face with Workforce1 job recruiters and get an on-the-spot interview!  There are many positions available including:

• Airplane Cabin Cleaners
• Retail Sales Associates at CVS, Century 21 Department Stores, and Republic of Couture
• Service Associates at Lowes for Hardware, Millwork, Electrical, Plumbing, Windows, Walls, and Paint
• Seasonal Retail Positions at Macy’s Department Store
• Security Guard Positions at Macy’s Department Stores
• Cashiers at Dollar Tree
• Overnight Stock Workers at Dollar Tree

For more information, see our flyer or check out a list of the position requirements.

The YWCA of Queens has expanded its GED programs to include morning, afternoon, and evening classes.  All GED programs are absolutely free (funded by NYC’s Department of Youth and Community Development.)  The next GED term starts January and recruitment has already begun!  Contact the YWCA of Queens to schedule a placement exam at 718.353.4553 or .  Students who are undocumented are encouraged to apply!  The YWCA can assist students in obtaining legal assistance to apply for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

The YWCA of Queens is excited to announce it will now be offering evening GED and Pre-GED classes Monday-Thursday from 6:00pm-9:00pm starting September 30th!  GED classes are 10 or 20 weeks depending on your academic skill level.  To register for classes, you will first need to take a placement exam.  There are several dates available in September.  To schedule an exam, contact the Youth & GED Department at 718.353.4553 ext. 25 or .  To learn more, visit our GED webpage.

The YWCA of Queens will be hosting a job recruitment event in partnership with Workforce1 this Wednesday, August 7th, at 3:15pm.  Workforce1 personnel will conduct pre-screening for Best Buy sales positions, Wheelchair Ramp Agents, Airplane Cabin Cleaning Agents, and Security Guards.  Please see our flyer for more information on requirements and information about how to register.