New York Youth Works is a three week job training program offered by the YWCA of Queens that prepares students ages 16-24 to earn their National Work Readiness Credential. Upon completion of the program, students will work one-on-one with our career specialists to identify and secure a job. All students who complete the program and [...]
The YWCA of Queens hosted our annual New York Music Competition April 9th-April 12th 2012. Co-presented by the Korea Daily and sponsored by Korean Cultural Service NY and the Tiger Baron Foundation, the NYMC provides the opportunity for talented young musicians to compete in either the violin, cello, or piano division. It was very [...]
All UPK children were given an oral exam by a certified dentist on April 20, 2012. The children were so excited to receive a special gift: a toothbrush, toothpaste, and a sticker. Each parent received a letter explaining the health of their child’s teeth. The dentist was very impressed that not one child cried!! We [...]
We are now registering children for Summer Day Camp! Give your child an academically enriching and recreational experience this summer with us at the YWCA of Queens. This year we are focusing on a literacy-based curriculum, following the New York State Core Curriculum Standards. Students will enjoy weekly field trips, enhancement classes such as chess, [...]
Students from the adult and youth GED programs enjoyed a fun-filled review day last week. Students participated in a variety of academic games with an Olympic twist! Games included balloon popping for math problems, fly swatting vocab words, throwing bean bags for science, and balancing balls on spoons to answer social studies questions. Students enjoyed [...]
Students of YW-Access, a GED preparation program, enjoyed the spring air and sun on their recreational outing to the park. Students were able to take a break from their academic work and enjoy a fun-filled day of handball and basketball. If you are interested in joining our YW-Access program, click here! Check out our gallery!
We are now accepted UPK applications at the YWCA of Queens for fall 2012! All children born in 2008 are eligible for this unique opportunity. We offer an excellent educational program filled with age-appropriate and academically rich lessons. We emphasize the needs and learning style of the whole child and fill each moment with experiences [...]
We are now registering for Spring 2012 GED classes for EVERYONE OVER 17 YEARS OLD. In order to register, please call the GED director at 718.353.4553 ext. 25 to schedule an entrance exam. Classes are FREE and the program has a history of high success rates. Pass this on to any friends or family in [...]
The YWCA staff would like to share a heartwarming gift our ESL students presented us with. It is a beautifully decorated card stating “Thanks for making valuable contributions to this community. You are like an angle bringing the sunshine, bringing the confidence, and bringing hope to us all.” We are honored to receive this gift [...]
The YWCA of Queens is starting a new afterschool program for middle school students grades 6-8! The program will provide students a safe space to enjoy a snack, engage in recreational activities, complete homework, and continue learning with academic enrichment. The program will be led by a NYS certified teacher with over ten years [...]