The YWCA has been running employment and training programs and services for women since its early days.

These crucial programs and services change lives by building work skills and helping people to find meaningful jobs.

A snapshot of Australian YWCA employment and training programs and services:


Get Set for Work, YWCA Downs & South West Queensland

This program is mainly for young school leavers (aged 15-17) in the Toowoomba area and those ‘at risk’ of leaving mainstream education before completing Year 12. The program helps participants learn new skills to get a job. The program is a mix of accredited training, work experience and life skills tailored to each participant's situation.

The program helps build self-esteem and confidence, provides accredited training in areas like business, retail, hospitality and community services, mechanics, construction, child care, and manufacturing. Participants also have access to a youth worker, complete first aid certificates and receive job search support.


Employment and training services, YWCA NSW

YWCA NSW's employment and training services assist people to secure meaningful and sustainable employment.

With over 120 years experience, professional consultants and trainers, YWCA NSW offers employment and accredited training services (specialising in Aged Care, Child Care, Hospitality, IT, Retail and Customer Service) in Campbelltown and Picton NSW.

YWCA NSW's services help women, men and young people develop new skills and entry into employment.  As well as the skills training courses, the services include a job network, intensive assistance, job matching and job search training.


Training services, YWCA of Canberra

The YWCA of Canberra is a registered training organisation, offering both accredited and non-accredited training.

The YWCA of Canberra's training courses include Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Certificate III in Children’s Services, Certificate IV in Out of School Care,  Introduction to Child Care (leading to the partial completion of the Certificate III in Community Services (Children’s Services)). 

The YWCA of Canberra also runs YWCA Encore training programs.


Jobs Pathways Employment Program (JPET), YWCA Victoria

YWCA Victoria assists women 15-21 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, not in regular employment or training or who have been in care, refugees and people who have had contact with the juvenile justice system.