YWCA Northeast Indiana offers a variety of Educational Services that covers each facet of Our Mission: eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Some of these services include:
Adult Education Programs:
Racial Justice
Diversity 101 Training for Businesses:
This interactive two hour training can be customized for your organization. This presentation looks at key terms, issues, implicit bias and provides resources for diversity within your workplace.
Basic Presentation: 1-1.5 hours for up to 20 participants. $200 ($100 with nonprofit discount)
In-Depth Presentation: 2-3 hours for up to 20 participants. $400 ($200 with nonprofit discount)
C.A.R.E. Workshops
C.A.R.E (Cultivating Allyship and Racial Equity) is a series of four workshops that is created to encourage racial literacy at individual and organizational levels. C.A.R.E. expounds upon the lessons of Diversity 101 by incorporating self reflection and social awareness activities.
Full Day: 7 hours (8 hours with a lunch break) for up to 100 participants. $3,000 ($1,000 with nonprofit discount)
Split Sessions: 2 hours weekly over 4 weeks (8 hours total) for up to 100 participants. $3,000 ($1,000 with nonprofit discount)
Immigration 101:
In this FREE training, participants will learn about the basics of terminology around immigration, learn about local trends, and also learn about the process to become a citizen (naturalization). This presentation includes discussion and activities to keep the audience engaged.
To request a racial justice training, fill out the form linked above, or email Heather at hessex@ywcaerew.org.
Addiction & Recovery
Addiction & Recovery 101
Drug addiction, or substance use disorder, is a disease that affects the brain and behavior, leading to a loss of control over drug use. This presentation aims to educate and empower community members who may be impacted by this chronic illness.
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence 101:
Explore domestic violence dynamics; forms, cycle, power, control, barriers for leaving, and ways to help. Our presentations are tailored to meet the needs of diverse audiences including faith-based communities, law enforcement professionals, and special interest groups.
Domestic Violence 101 with Children:
This program builds on lessons from Domestic Violence 101 by delving into the impact of being exposed to domestic violence in childhood.
Digital Boundaries for Parents and Youth Workers:
Explore how technology impacts youth safety, parents discover tips on cyberbullying, human trafficking, tech trends, and strategies to help keep children safe.
Youth Education Programs:
Our Community Educators have spoken to tens of thousands of young people in schools, youth groups, and community centers. We seek to create fun and empowering programs that are relevant to the young people we work with. Click here to see which Indiana Department of Education Academic Standards for Health & Wellness and Indiana Department of Education Social-Emotional Leaning Competencies our youth education presentations meet. Our presentations include:
Eyes Wide Open…relationship awareness©
Eyes Wide Open…Relationship Awareness© is an educational program created by our staff and recognized by the Indiana State Department of Education as an Identified Model Curriculum under Heather’s Law. This program educates youth & young adults on healthy relationships and identifying signs of unhealthy and dangerous relationship patterns.
Digital Citizenship 101
Social media, gaming, and other advances in technology are powerful tools which also carry serious risks. This program empowers students grades 6+ to recognize warning signs of harmful behavior like grooming, sexting, and scams.
CyberSense
This program empowers students grade 4+ to recognize bullying online including through social media and gaming. The curriculum aligns with legislation requiring schools to provide bullying prevention education and empowers youth to build a community of Allyship.
Request us to come to a resource fair, tabling event, or anything else here.
If you have any questions regarding our Community Education Services, please do not hesitate to contact our education team at educationteam@ywcaerew.org or (260) 424-4908 ext. 222.
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Download our toolkit here: 2024 TDVAM Toolkit.
Our education services are made possible in part by grants from:
