The Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) of United Wayof Central Ohiois pleased to announce the E3 program: Educate, Empower, Elevate. This program will help low-to moderate-income working women in central Ohio reach a new level of financial stability for themselves and their families. The WLC is a volunteer-driven group of 167 dedicated women who have built E3 from the ground up to help women meet basic needs, while collaborating with Consumer Credit Counseling Service, Godman Guild Association and New Directions Career Center to provide a comprehensive program that will prepare women for their next educational and employment endeavors.
To be considered for the E3 program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be between the ages of 18-40 years old
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Have a 9th grade reading and math level
- Be struggling to meet basic needs
- Have work experience and currently be working, or have other means of support
- Be willing to work hard to improve your finances
The first E3 program begins May 21, 2011 and will continue for 6-36 months depending on the path you choose and the assistance you need. The first phase of the program will consist of a 60 hour 8-week course designed to prepare women to pursue post-secondary education classes or training that leads to a livable wage job. After completing the preparation course, women will have opportunities for financial counseling, as well as mentoring and networking with other women in the community. Academic enrichment courses in math and English will be offered to those women who need this in order to enter vocational training and for placement into college level courses. Women will also have access to community resources that can lower expenses, and child care and transportation assistance if needed.
To begin your application process, please complete the enclosed paper work so that we may learn a bit more about you, your situation, and how you hope the E3 program will help. Your answers to the following questions are treated confidentially and will help us assess (with you) the potential this program has to meet your needs, and the capacity you have to participate fully. Any issues of concern to our program instructors will be discussed with you, either over the telephone or during an orientation interview. Please provide responses as completely as you are willing. A decision not to reply will not affect your application; however we ask that you mark “no reply”.
As part of the application process, you will also be asked to complete a one-on-one orientation with a program instructor. After completing this orientation you may be asked to complete academic placement testing, and attend a selection interview with program instructors and WLC members. Announcements regarding acceptance into the program will be made by May 19th.
We thank you for your interest in E3, and look forward to working with you in the future!
The E3 (Educate, Empower and Elevate) program is sponsored by the
Women’s Leadership Council of United Way of Central Ohio.
The E3 partners are Consumer Credit Counseling Service, Godman Guild Association
and New Directions Career Center.
