LIFT & Customer Service Training

Learn. Invest. Focus. Train. LIFT.

Classes are held year-round with open enrollment. Call 915-519-0002 ext. 1271 or email liftinfo@ywcaelpaso.org to register!

About LIFT

LIFT is a free workforce development program designed for individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, or looking for a fresh start. Participants receive critical job training and skills necessary to succeed in the workforce.

Two LIFT tracks are available to best serve the needs of each individual:

LIFT

A 12-week program that assists individuals who want to obtain their GED. Participants receive instruction in Math and Language Arts, along with computer literacy, job readiness skills, financial literacy, and vocational training in customer services and sales.

Accelerated LIFT

A four-week program that assists individuals who have a high school diploma/GED and are interested in developing their job skills. Instruction focuses on computer literacy, job readiness, financial literacy, and vocational training in customer service and sales.

Who benefits from LIFT?

Individuals who have been adjudicated
Individuals who are unemployed
Individuals who are underemployed or looking to start a new career
Individuals who have been out of the workforce for an extended period of time
Anyone looking to improve their job and career opportunities

LIFT Calendar

Cohort Number	Starting Date	Ending Date
Cohort 1	01-13-2020	02-07-2020
Cohort 2	02-10-2020	03-06-2020
Cohort 3	03-09-2020	04-03-2020
Cohort 4	04-06-2020	05-01-2020
Cohort 5	05-04-2020	05-29-2020
Cohort 6	06-08-2020	07-03-2020
Cohort 7	07-06-2020	07-31-2020
Cohort 8	08-03-2020	08-28-2020
Cohort 9	09-07-2020	10-02-2020
Cohort 10	10-05-2020	10-30-2020
Cohort 11	11-02-2020	12-02-2020
Cohort 12	12-07-2020	01-05-2021

All cohorts take place Monday-Friday from 9 am to 1 pm at YWCA Joyce Jaynes Branch (1600 Brown).

I had a troubled childhood, I did things that were wrong. I started stealing and selling drugs and I found myself in dangerous situations. A judge gave me a second chance, but it took a machete to my throat, it took me almost dying, to finally change my life and the YWCA helped me do that. They helped me get a job, inspired me to keep moving forward, and really improved my self-esteem. Before I took these classes, I felt like a lost cause. They helped me through education and job training, but also emotionally and personally. I’ve become a more positive person and my life is changing in the right direction. I have dreams now. I have attainable goals now. I finally have hope for my future.