The Ladder Alliance

Description

In 2001, Sharon Cox realized her dream of opening a non-profit that focused on teaching computer skills to women of domestic violence and low-income women. The Ladder Alliance offers women the job skills necessary to secure employment in today’s technological job market, eliminates barriers to attending class by providing snacks, bi-lingual, evening, and online classes. Students also earn vouchers that can used in our Success Store to purchase professional attire and haircut/blow-dry/styling are also available for every student! The Basic Computer Skills Training program is the first level of training offered to our participants. It is a 6-week (Mon-Thurs) or 12-week (Mon/Wed or Tue/Thurs.) course that is offered in-person during the day, afternoon, evening, and online. This program is designed to help students in obtaining computer skills necessary in an entry level position in any field of work. Professional Office Skills Training is an advanced level of training offered to our participants. This program is a 12-week (Mon-Thurs) course that is offered in-person only and covers Intro to Business and Finance through QuickBooks training, Customer Service Training and a Professional Speaker Series. Microsoft Office Specialist Training is an 8-week certification program designed to prepare students to take the internationally recognized Microsoft Office Specialist Exam. Next Level is a free educational program open to current students, alumni, and to the entire community!