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Program Goal
The Displaced Homemaker program at Yakima Valley Community College
is designed to meet specific needs of anyone attempting to make the
difficult transition from home and financial dependence to the work
place and financial independence. The training and services offered
provide a supportive environment designed to enhance and build
self-esteem, confidence, and marketable job skills.
Program Description
The Displaced Homemaker program at Yakima Valley Community College
is designed to meet specific needs of anyone attempting to make the
difficult transition from home and financial dependence to the work
place and financial independence. The training and services offered
provide a supportive environment designed to enhance and build
self-esteem, confidence, and marketable job skills.
Displaced Homemaker Program can help you…
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Understand your needs.
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Develop confidence.
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Identify your work related skills.
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Explore education and career options.
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Make decisions and set goals.
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Develop effective learning and study techniques.
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Learn computer basics.
Program Guidelines
Am I eligible for Displaced Homemaker?
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Individual has worked primarily in the home for
10 or more years providing unsalaried household services for
family members on a full-time basis.
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Individual is
not gainfully employed.
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Individual needs assistance in securing gainful
employment.
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Have been dependent on the income of another
family member but are no longer supported by that income; OR
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Have been dependent on federal assistance but are
no longer eligible to receive that assistance; OR
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Are supported as the parent of minor children by
public assistance or spousal support, but whose youngest
children are within two years of reaching 18 years of age
Financial
Benefits
Eligible students may receive tuition assistance and funds to cover
the cost of books for one quarter at Yakima Valley Community
College. All funding for any qualified Displaced Homemaker student
is contingent upon availability of Displaced Homemaker funds.
Course
Offerings
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