Women's Empowerment 360 Program

Elevate & Evolve

YW3CA's Women’s Empowerment 360° Program (WE360º) Program is designed to help women of color overcome barriers to starting, growing, and sustaining businesses while providing them with educational tools to increase their knowledge and confidence as entrepreneurs.

What is the WE360° Program?

WE360° spans eight weeks, with sessions held twice per week. Each session offers a dynamic mix of insightful speakers and interactive group exercises, specifically designed to empower women in entrepreneurship. Our aim is to provide knowledge and equip entrepreneurs with the tools and confidence necessary to flourish as a successful business owner.

Do You:

  • Dream of launching your own business
  • Manage a 'mom-and-pop' shop
  • Have an interest in E-Commerce
  • Want to showcase your talents
  • Provide any consultation services
  • Struggle to grow your business

WE360° is the program for you!

Training Covers:

  • Building Essential Small Business Skills
  • Crafting Business and Marketing Plans
  • Understanding Legal Requirements
  • Exploring Financing Options
  • Enhancing Customer Relationships
  • Adopting HR Best Practices

2024 Cohorts are in session!

Apply to WE360°

Experience personalized mentoring and coaching within a supportive community, fostering connections among budding entrepreneurs who share transformational experiences and support each other. Embark on a journey with WE360° to break barriers and harness its offerings. Build skills and connections that empower you to excel in entrepreneurship.

Your success story starts here!

Accepted participants enjoy this program free of charge. Sessions run virtually on Zoom from 6 pm to 7 pm. For inquiries, contact WE360@ywcatricountyarea.org

Be BOLD Pitch competition - April 20, 2024

Building Opportunity, Leading Defiantly

In partnership with Procter & Gamble Co., YWCA USA, and partners like you, YW3CA and associations across the country are hosting Pitch Competitions to support local entrepreneurs and WE360° programs! This Pitch competition will allow women entrepreneurs from across the YWCA Tri-County Area a chance to compete for funding to support their growing businesses.

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Pitch your Business!

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~ BE BOLD Judge Information ~

Have Business Expertise?

We are actively seeking Judges for our first annual Be BOLD Pitch Competition. Professionals with the following qualities should apply:

Thank you for expressing interest in YW3CA's WE360° Be BOLD Pitch Competition.



All applications must be completed by March 15, 2024 and emailed to WE360@ywcatricountyarea.org. Completion of this application does not guarantee opportunity to judges. Selected judges will be notified by March 29th. By completing this application you are consenting to having your photo, name, and affiliation shared in marketing material for this event.


2024 Pitch Competition
Judge Application

All forms must be completed by March 15, 2024.

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