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 Women's Opportunity Center at the Burlington County YMCA - Helping Women Through Major Transitions

 

The WOC Mission

The Women's Opportunity Center is committed to help women gain economic self-sufficiency through education, job readiness, networking, outreach, referrals and emotional support. The Center also promotes awareness of women's rights and issues through public advocacy. More About Us

Creating Opportunities

At WOC, we provide free support that includes education and career development--a powerful combination--giving women opportunities that can lead to meaningful employment.

We provide:
Educational & Career Coaching
Financial Aid Information
Computer Classes Current Classes
Job & Life Skills Workshops Topics


Who Are Displaced Homemakers?

  • Most Displaced Homemakers are women.
  • They have been working at home caring for family
    members and relying on others for financial support.
  • A woman becomes “Displaced” when she loses financial support through death, separation, divorce, or disability of a spouse.
  • There are over half a million Displaced Homemakers between the ages of 30 and 66 in New Jersey. Most are not eligible for public assistance, worker’s compensation, or unemployment benefits.
  • In 1979 the New Jersey Displaced Homemakers Act was signed into law to establish displaced homemakers centers.

Find Out More About the Challenges
Facing Displaced Homemakers

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WOC is sponsored by the YMCA of Burlington County

Women's Opportunity Center | 59 Centerton Road Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 | phone: 856-234-6200 ext. 224 | Email Us