1940s
After WWII, YWCA arranges for vocational counseling and employment fairs for women who might become unemployed.
1930s
In light of the Great Depression, YWCA offers unemployment counseling, a job bank and areas where women can practice typing.
1917
YWCA creates the Business Women’s Employment Council to assist women in their work efforts during WWI. YWCA opens Charlotte’s first childcare center at Highland Park Mill. The Phyllis Wheatly Branch…
1914
YWCA moves to East Trade Street. Further opportunities are created for women to learn about law, city government, banking, nursing and sales. Later, an employment bureau for women is established.