YWCA SEW
Mission Programs
Since July 2021, we have had 1,295 students sign up for the virtual orientations in Milwaukee:
- Virtual orientations takes place every Thursday at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
- Each session is 1 hour long.
- Orientations and enrollment are ongoing.
Interested in enrolling in the YWCA of Southeast Wisconsin GED or HSED programs?
Click Here: To schedule an orientation
This is a Department of Public Instruction-approved program based on schoolwork, rather than testing. Participants attend classes for 12 hours per week over 18-20 weeks. Our curriculum is workforce focused and uses real-life applications as often as possible.
Students are required to attend virtual classes Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am- 12:00 pm, and pass each class with an 80% or higher to complete the program. This program is offered free of charge to students.
PI 5.09 HSED Program Eligibility
- WISCONSIN RESIDENT, or has lived in Wisconsin for at least 10 days, or is migrant worker as defined in s. 103.90 (5) (a), Stats., or is the child of a migrant worker.
- 18½ YEARS OLD or older
- Has NOT GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL and is not enrolled in a public or private high school
- Score a 137 higher on the practice GED assessment and/or a level 3 on the M11 TABE test
The next virtual 5.09 HSED start dates for classes in 2025:
- February 17th
- May 27th
- August 4thth
- September 29th
- December 1st
YWCA SEW and Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) work together to provide instruction to the students in the GED and HSED programs.
The GED program offers a mix of one-on-one tutoring, and virtual classroom-style instruction while preparing students for GED testing and basic skills improvement in all subject areas including:
- Language Arts
- Math
- Social Studies
- Science
- Civics
This program is offered free of charge to students.
Interested in enrolling in the YWCA of Southeast Wisconsin GED or HSED programs please
This is a Department of Public Instruction-approved program based on schoolwork, rather than testing. Participants attend classes for 12 hours per week over 20 weeks. Our curriculum is workforce focused and uses real-life applications as often as possible.
Students are required to attend virtual classes Monday-Thursday, 9:00am- 12:00pm and pass each class with an 80% or higher to complete the program. This program is offered free of charge to students.
PI 5.09 HSED Program Eligibility
- WISCONSIN RESIDENT, or has lived in Wisconsin for at least 10 days, or is migrant worker as defined in s. 103.90 (5) (a), Stats., or is the child of a migrant worker.
- 18½ YEARS OLD or older
- Has NOT GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL and is not enrolled in a public or private high school
- Score a 137 higher on the practice GED assessment and/or a level 3 on the M11 TABE test
Upcoming Virtual 5.09 HSED Start Dates
🔹 Ongoing English Orientations:
- Tuesdays at 5:30 PM
- Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
🔹 Spanish Orientations:
- In-Person: By appointment only, hosted by Pedro Nunez
- Virtual: Mondays at 10:00 AM & Wednesdays at 5:30 PM
- Next Cohort Begins: May 5th (Important: Students must complete orientation at least one week before classes begin.)
Work Experience/Dress for Success Racine is an affiliate of Dress for Success Worldwide, a global non-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
We offer virtual and in-person sessions to provide women with tools and resources needed to succeed in the workplace. YWCA Southeast Wisconsin operates Dress for Success Racine at their Regency Mall location.