Empowerment Workshop
Space is LIMITED! Register by February 29 via the form below or contact the Empowerment team via 515.244.4901 or email to receive a printed copy.
5th – High School students* in Des Moines and surrounding areas are invited to join us for Empowerment Workshop! Empowerment Workshop is free. Lunch is included and transportation is offered to those within 7 miles of the YWRC.
TUESDAY, MARCH 12th: 5th & 6th Grades, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13th: 7th & 8th Grades, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
THURSDAY, MARCH 14th: High Schoolers, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Questions about registration or the workshops? Email the Empowerment Team here.
*Persons who have been socialized and/or identify as female; non-binary and gender fluid folks are welcome.
PDF of the Empowerment Workshop Fliers
Empowerment Workshop Registration Form / Registro del Taller de Empoderamiento
Please complete this registration form to be considered for our Empowerment Workshops.
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