Article By EEW Magazine Business Editors // Entrepreneurship // Training

The YWCA— in partnership with McDonald’s— will be helping black women entrepreneurs soar even higher.

Through the massive food chain’s “Black & Positively Golden” movement, YWCA is expanding its Women's Empowerment 360 (WE 360°) program, to make it easier for minority women to overcome barriers to starting, growing and sustaining businesses.

The empowering program exposes black women to the free educational curriculum needed to succeed in their entrepreneurial endeavors and will be offered in 14 markets, including: Birmingham, Charleston, Chicago, Delaware, Greensboro, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Milwaukee, Nashville, Rockford, St. Louis, Washington, D.C., and Wilmington.

Classes are open to women of all socio-economic backgrounds. Those interested can visit ywca.org/McDWE360 today to register.

"We are excited that McDonald's has chosen to extend its partnership with us as the WE 3600 program moves into its second year," said Alejandra Y. Castillo, CEO. "Our mission is to eliminate racism and empower women.  We envision a world of opportunity for women. At YWCA, we know that having the proper tools and support to succeed in business is vital for women seeking economic security."

McDonald's Black & Positively Golden shines a brilliant light on Black excellence through empowerment, entrepreneurship and education. It highlights all things positive and focuses on stories of truth and power. Also, the program is providing scholarships to foster educational empowerment among HBCU students through its partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund.