Welcome to THE NEW WDGA!
Empowering Educational Success
Founded in 2006, By Niecy Dennis White; WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GLOBAL ALLIANCE (WDGA) is a global, innovative 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Within our 18-year history, WDGA has found that the youth we serve are dealing with unprecedented levels of challenges: Examples: Depression, Lack of motivation and concentration, Hopelessness, Homelessness, Social Media addiction, Generalized anxiety, Unaccountability attitude, Household dysfunction, Parental disrespect, Anger outbursts, Animosity between peers, Academic problems, Suicide, Pregnancies of young ladies, Increased cases of domestic violence, food insecurity, - and even sex trafficking, drug abuse and exposure to drug business.
At WDGA, we are dedicated to providing innovative educational empowerment that inspire growth and achievement. Our teams located in Pittsburgh, PA (USA) and Kenya works closely with educators, institutions, and organizations to develop tailored strategies that meet each student's unique needs. We believe in fostering a collaborative environment where ideas can flourish and every voice is heard. By leveraging data-driven insights and best practices, WDGA aims to enhance developmental outcomes and create lasting impacts in the educational landscape and future careers of these students. Join us on this journey to transform education and empower the next generation of leaders.
Currently we are in a season of reset. With new beginning blossoming all around us. We are making changes to better serve our community, families and students. Including our new website! So please bear with us during this transition from www.wdgaglobal.org to WDGA.GLOBAL! We'd love for you to join us in this new and exciting journey for WDGA!
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GLOBAL ALLIANCE
WDGA works with a 3-step process:
Step 1– GET ALONG
Step 2 – GET AHEAD
Step 2 – GET AHEAD
Dealing with anger, conflict, personal leadership, and improved relations.
Step 2 – GET AHEAD
Step 2 – GET AHEAD
Step 2 – GET AHEAD
Youth career development, employment, and entrepreneurship.
Step 3 -GET FAMILY
Step 2 – GET AHEAD
Step 3 -GET FAMILY
While equipping the FAMILY household for SUCCESS!
OUR VISION
Is to provide a lifeline opportunity for holistic youth and family engagement to fulfill purpose…as a stronger household creates a stronger youth and a stronger youth creates a stronger household.
OUR MISSION
To empower opportunity youth (ages 14-25) to get along and get ahead, while empowering the family household for success.
OUR PROGRAMS
3Steps2Work
WDGA’s mission, delivered through workforce development as an inspiration to our youth, promotes economic self-sufficiency through peace and employability of opportunity youth. Our 3Steps2Work program consists of 3 parts : (GET ALONG) – STEP 1 equips youth with problem-solving skills to resolve conflict while building better leadership skills and improved relationships. (GET AHEAD) – STEP 2 provides career development, employment, and entrepreneurship. (GET FAMILY) – STEP 3 Stronger family connection and involvement.
Boyz2Mentoring
Our Boyz2Mentoring Program encourages and equips area youth to build healthy relationships, develop passions, contribute to community, and to invest in personal growth. We are looking to revamp and reintroduce Boyz2Mentoring in 2025!
ePal Shared Struggles - Shared Solutions
The ePal Program is part of Workforce Development Global Alliance (WDGA) strategic plan designed to facilitate higher levels of global awareness by connecting urban youth in Homestead, PA to youth in Kenya, Africa who share common struggles and common career goals via a cyber-solution eLearning platform.
OUR PROGRAM DRIVERS
EDUCATE
Youth On The Importance Of Linking The Classroom To The Workroom
EXPOSE
Youth To Career Paths Of Opportunity
EMPOWER
Youth To Become Civic Leaders And Peace Ambassadors
EQUIP
Youth With The Experience Necessary To Be Competitive In Their Career Path
EMPLOY
Youth To Be Self-Sufficient Through A Youth-Based Talent Clearinghouse
Our Global Supporters and Sponsors
