Women are a major factor in our country's economic picture with opportunities and challenges unparalleled in our country's history. In order to further their careers or to break into a new business venture, they need to improve and enhance their existing skills.
By providing various career professionals to mentor and teach, women in the community can come together to learn and to network with others.
Program Profile
Initiated in October of 2005, the Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE) program focuses on leadership, networking, and education for women in the workplace or those who would like to enter the world of business. Through monthly luncheons women have the opportunity to explore various issues and topics that are pertinent in a business environment.
Various career women from throughout the community lend their professional knowledge and expertise plus provide a time for networking. Personal and professional growth is the goal of each luncheon session.
Typical subjects include, but are not limited to:
- Stress Management
- Leadership Styles
- Career Building
- Negotiation Styles
- Managing Your Emotions
- Communication Development
- Continuing Education
- Personal Improvement
- Financial Literacy & Asset Development
Come join the fun and fellowship as we learn together how to enhance our careers and our personal lives in an ever-changing world.
2007 Topics
Dollar and Sense: She’s on the Money (May 2)
Money management for women
Interviewing Ingenuity (June 6)
Successful interviewing techniques
Career Building (August 1)
Strategies to build your portfolio and market yourself
Living Simply (September 5)
Tips to improve health and wellness in an overworked world
Let’s Make a Deal (October 3)
Why negotiation is a dirty word for
Overstretched, Overbooked, about to Snap! (November 7)
Managing your Emotions
Continuing Education (December 5)
Resources to stay up-to-date in a growing world
Meetings are held in the Alliance for Women & Children auditorium, located at 1350 N 10th St. The WEE luncheons begin at noon, program begins at 12:15 PM and the entire event ends by 1:00 PM, giving participants plenty of time to return to work. Reservations are encouraged.
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