Women Employed is calling on Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker to make working women a priority as he sets his policy agenda. Read our legislative agenda »
Women Employed is thrilled to welcome Cherita Ellens as our new CEO. Cherita is a proven non-profit leader with a broad depth of experience.
Debt, a lack of supports, balancing school with work and family—all of these can stand in the way.
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RT @CheritaEllens: Thank you @mariapinto and all the women that came out to meet me and shop to support the work and mission of… https://t.co/iIT58hoUSe
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RT @ajoycollins: Salary Negotiation Tip: Keep a list of things you’ve done well, ask for feedback, and highlight those refined stren… https://t.co/UHKfKoL1BW
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Having a great time tonight showing love to our donors & merging fashion & fundraising! Thanks to @mariapinto for h… https://t.co/lZmF6q3sn1
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RT @melissajosephs: Proud to be here as @GovPritzker acknowledges Women's History Month by noting our work @WomenEmployed & honoring th… https://t.co/ZFBmr0acbT
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