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Behind the Lens: A Night of Women-Directed Short Films and Conversation
Via Livestream , United StatesJoin the Women Employed Advocacy Council and Cinema/Chicago associate board as we close out Women’s History Month 2021 with an evening celebrating women in film to advance the missions of both organizations. Proceeds will benefit access to cinema for Chicagoans and CPS students, as well as advancing opportunity and economic security for working women. Attendees […]
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Girls Summit, Secure Your Future Mini-Summit
Via Livestream , United StatesAmid an ongoing global pandemic, an uncertain economic future, and our nation’s most heightened racial awareness since the civil rights movement, young womxn are refusing to stay silent. From planning peaceful protests to organizing community food drives to taking on additional burdens to support their families, they continue to push the status quo. And the […]
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Girls Summit, Secure Your Future Mini-Summit
Via Livestream , United StatesAmid an ongoing global pandemic, an uncertain economic future, and our nation’s most heightened racial awareness since the civil rights movement, young womxn are refusing to stay silent. From planning peaceful protests to organizing community food drives to taking on additional burdens to support their families, they continue to push the status quo. And the […]
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Girls Summit, Secure Your Future Mini-Summit
Via Livestream , United StatesAmid an ongoing global pandemic, an uncertain economic future, and our nation’s most heightened racial awareness since the civil rights movement, young womxn are refusing to stay silent. From planning peaceful protests to organizing community food drives to taking on additional burdens to support their families, they continue to push the status quo. And the […]
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Girls Summit, Secure Your Future Mini-Summit
Via Livestream , United StatesAmid an ongoing global pandemic, an uncertain economic future, and our nation’s most heightened racial awareness since the civil rights movement, young womxn are refusing to stay silent. From planning peaceful protests to organizing community food drives to taking on additional burdens to support their families, they continue to push the status quo. And the […]
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Advancing Your Career …..Its Your Time to Shine
Via Livestream , United StatesJoin the National Coalition of Black Women Chicago Metropolitan Chapter for this engaging discussion on pay equity featuring our President and CEO, Cherita Ellens and Certified Career Developmental Strategist, Nickquolette Barrett. The event will be live-streamed via Facebook. Register here.
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Advancing Your Career …..Its Your Time to Shine
Via Livestream , United StatesJoin the National Coalition of Black Women Chicago Metropolitan Chapter for this engaging discussion on pay equity featuring our President and CEO, Cherita Ellens and Certified Career Developmental Strategist, Nickquolette Barrett. The event will be live-streamed via Facebook. Register here.
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Advancing Your Career …..Its Your Time to Shine
Via Livestream , United StatesJoin the National Coalition of Black Women Chicago Metropolitan Chapter for this engaging discussion on pay equity featuring our President and CEO, Cherita Ellens and Certified Career Developmental Strategist, Nickquolette Barrett. The event will be live-streamed via Facebook. Register here.
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Advancing Your Career …..Its Your Time to Shine
Via Livestream , United StatesJoin the National Coalition of Black Women Chicago Metropolitan Chapter for this engaging discussion on pay equity featuring our President and CEO, Cherita Ellens and Certified Career Developmental Strategist, Nickquolette Barrett. The event will be live-streamed via Facebook. Register here.
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Career Foundations Digital Curriculum Session
Via Livestream , United StatesWomen Employed recently digitized the Career Foundations curriculum to meet the needs of organizations that are engaging students remotely. The curriculum now features built-in flexibility to support different types of classrooms: in-person, hybrid, or remote education. Whether your organization provides workforce or adult education services, the range of career pathways exploration and goal-setting activities that […]
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Career Foundations Digital Curriculum Session
Via Livestream , United StatesWomen Employed recently digitized the Career Foundations curriculum to meet the needs of organizations that are engaging students remotely. The curriculum now features built-in flexibility to support different types of classrooms: in-person, hybrid, or remote education. Whether your organization provides workforce or adult education services, the range of career pathways exploration and goal-setting activities that […]
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Career Foundations Digital Curriculum Session
Via Livestream , United StatesWomen Employed recently digitized the Career Foundations curriculum to meet the needs of organizations that are engaging students remotely. The curriculum now features built-in flexibility to support different types of classrooms: in-person, hybrid, or remote education. Whether your organization provides workforce or adult education services, the range of career pathways exploration and goal-setting activities that […]
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Career Foundations Digital Curriculum Session
Via Livestream , United StatesWomen Employed recently digitized the Career Foundations curriculum to meet the needs of organizations that are engaging students remotely. The curriculum now features built-in flexibility to support different types of classrooms: in-person, hybrid, or remote education. Whether your organization provides workforce or adult education services, the range of career pathways exploration and goal-setting activities that […]
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The Working Lunch
Via Livestream , United StatesMark your calendar for one of Chicago’s premiere spring events, where we’ll showcase how Women Employed plans to make the next four years count! We’ll also honor and celebrate leaders who have dedicated their lives to championing economic equity and are unwavering in their commitment to ensuring fundamental and systemic change at all levels. Program: […]
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The Working Lunch
Via Livestream , United StatesMark your calendar for one of Chicago’s premiere spring events, where we’ll showcase how Women Employed plans to make the next four years count! We’ll also honor and celebrate leaders who have dedicated their lives to championing economic equity and are unwavering in their commitment to ensuring fundamental and systemic change at all levels. Program: […]
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The Working Lunch
Via Livestream , United StatesMark your calendar for one of Chicago’s premiere spring events, where we’ll showcase how Women Employed plans to make the next four years count! We’ll also honor and celebrate leaders who have dedicated their lives to championing economic equity and are unwavering in their commitment to ensuring fundamental and systemic change at all levels. Program: […]
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The Working Lunch
Via Livestream , United StatesMark your calendar for one of Chicago’s premiere spring events, where we’ll showcase how Women Employed plans to make the next four years count! We’ll also honor and celebrate leaders who have dedicated their lives to championing economic equity and are unwavering in their commitment to ensuring fundamental and systemic change at all levels. Program: […]
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Chicago Women in Philanthropy 40th Anniversary
Via Livestream , United StatesJoin your colleagues in the social sector as the Chicago Women in Philanthropy celebrates their 40th Anniversary. CWIP will kick-off the virtual celebration with a commemoration of 40 years of advancing equity, inclusion and connection for women & girls. They'll honor Keynote Speaker & Making a Difference honoree, Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health. And […]
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Chicago Women in Philanthropy 40th Anniversary
Via Livestream , United StatesJoin your colleagues in the social sector as the Chicago Women in Philanthropy celebrates their 40th Anniversary. CWIP will kick-off the virtual celebration with a commemoration of 40 years of advancing equity, inclusion and connection for women & girls. They'll honor Keynote Speaker & Making a Difference honoree, Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health. And […]
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Chicago Women in Philanthropy 40th Anniversary
Via Livestream , United StatesJoin your colleagues in the social sector as the Chicago Women in Philanthropy celebrates their 40th Anniversary. CWIP will kick-off the virtual celebration with a commemoration of 40 years of advancing equity, inclusion and connection for women & girls. They'll honor Keynote Speaker & Making a Difference honoree, Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health. And […]
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Chicago Jobs Council 40th Anniversary Event
Via Livestream , United StatesFor 40 years, the Chicago Jobs Council has worked to help people move out of poverty using on-the-ground expertise, advocacy, and capacity-building. Tune in to their 40th anniversary celebration and a panel discussion featuring WE’s President & CEO, Cherita Ellens! Get Tickets Today!
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Chicago Jobs Council 40th Anniversary Event
Via Livestream , United StatesFor 40 years, the Chicago Jobs Council has worked to help people move out of poverty using on-the-ground expertise, advocacy, and capacity-building. Tune in to their 40th anniversary celebration and a panel discussion featuring WE’s President & CEO, Cherita Ellens! Get Tickets Today!
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Chicago Jobs Council 40th Anniversary Event
Via Livestream , United StatesFor 40 years, the Chicago Jobs Council has worked to help people move out of poverty using on-the-ground expertise, advocacy, and capacity-building. Tune in to their 40th anniversary celebration and a panel discussion featuring WE’s President & CEO, Cherita Ellens! Get Tickets Today!
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API Women’s Leadership Conference
Via Livestream , United StatesAPI women face a double-paned glass ceiling when it comes to career advancement. To help address these issues, the Society for Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) Pro is hosting a one-day virtual leadership conference for API women scientists and engineers, featuring WE’s Policy Analyst, Corinne Kodama, as a featured speaker! Register today!
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API Women’s Leadership Conference
Via Livestream , United StatesAPI women face a double-paned glass ceiling when it comes to career advancement. To help address these issues, the Society for Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) Pro is hosting a one-day virtual leadership conference for API women scientists and engineers, featuring WE’s Policy Analyst, Corinne Kodama, as a featured speaker! Register today!
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API Women’s Leadership Conference
Via Livestream , United StatesAPI women face a double-paned glass ceiling when it comes to career advancement. To help address these issues, the Society for Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) Pro is hosting a one-day virtual leadership conference for API women scientists and engineers, featuring WE’s Policy Analyst, Corinne Kodama, as a featured speaker! Register today!
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Advocacy Council Virtual Summer Social
Via Livestream , United StatesWomen Employed’s Advocacy Council is an informed group of volunteers who organize and advocate to advance WE’s goals of expanding educational and employment opportunities for working women. The Advocacy Council plays a monumental role in making our biggest annual fundraiser, The Working Lunch, a successful event. This meeting will be an opportunity to celebrate council […]
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Adult College Success Council Meeting
Via Livestream , United StatesJoin us for a moderated panel discussion with members of Women Employed’s Summer Leadership Program, generously sponsored by The Pattis Family Foundation. The interns will share their experiences and perspectives as current and recent college students. To receive a Zoom link for the June 23rd meeting, please register here. The Summer Leadership Program provides a […]
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Adult College Success Council Meeting
Via Livestream , United StatesJoin us for a moderated panel discussion with members of Women Employed’s Summer Leadership Program, generously sponsored by The Pattis Family Foundation. The interns will share their experiences and perspectives as current and recent college students. To receive a Zoom link for the June 23rd meeting, please register here. The Summer Leadership Program provides a […]
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Advocacy Council Virtual Summer Social
Via Livestream , United StatesWomen Employed’s Advocacy Council is an informed group of volunteers who organize and advocate to advance WE’s goals of expanding educational and employment opportunities for working women. The Advocacy Council plays a monumental role in making our biggest annual fundraiser, The Working Lunch, a successful event. This meeting will be an opportunity to celebrate council […]
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Loud Bodies Dance
City Farm Chicago 550 West Division Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesLOUD BODIES Dance presents LOUD Voices, a 3-day performance series highlighting a different Chicagoland choreographer, social issue, and organization each day. The theme for the event is “Inequality in the Workplace” and will construct a space that is informative as well as active. The aim is to ensure women, non-binary, and femme people know their […]
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Closing the Gap: an Equity Agenda for Black College Students in Illinois
Via Livestream , United StatesPlease join Cherita Ellens, Women Employed's President and CEO in conversation with Chicago State University President, Zaldwaynaka (Z) Scott, Esq. to learn about the recently released “Equity Working Group for Black Student Access and Success in Illinois Higher Education” Action Plan. You'll hear about the group of multi-sector stakeholders, including Women Employed, who came together […]
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Building an Economy That Works for Everyone—Fifth Third Bank debrief discussion of the Road to Recovery event
Via Livestream , United StatesPlease join Jessica Andujar Redman, SVP Commercial Banking at Fifth Third Bank, in conversation with Sharmili Majmudar, EVP of Policy and Organizational Impact at Women Employed, and Susan Gallagher, President & CEO of BPI Group. The debrief discussion will build on the June 22nd Road to Recovery virtual gala series event, hosted by the Shriver […]
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Ensuring an Equitable Recovery for Black Women
Via Livestream , United StatesAugust 3rd marks Black Women's Equal Pay Day, in recognition of the fact that Black women make just 63 cents for every dollar white men are paid. On that day, Women Employed's CEO Cherita Ellens will engage with White House Correspondent, Political Analyst, and Author April Ryan for an important and timely conversation about what […]
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145 Days: The Intersections of Economic Insecurity, Violence, & Race
Via Livestream , United StatesJoin Futures Without Violence as we host a panel discussion on the intersections of the existing wage gap & economic instability, black survivorhood and wellness. Through this conversation, we will explore ways in which workplaces can create healthier, more supportive workplaces for Black survivors - while addressing the varied, multi-faceted impacts that economic insecurity has […]
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The Pursuit of Equity: Making a Way for Women in the Workplace
Via Livestream , United StatesAugust is a notable month for reflecting on the pursuit of equality for women. On August 3rd, we recognized Black Women’s Equal Pay Day—that is, the approximate day Black women must work into 2021 to make what white non-Hispanic men made at the close of 2020. This wage gap reflects the fact that Black women […]
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International Equal Pay Day: a LinkedIn LIVE Conversation with Jennifer Brown and Cherita Ellens
Via Livestream , United StatesJoin Jennifer Brown of Jennifer Brown Consulting and Cherita Ellens, President and CEO of Women Employed, for a LinkedIn LIVE on September 17th at 1:00 p.m. CT / 2:00 p.m. ET for a discussion about the history of International Equal Pay Day, the persistent challenges women encounter in the workplace, and ways we can get […]
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Shaping the Future of Work: A Conversation about Women and the Workplace Post-COVID
Via Livestream , United StatesOn Wednesday, October 13th, WE's President and CEO Cherita Ellens will be a panelist for a PBS national online broadcast event. “Shaping the Future of Work: A Conversation about Women and the Workplace Post-COVID” is part of a series of conversations based on the three-part documentary “Future of Work” that aired on PBS last month. […]
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Non-Negotiable: Pay Equity for Women
Via Livestream , United StatesAll women experience a pay gap, but Latinas face one of the widest pay disparities of any group of women—earning on average just 55 cents for every dollar a white man earns. At the current rate of progress, Latinas will not see equal pay until 2197—nearly 200 years from now! On October 21st, join the […]
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Federal Reserve Gender and the Economy Conference
Via Livestream , United StatesThis symposium for researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners will explore how gender and opportunity influence economic and financial outcomes over an individual's lifetime – from formative years and early career into establishing households and through retirement. Special emphasis will be placed on evidence-based strategies that remove the barriers to and achieve the benefits of a […]
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SHEcovery: Get Women Back to Work
Via Livestream , United StatesWomen continue to be impacted by the ongoing pandemic, especially Women of Color. What can we do to support them and their families as they contemplate returning to the workforce? Join us, and leaders working across sectors, for a virtual discussion exploring how to address the impact COVID-19 has had on women in the workforce, […]
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Advancing Equity for African American Women in the Workforce
Via Livestream , United StatesYou are invited to attend a community briefing on, Advancing Equity for African American Women in the Workforce. This is an opportunity to hear directly from senior leaders from across U.S. Department of Labor and other key agencies including the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Small Business Administration, and the Chicago Federal Executive Board. We will […]
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How History Needs to Play a Role in Creating Thriving Workplaces
Salesforce.org (non-profit arm of SF) hosts a bi-monthly Equity in Action series to educate consulting and product partner companies on advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in communities through their roles as employers and community leaders by building a workplace culture that is aware of the needs to their employees. In the latest episode of #EquityInAction, […]
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The Working Lunch-Hybrid Edition
For the first time in three years, The Working Lunch, will be back in person at Chicago’s Cultural Center! Tuesday, May 17, 2022 Reception (in person): 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Program (virtual + in person): 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. The Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St, Chicago We look forward to coming together to celebrate our accomplishments and showcase how […]
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Advocacy Council Meeting
RSVP for Virtual Log-In DetailsThe Advocacy Council is WE’s volunteer group that meets to mobilize, advocate, inform, and “friendraise” and fundraise to advance the movement for women’s economic equality. RSVP required to Amanda Sousa at asousa@womenemployed.org for the virtual meeting details. At this meeting, the group will hear from members of the WE's Pattis Family Foundation Summer Leadership Program about […]
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Creating a more equitable recovery: Addressing the economic barriers COVID-19 exacerbated for women in Chicago
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed pain points in our economy and safety net systems (or lack thereof). We can no longer look away, avoid nuanced discussions, or fail to acknowledge the deeply rooted racial and gender disparities that exist in the labor market. Inspired by the advocacy of the Mayor's Women's Advisory Council, a collaborative team […]
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Silenced No More
Women Employed 1 E. Wacker Place 20th FL, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin Women Employed for a conversation with leaders and advocates about how the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act―first introduced by Congresswoman Bustos― restores power to survivors of sexual assault and sexual harassment, and how this law provides survivors the opportunity to seek justice and public accountability in the light of […]
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Advocacy Council Meeting
As long as it's safe, all meetings will be Hybrid: WE's Office at 1 E. Wacker Drive and Zoom. Register today and we'll follow up with meeting details for in-person or virtual.The Advocacy Council is WE’s volunteer group that meets to mobilize, advocate, inform, and “friendraise” and fundraise to advance the movement for women’s economic equality. RSVP is required. Register today and let us know if you’ll participate in-person or virtually to ensure we get enough snacks! We’ll follow up with instructions for attending at WE’s […]
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Pitch Like a Mom – North Lawndale Edition
Building Brighter Futures Center for the Arts 1512 S. Pulaski, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Hustle Mommies is about to turn 10 years old and what better way to celebrate it than to give Hustle Mommies the bag? Hustle Mommies is hosting their first ever pitch competition PITCH LIKE A MOM where FIVE MOMPRENUERS FROM NORTH LAWNDALE will be competing for up to $50,000 for their businesses! HUSTLE MOMMIES […]
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100 Shades of Mompreneurs Soiree
Haven Entertainment Center 932 East 43rd Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesWE are thrilled to partner up again with the Hustle Mommies Nonprofit to celebrate their 10 year anniversary this month as they honor 100 Black MOMprenuers. Our own Cherita Ellens, President and CEO, is one of two keynote speakers. This special soirée will be hosted by Jenny LeFlore from Mama Fresh Chi, and powered by […]
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