2020 Annual Report
The working people now considered essential have been at the heart of Women Employed’s mission since 1973. And our work this year to advance equity for all has also been […]
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2019 Annual Report
Victory. At Women Employed, when we celebrate a victory, it means more women are safe and respected at work. More people have access to the training and education they need to […]
Women in School: The Wage Gap Is a Matter of Life or Debt for Women
The Story of a Dreamer
Women in School: Plans and Pathways — Why They Work
Transition Services Self-Assessment Toolkit
A toolkit to help bridge programs assess current provision of key transition services and plan for improvements.
Strategies for Success in Career Development (Full Curriculum)
This guide gives colleges, community organizations, and workforce agencies helpful tools to guide adult learners or first-time college students at different levels of experience and education through in-depth career exploration […]
Progress, Pathways, and Possibilities: How a Shared Vision Put a System to Work
This piece takes the reader through the different parts of our work to establish and expand career pathways in Chicago and Illinois, beginning with Shifting Gears in the early 2000s […]
Good for Students, Good for Colleges: Investing in Bridge Programs as a Strategy for Success
Community colleges are at a crossroads. Pressure is mounting to increase enrollment and improve retention. At the same time, there are millions of adults who would benefit from a college […]
Good for Students, Good for Colleges: Bridge Programs Investments and Returns Worksheet
This worksheet is a companion to the policy brief, Good for Students, Good for Colleges: Investing in Bridge Programs as a Strategy for Success to allow colleges to calculate their […]
Building Bridges to College and Careers for Illinois Adults
This policy brief gives a brief overview and description of bridge programs, which provide a path into education and training for adults with low literacy and math skills.
Bridging the Gap
What is a bridge program? This fact sheet explains what bridge programs are, and how Women Employed is leading the effort to implement bridge programs in Illinois and nationwide, giving […]
Bridges to Careers for Low-Skilled Adults (Full Guide)
This 125-page guide provides concrete guidance on how to develop and implement “bridge programs,” which help adult students improve their basic skills and succeed in college. The guide contains information […]
Breaking with Tradition: Investing in Bridge Programs as a Strategy for Success
Community colleges are facing pressure to increase retention and completion rates. Enrollments and funding are declining. This fact sheet shows how bridge programs can be a strategy for success for […]
2017 Annual Report
Moving Forward, Together. In a tumultuous year for our country, we have forged ahead to ensure all women can access fair workplaces, quality jobs, and education and training leading to […]
2016 Annual Report
This is How Change Happens. It’s never a straight line. Advocacy campaigns are long battles with many twists and turns. New discoveries, barriers, and tactics emerge. Over four decades, Women […]