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Department of Labor Picks Career Coach
Career Coach has been chosen as one of the top ten career exploration tools. It is now featured on the Department of Labor's Career One Stop website.  >> Try Career Coach

Save the Date: The Working Lunch
Mark your calendars for May 4, 2010, when over 1,000 business, education, political, and civic leaders will join us in support of the economic advancement of women. >> Learn more

Swine Flu, But No Paid Sick Days?
This flu season, the need for paid sick days is greater than ever in order to help curb the spread of the H1N1 virus. >> Find out what Women Employed is doing. >> Read The Chicago Tribune's recent article on sick days, and WE's response. >> Take action

WE Releases New Policy Brief
Building Illinois’ Workforce of the Future outlines challenges that adult students face completing college, and recommends actions that colleges, state officials, and policymakers can take to help students succeed. >> Learn more >> Read the policy brief

Making Change Makes Its Debut
Want to make a big difference in the lives of women? Then join Making Change, WE's new monthly giving program. With a manageable monthly gift, you can have a huge impact! >> Join Making Change

Women Employed Featured on The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
The national public affairs program features our work to build awareness about the problem of low-wage work and win changes in public policies and corporate practices. >> Watch the segment.


WE Works to Ensure Green Jobs for Women
Women Employed is partnering with major Illinois green jobs initiatives to ensure that women have access to this promising emerging industry.  Read the white paper by WE partner Chicagoland GreenCollar Jobs Initiative and learn about green workforce strategies.

Join Student Advocates for Success
Are you an adult student balancing work and family? Do you need more financial aid or other student supports? Take action today to ensure access to a quality education for low-income adults.

Mobilizing Women Leaders 
Working Women for Change is a Women Employed initiative that brings together women in business and civic leadership to address the problems facing women earning low wages. >>Get the facts.


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