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Who we are:
Business and Professional Women (BPW) has a mission to promote full participation, equity, and economic self-sufficiency
for working women. BPW has been a leader in passing much of the landmark civil and women's rights legislation of the
20th century. BPW/Raleigh, one of the oldest local BPW organizations in the United States was founded in 1919.
We work to obtain personal, professional and political growth for working women. We are proud to count among our
members working women in all positions including business owners, corporate executives, professionals, and elected
officials.
Why join BPW/Raleigh:
- Personal and professional development
- Personal relationship growth
- Discount dinner meetings, events, advertising, and business listings
- Networking opportunities
- Community involvement
- Political awareness
- Mentoring opportunities
- State conferences
- North Carolina Business Woman magazine
- Education Foundation Scholarship house
What the national organization does:
BPW Foundation works to improve programming and resources for working women and employers seeking to create equitable
workplaces. Through groundbreaking research and playing a unique role as a neutral convener of employers and employees,
BPW Foundation strives to redefine today's workplace - leading the way to develop and advocate for policies and programs
that 'work' for women and for business. BPW Foundation supports workforce development programs and workplace policies
that recognize the diverse needs of working women, communities and businesses. Examples of ongoing BPW Foundation work include:
- Successful Workplaces Digest, a publication showcasing policies and best practices of companies that are improving the
workplace. The Digest also highlights BPW Foundation's role as the bridge between working women and employers to
establish and sustain work environments that quite simply 'work' for women and families.
- Women Joining Forces: Closing Ranks, Opening Doors®, a program that provides resources and research to women
veterans transitioning from the military into their civilian lives. The focus has been educating veterans and employers
on the support necessary for a successful re-entry into the workforce. This unique research shines light on issues that
are impacting all working women including pay equity, benefits such as paid sick leave and healthcare as well as career
training and continuing education.
- The Young Careerist research project, an examination of the needs and challenges of Generations X and Y in today's
multi-generational workplace. This primary research gives voice to a distinct group of working women who are vital to
developing a diverse and skilled workforce. This project dovetails with Women Joining Forces program research.
- Women in non-traditional careers, an issue that BPW Foundation has historically studied. Research and program
development will continue to ensure that women are represented and have access to careers in non-traditional industries.
- Career Transition Resources, an integrated focus area that addresses the three types of transition that women
typically face: life-cycle induced, career-focused and market or workplace-induced. Resources include BPW Career Center
which highlights the policies of women and veteran friendly employers, as well as financial assistance for professional
development, training and education.
- Advocacy for workingwomen and families, a cornerstone for the work of BPW Foundation that informs and guides BPW
Foundation's research and programming and vice versa. BPW Foundation mobilizes their grassroots network in support of
policies that promote successful workplaces for women and employers.
BPW Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) research and education organization.
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