HONORING OUR WOMEN VETERANS
From the founding of our nation, women have protected America's freedom and will continue to do so in ever increasing numbers. In November each year, we take the opportunity to remember, recognize and honor all the women and men who have served our country -- at home and abroad, during time of war and times of peace. Click here to learn more about Wisconsin's women veterans and the resources and advocacy available through the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs.
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 Girls & STEM Mini-Grant Opportunity!
Grant Application Deadlines are Approaching
Apply Now!
Grants for programs serving Wisconsin girls in the areas of
science, technology, engineering, math and the skilled trades.
- Mini-grants of up to $1,000 are available for selected projects that provide a program or activity for girls (PreK-12) focused on science, technology, engineering, math and/or the skilled trades.
- To be eligible, the project must involve a collaboration between different organizations, such as a youth-serving organization or other non-profit, business, and/or educational program/school.
Click here to learn more.
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WGCP Sponsors
WI Department of Public Instruction
WI Assoc. of Independent Colleges & Universities
Alliant Energy
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Wisconsin Women's Council
Click here to meet all the WGCP sponsors!
The mini-grant kickoff conference was held on October 10, 2009 at Northcentral Technical College in Wausau.
click here for Conference Program and Photo Album
 Funded, in part, by the National Science Foundation
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Visit the National Girls Collaborative Project
http://www.psctlt.org/ngcp/greatlakes/index.cfm |
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Issue Alerts from the NACW
National Association of Commissions on Women |
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Watch for new items
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Disclaimer: Issue Alerts are provided for informaon only. The Women's Council is an NACW member. However, the Council does not endorse legislation and has not taken independent action to review these proposals or their impact in Wisconsin. |
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Expanding Your
Business Horizons
A Women's Business Forum |
Watch it online!
"Expanding your Horizon"
Women's Forum Webcast |
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View the Women's Business Forum held October 23, 2008 in Waukesha, WI.
Part 1. Features leading government, non-profit and private sector business experts in Wisconsin on accessing credit in the current market and other key business financial issues. All with a focus on the particular needs and concerns of women business owners.
Part 2. Features Wisconsin state government's Women's Business Ombudsman on Wisconsin's new Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) certification program and application process (starts at approximately timeframe 64.15 on the webinar). Three WBE certified women businesses owners provide their perspective on the WBE application process and how they have utilized their WBE certification to grow their business.
System requirements for viewing the webcast include Internet Explorer (5.5 or higher), Windows Media Player (version 9 or higher preferred) and a broadband internet connection. |
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Sponsored by the Wisconsin Women's Council; Wisconsin Department of Commerce; Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Development Corporation (WWBIC); Wisconsin Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) and Wisconsin Women = Prosperity (WW=P), in partnership with the Waukesha County Chamber of Commerce; Citizens Bank of Mukwonago |
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Health Cares About Violence Against Women
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This year the Women's Council has partnered to increase the awareness of everyone’s role and responsibility to stop family violence. Join us, and our partners, WPS Health Insurance, WI Medical Society, WI Coalition Against Domestic Violence, WI Coalition Against Sexual Assault, and WI Women's Health Foundation to call on businesses and health care providers to establish policies that help identify needs and services for victims of intimate partner violence.
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Pocket Screening Card
Download and print this screening card, give it to your doctor, and let him or her know that screening for violence against women, and families, is both effective and important.
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View the complete Timeline of
Wisconsin Women Political Firsts! |
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The Wisconsin Women's Council works to identify barriers that prevent women in Wisconsin from participating fully and equally in all aspects of life and works closely with public, private and not-for-profit groups to develop long-term solutions to inequities. The Council is Wisconsin's statutory commission on the status of women. Its bi-partisan Board is appointed by the Governor and Legislative Leaders. >>About Us<< |
New features and projects are posted regularly.
Please visit our web site often!
Printed Saturday, November 21, 2009
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