Education Matters 26: Empowering Women for the Workforce
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Women in North Carolina face many challenges in the areas of economic security, poverty, health, well-being, employment, earnings and political participation. The Women's Resource Center works to improve lives and empower women through workforce development, advocacy, enrichment programs and community partnerships. They serve wormen and families in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba. Special Co-host: Wanda Horvath, Counselor for Students with Disabilities and Special Programs at CVCC. Special Guest: Cindy Rose, Executive Director at the Women's Resource Center [email protected] 828.322.6333 Dr. Jane Everson, Director of Training & Development for ACAP Community; Retired University Professor / Administrator and former member, WRC Board of Directors [email protected] 828.238.5460 Website & Resources Women 2 Work New Choices for displaced Homemakers NC Council for Women – Status fo Women in NC Report Adult Children of Aging Parents
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