 Representing the workforce of the
21st Century.
In Fiscal Year 2004,
the Women's Bureau will continue to address the needs of working women across
the country.
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The Women's Bureau, through its Strengthening the Family
Initiatives - worker shortage, financial security, and workplace flexibility -
promotes an environment that is responsive to the demands and challenges of the
21st Century workforce. More than ever, it is vital to ensure
opportunities for American women to achieve their potential in the
workplace.
In FY04, the Women's Bureau will be working on the following initiatives
to reach women entrepreneurs and older women workers.
Corporate Mentoring
Corporate Mentoring for Women Business Owners - The goal
of this multi-regional project is to increase the number of women-owned
businesses that implement or expand programs to promote workplace flexibility
for 21st century workers and their families. To facilitate this
process, women-owned businesses will be brought together with corporate mentors
and women business owners, who have already successfully implemented
flexibility initiatives.
Women with Disabilities Entrepreneurship Project - This
two-year multi-regional project is designed to train women with disabilities to
become entrepreneurs. The project, now in its second year, is helping women
with disabilities explore their options, develop a viable business plan, and
secure funding to open their businesses. The project will reach 40 disabled
women in 4 regions.
Employer-Driven Older Women Worker Program - This project
developed when an employer, CVS, approached the Women's Bureau about their need
for reliable employees. Collaboration among Shinae Chun, WB Director, several
CVS officials, Regional Administrators (RA's) Beverly Lyle and Nancy Chen, the
Dallas SER-Jobs for Progress and in Chicago, the Chinese American Service
League led to a program that targets mainly Hispanic and Asian immigrant women.
Upon graduation from training in life and basic computer skills, participants
would be eligible to apply for career ladder positions with CVS.
The Women's Bureau is pleased to offer these initiatives in fiscal year
2004.
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For More Information About WB, Contact:
U.S.
Department of Labor
Women's Bureau
200 Constitution Avenue, NW - Room
S-3002
Washington, DC 20210
Telephone 1-800-827-5335 or (202)
693-6710
Fax (202) 693-6725
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