Tag: STEM
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Bill to Increase Student Diversity in STEM Through Grant Program
Senator Kamala Harris introduced a new bill titled the 21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act, which aims to help underrepresented communities gain access to educational materials, mentorships and work experience in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.
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5 Nonprofits Tackling Poverty and Other Women’s Issues
From neighborhood associations that meet a few times a year to large foundations with millions in assets, there are numerous nonprofit organizations in the United States that are working tirelessly to help others and address important societal issues. According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, there are 1.5 million tax-exempt organizations include public charities,…
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Addressing the Concerns of American Families
Since founding the Women2Women Conversations Tour in 2014, I have joined six of Main Street’s Congresswomen and many state officials across the country to speak with local women business owners and community leaders who are a seeking a greater voice and role in their government. I wanted the tour to give female members of Congress…
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Moving the Needle in the Right Direction for Women Tech
STEMconnector® has more than 170 members and has organized to push skills to more than 5 million open jobs. Million Women Mentors (MWM) was established to increase career opportunities for girls and women and has gained nearly 2 million pledges for mentor relationships. The movement has to change the career options for women and girls…
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NAWRB Signs MOU with Million Women Mentors at the 2017 4th Annual NAWRB Nexus Conference
July 18, 2017 – NAWRB is proud to announce that we have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Million Women Mentors (MWM). The signing took place in Costa Mesa, CA during the Power Lunch: Women’s Trade Associations, Collaboration for the Futureat the 2017 4th Annual NAWRB Nexus Conference. “Our MOU partners are valuable contributors to and supporters…