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Las Vegas Sands Donates $100,000 to Dress for Success Southern Nevada

Las Vegas Sands Donates $100,000 to Dress for Success Southern Nevada
09/28/2023 | Companies
Las Vegas Sands has pledged to donate $100,000 through its Sands Cares program to Dress for Success ® (DFS) Southern Nevada. This donation will go towards supporting the organization’s main program and its free workforce development services for unemployed and underemployed women. Additionally, the...
Career Center, computer lab, development tools, DFS Southern Nevada, Dress for Success, economic independence, EmpowHER, Las Vegas Sands, nonprofit employment resource, philanth, professional attire, renovation, Sands Cares, support network, underemployment, unemployment, women, workforce development

Career opportunities for women at Cisco

Career opportunities for women at Cisco
04/21/2023 | Companies
Bennett College was founded in the basement of St. Matthews Methodist Episcopal Church in Greensboro, North Carolina in 1873. They are one of only two all-women Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the United States, and their mission is to prepare "women of colour to lead with...
arts education, Bennett College, Cisco, HBCU, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, inequity, modernization, Social Justice Action, STEM education, technology, United States, US, women, women of colour

Generation Change launches digital campaign focusing on Women History Month

Generation Change launches digital campaign focusing on Women History Month
04/17/2023 | Companies
Generation Change (GenChange) is a Paramount initiative inspired by and led by the audience that aims to elevate and empower young people who are driving change around the world. Generation Change develops tailored programming in collaboration with our brands and markets, led by young change agents...
communities, digital campaign, EmbraceEquity, empower, GenChange, gender equality, Generation Change, societal pressures, society, womanhood, women, Women's History Month, youth

Suncor supports lactation room for nursing mothers

Suncor supports lactation room for nursing mothers
04/11/2023 | Companies
Jennifer Burke, a Mine Operations Manager who provided feedback on the lactation space before taking maternity leave herself, sees Millennium Mine's new addition as a positive sign that anyone is welcome to work anywhere at Suncor. “To me the lactation room signifies that no matter what your...
breastfeeding moms, hygienic facility, Jennifer Burke, lactation room, lactation space, maternity leave, Millenniums, Mine, nursing mothers, Operations Manager, parental leave, private, Suncor, women, workplace

A house built on promise, hope and legacy of women: Habitat for Humanity

A house built on promise, hope and legacy of women: Habitat for Humanity
03/27/2023 | Citizenship
Thanks to Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity, Aflac, and other community organizations, West Columbia, South Carolina will see the first new house built on Monticello Street in nearly 60 years. It's more than a house for Jazenia, the new homeowner. It's a house built on hope, promise, and...
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Cisco embraces equitable Inclusive Future for All

Cisco embraces equitable Inclusive Future for All
03/27/2023 | Companies
The 8th of March is International Women's Day (IWD), which began in 1911 and continues to this day in "celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women." This year's theme is "embrace equity," which emphasises the distinction between equity and equality. “Equality...
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A discussion of the women in the Tapestry space

A discussion of the women in the Tapestry space
03/27/2023 | Citizenship
In honour of International Women's Day, Annette Hater, Yang Lu, and Xinquan (Lexie) Ye, three of our IT leaders, sat down with Built In to discuss what a workplace that empowers women looks like, what it means to be a leader, and why the Tapestry tech landscape is so unique. To know more about...
Annette Hater, empower, industry, International Women's Day, IT leaders, professional experiences, Tapestry, Tapestry culture, women, workplace, Xinquan Ye, Yang Lu

Whole Planet Foundation members donate $25,000 to microentrepreneurs

Whole Planet Foundation members donate $25,000 to microentrepreneurs
03/21/2023 | Companies
Whole Foods Market suppliers are providing economic opportunities to microentrepreneurs, primarily women. These generous brands provide microloans to low-income entrepreneurs so they can start or expand a small, often home-based business. An entrepreneur can purchase essential needs for their...
economic achievements, economic opportunities, entrepreneurs, home based business, microentrepreneurs, microloans, poverty alleviation, Whole Foods Market, women, Women's History Month

Women owned micro businesses jumped during pandemic

Women owned micro businesses jumped during pandemic
03/21/2023 | Companies
According to new GoDaddy data, the proportion of British microbusinesses owned by women has increased during the cost-of-living crisis and since the outbreak of the pandemic. According to research conducted among microbusiness owners, the gender split is 38% female, 60% male, and 2% non-binary....
Britain, British, cost of living, female founders, GoDaddy, International Women’s Day, microbusinesses, pandemic, women

Bacardi celebrates Women History month, highlights women founders

Bacardi celebrates Women History month, highlights women founders
03/13/2023 | Companies
In honor of Women's History Month, we're highlighting three Bacardi female founders who paved the way for women to thrive in an industry traditionally dominated by men. Learn about the fearless women who empowered their families and communities while paving the way for their spirits brands to...
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Woman enterprises growing faster compared to men: US Census Bureau

Woman enterprises growing faster compared to men: US Census Bureau
03/13/2023 | Companies
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of women who own small businesses is growing, with 1.24 million employer businesses (those with employees) in the country. And women are eager for financial education: investing is the second most popular topic among Principalfemale's customers....
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Bacardi promotes Stephanie Macleod to Director of Blending, Scotch Whisky

Bacardi promotes Stephanie Macleod to Director of Blending, Scotch Whisky
03/12/2023 | Companies
Stephanie Macleod, Master Blender for Bacardi's portfolio of Scotch whiskies, has been promoted to a newly created role as Director of Blending, Scotch Whisky, recognizing her talent and 25 years of experience in crafting Scotch whisky. Stephanie became DEWAR'S first female Master Blender in 2006,...
Bacardi, consistent quality, crafting Scotch whisky, DEWAR, Director of Blending, first female Master Blender, flavour, leadership, Master Blender, maturation secrets, opportunities, Scotch whiskies, Scotland, Sensory Analyst, Stephanie Macleod, talent, University of Strathclyde, whisky industry, women

Women are increasingly gaining recognition in gymnastics

Women are increasingly gaining recognition in gymnastics
03/02/2023 | Companies
While the Olympic Games have become more gender equal, with women accounting for 48% of athletes in Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 expected to achieve full equality, the number of elite female coaches remains remarkably low. The IOC is highlighting female coaches who have broken down barriers and are...
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Franklin Templeton Employees participates in supporting local communities

Franklin Templeton Employees participates in supporting local communities
02/20/2023 | Companies
Franklin Templeton held the final meeting of the fall session of Rock the Street, Wall Street (RTSWS) in New Jersey on November 15, 2022. RTSWS is a financial and investment literacy program that aims to pique the interest of a diverse population of high school girls in financial careers. Franklin...
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Contributions of women in STEM workforce: P&G perspective

Contributions of women in STEM workforce: P&G perspective
02/17/2023 | Companies
As a company founded on the innovation our products have provided consumers for more than 185 years, we recognize the critical contributions women in science make — not only to our company's success, but to the success of our entire world. Despite this, women make up only 28% of the STEM...
computer science, consumers, critical contributions, engineering, gender equality, girls, Innovation, International Women's Day, P&G, science, STEM, women, workforce

Women can rock at Tech

Women can rock at Tech
11/28/2022 | Citizenship
Women4Cyber will be represented at this year's Web Summit. Gen's daily culture includes creating more inclusive environments for women and girls. We are committed to creating a world in which women see themselves as the leaders and changemakers they truly are, from our company-wide employee...
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Diverse STEM workforce contributing to increased innovation: AMD

Diverse STEM workforce contributing to increased innovation: AMD
11/14/2022 | Citizenship
Diversity and inclusion are important factors in our ability to create great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences. According to research, businesses with diverse teams are more innovative, make better decisions, and perform better. Inclusion initiatives foster a work...
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Medtronic improves diversification of its sales forces

Medtronic improves diversification of its sales forces
10/26/2022 | Citizenship
Medtronic’s innovative programs helps reshape the company’s sales force. Ursula Douglas recalls being the only woman on her sales team and one of the few women of color working as a Medtronic senior interventional sales representative in 2015. In fact, Medtronic's sales force in the United States...
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Hilton Global Foundation recognizes Global Water Challenge for its efforts to improve travel destinations

Hilton Global Foundation recognizes Global Water Challenge for its efforts to improve travel destinations
10/25/2022 | Companies
Efforts aimed at boosting climate action and community resilience, which will boost global water security and accelerate the delivery of safe water and sanitation. Today, Global Water Challenge (GWC) is proud to announce their selection as a 2022 Hilton Global Foundation grant recipient for their...
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Arrow Electronics hosts running women’s tech conference

Arrow Electronics hosts running women’s tech conference
10/05/2022 | Companies
Arrow Electronics’ women tech conference draws mega attendees. The Colorado Tech Association, sponsored by Arrow Electronics, hosted a running women's tech conference honoring women across the industry. The event was held in person for the first time since 2020 and drew 650 attendees at Spruce...
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