Model. 1 group in Washington, DC. Founded 1984. Provides technical assistance for self-help groups for the unemployed, underemployed and persons in transition. Provides leadership training for groups. Sets up new groups and coalitions of job clubs with training and materials. Newsletter. Extensive network of group leaders, and employment professionals, job seekers. Provides job bank, list-serve for announcements and job announcements, consultations, network meetings and programs, small business seminars, self-help and job search sessions. Trains facilitators and provides assistance in starting new groups. 'Self-Help Bridge to Employment' manual ($25 pre-paid). Dues $50. Write: Employment Support Center 1556 Wisconsin Ave. NW Washington, DC 20007 Voice: 202-628-2919 Website: http://www.angelfire.com/biz/jobclubs E-mail: escjobclubs@yahoo.com Verified: 10/16/2008
(BILINGUAL) National. 24 chapters. Founded 1973. Support, advocacy and legislative assistance on issues that affect women who work. Job problem counselors can advise women on how to make changes on their jobs. Dues $25/yr. Phone support, conferences, newsletters and referrals to local groups. Group development guidelines. Write: 9 to 5, National Association of Working Women 501 Pulliam St., Suite 344 Atlanta, GA 30312 Voice: 1-800-522-0925 Fax: 404-222-0006 Website: http://www.9to5.org E-mail: 9to5@9to5.org Verified: 10/14/2008
National. 1300 chapters. Founded 1919. Organization comprised of working women, who promote workplace equity and provide networking opportunities. Lobbying efforts, tri-annual magazine, periodic publications, resource center and grassroots community action projects. Annual national convention. Local group information available online. Write: Business and Professional Women/USA 1900 M St. NW, Suite 310 Washington, DC 20036 Voice: 202-293-1100 Fax: 202-861-0298 Website: http://www.bpwusa.org E-mail: memberservices@bpwusa.org Verified: 10/13/2008
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