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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