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Legislative
Action Center
Find out more about the Council's 2010 legislative agenda and
actions you can take as crucial decisions are being made.
Sign up for Legislative Alerts
send your email address to us at:
womenscouncil@wisconsin.gov
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In the 2010 Legislative Session, the Women's Council has targeted selected legislative and policy proposals in the following areas:
· Economic Security
including financial literacy
· Health & Well-Being
including safety from violence, teen pregnancy reduction and mental health parity
· Access to Quality,
Affordable Child Care
2010 Legislative Agenda
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 Girls & STEM Mini-Grant Opportunity!
Grant Application -
Watch this space for announcements on the
next round of grant-making
Grants for programs serving Wisconsin girls in the areas of
science, technology, engineering, math and the skilled trades.
- Mini-grants of up to $1,000 are available for selected projects that provide a program or activity for girls (PreK-12) focused on science, technology, engineering, math and/or the skilled trades.
- To be eligible, the project must involve a collaboration between different organizations, such as a youth-serving organization or other non-profit, business, and/or educational program/school.
Click here to learn more.
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WGCP Sponsors
WI Department of Public Instruction
WI Assoc. of Independent Colleges & Universities
Alliant Energy
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Wisconsin Women's Council
Click here to meet all the WGCP sponsors!
The mini-grant kickoff conference was held on October 10, 2009 at Northcentral Technical College in Wausau.
click here for Conference Program and Photo Album
 Funded, in part, by the National Science Foundation
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Visit the National Girls Collaborative Project
http://www.psctlt.org/ngcp/greatlakes/index.cfm |
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Issue Alerts from the NACW
National Association of Commissions on Women |
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Watch for new items
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Disclaimer: Issue Alerts are provided for informaon only. The Women's Council is an NACW member. However, the Council does not endorse legislation and has not taken independent action to review these proposals or their impact in Wisconsin. |
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Click Here to
Learn About the
Women's Council's
Current Programs
and Partnerships
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Expanding Your
Business Horizons
A Women's Business Forum |
Watch it online!
"Expanding your Horizon"
Women's Forum Webcast |
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View the Women's Business Forum held October 23, 2008 in Waukesha, WI.
Part 1. Features leading government, non-profit and private sector business experts in Wisconsin on accessing credit in the current market and other key business financial issues. All with a focus on the particular needs and concerns of women business owners.
Part 2. Features Wisconsin state government's Women's Business Ombudsman on Wisconsin's new Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) certification program and application process (starts at approximately timeframe 64.15 on the webinar). Three WBE certified women businesses owners provide their perspective on the WBE application process and how they have utilized their WBE certification to grow their business.
System requirements for viewing the webcast include Internet Explorer (5.5 or higher), Windows Media Player (version 9 or higher preferred) and a broadband internet connection. |
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Sponsored by the Wisconsin Women's Council; Wisconsin Department of Commerce; Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Development Corporation (WWBIC); Wisconsin Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) and Wisconsin Women = Prosperity (WW=P), in partnership with the Waukesha County Chamber of Commerce; Citizens Bank of Mukwonago |
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Health Cares About Violence Against Women
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This year the Women's Council has partnered to increase the awareness of everyone’s role and responsibility to stop family violence. Join us, and our partners, WPS Health Insurance, WI Medical Society, WI Coalition Against Domestic Violence, WI Coalition Against Sexual Assault, and WI Women's Health Foundation to call on businesses and health care providers to establish policies that help identify needs and services for victims of intimate partner violence.
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Pocket Screening Card
Download and print this screening card, give it to your doctor, and let him or her know that screening for violence against women, and families, is both effective and important.
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View the complete Timeline of
Wisconsin Women Political Firsts! |
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The Wisconsin Women's Council works to identify barriers that prevent women in Wisconsin from participating fully and equally in all aspects of life and works closely with public, private and not-for-profit groups to develop long-term solutions to inequities. The Council is Wisconsin's statutory commission on the status of women. Its bi-partisan Board is appointed by the Governor and Legislative Leaders. >>About Us<< |
New features and projects are posted regularly.
Please visit our web site often!
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WWBIC 2010 Schedule
The WI Women's Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) can help you Start or Grow your Business. WWBIC offers high quality Business Education & Financial Awareness classes that can help you make your dreams a reality. Your business is our priority!
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WisconsinSaves
You can build wealth! Start small, think big. Through resources and access to diverse products, WI Saves believes that anyone can build wealth by developing positive spending and saving habits.
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WI Women Veterans
From the founding of our nation, women have protected America's freedom and will continue to do so in ever increasing numbers. Learn more about our women veterans and the resources and advocacy available through the WI Dept. of Veterans Affairs.
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Writing Women
Back into History
Get a FREE copy of the Writing Women Back into History Gazette from the National Women's History Project. The history of women seems to be written with invisible ink. Learn more!
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Gender Wage Gap Grows
The gender wage gap has gotten wider. WI women now earn only about 77 cents on the dollar compared to men – a widening of the gap from 78 cents as reported last year. WI WI also lags behind the national gender wage gap of 79.9 cents on the dollar.
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SAVE THE DATE!
2010 Wisconsin Women's Health Policy Summit, coming in May 2010. Hosted by the WI Women's Health Alliance. Click above for details.
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Internship Opportunities with the Women's Council
Work on great projects and make a difference in the live of Wisconsin women and girls! Familiarity with women's policy issues and state legislative processes helpful. Hours are flexible and arranged with successful candidates. Internships are unpaid. Recruitment is ongoing. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to womenscouncil@wisconsin.gov.
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Wisconsin Women's Health Guide
English & Spanish versions. Provides information about services and programs that can help Wisconsin women. It is also a resource for county agencies and health care providers who work with women and families. From the Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation and the Wisconsin Alliance for Women's Health.
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WI Women's Health License Plate!
Improve the health and wellbeing of women and families in Wisconsin by purchasing a Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation license plate. Your $25 donation will be re-invested in communities all over Wisconsin. It's Easy to Get Yours Today!
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