Women and Careers

Advancing Women – Skills-building organization; through strategy and mentoring guides women around traditional barriers; supports diversity in workplaces

American Association of University Women (AAUW) – promotes education and equity for women and girls

Career Intelligence –short articles on all aspects of managing careers

Catalyst – Nonprofit research and advisory organization working to advance women in business and the professions

Feminist Resources – interactive community that promotes business development and supports women-friendly organizations

National Organization for Women (NOW) – women’s advocacy to eliminate discrimination and harassment

WF360 (founded as Women Future) - created venues online to spur leadership and business development. Includes programs for Latina and young adult women

Women’s Associations – comprehensive list of professional associations for women in varied careers

Mentoring

Carolyn Kizer – website with biographical information and poems by one of the women in Women Who Could…and Did

Maxine Kumin - website with biographical information and poems by one of the women in Women Who Could…and Did

Sylvia Olden Lee - website with biographical information and interview with one of the women in Women Who Could…and Did

MentorNet – online program that arranges mentoring for women in science and technology

Mentors and Peer Resources – comprehensive list of web-based sites for mentoring for all types of careers/ life needs

June Wayne  - website with biographical information and photos of art works by one of the women in Women Who Could…and Did

Women in Business – Network for matching successful entrepreneurial mentors with women business owners

Women’s Ways of Mentoring – good article on mentoring