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Sharing an opportunity for entrepreneurs. Applications are open for the 7th annual Minority Women Lead Pitch Competition hosted by California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce and National ACE. Deadline is Friday, June 14 at 5 pm PST. What's your best idea? #entrepreneurs #diversebusiness

I come from an industry that is predominantly powered by #women However, even today, most industries are dominated by men. In 2022, #data collected from the International Labour Organization concluded that, out of 180 countries - the #unitedstates ranks number 71 for % of women in the workforce. The percentage of women in the #workforce in the U.S is 46.38% Women remain #underrepresented at all levels, in most industries. However, know that when you call 9-1-1 it’s likely that the #hero under the headset is a #strong , #brave , #courageous #female According to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report in 2021 - 74% if 911 operators are women. “People need to see leaders who look like themselves, to understand that it’s possible for them.” Happy #womenshistorymonth #womenempowerment #womenchangemakers #genderequality #911dispatch #911dispatcher #dispatchers #publicsafety #publicsector #everydayheroes

Today, I had the incredible opportunity to explore how we can make the public sector a place where EVERYONE feels like they truly belong. One key takeaway that struck a chord with me? The notion that "no" is simply a temporary pause, not a permanent roadblock – “no is just a no for today”.  When we encounter obstacles or resistance in our quest to create a more inclusive environment, it's essential to remember that every setback is just a steppingstone on the path to progress. Sometimes, you must go back and reframe, reimagine, and reignite our commitment to fostering belonging in the workplace. When we prioritize belonging, we pave the way for a brighter, more vibrant future for ALL. #BelongingMatters #PublicSectorPioneers #CultureMatters

FOLLOW 👏🏾 BLACK 👏🏾 WOMEN 👏🏾 CVH conducted two statewide surveys of over 5,000 Black women. Our new report summarizes the results from the survey, and delves into next steps for the Follow Black Women project. Read it now: cvhaction.org/fbw-report

It is not possible for me to put into words my gratitude for the learning opportunities afforded to me (and the field) by Dr. Ala'i-Rosales. So in the absence of the right words, here are some of hers from a chapter and book we should all be more familiar with. "Brief didactic instructions are not enough to change anything except possibly verbal behavior. We learn by doing. Verbal behavior is indeed an important skill, but actual teaching performances are required to change the behaviors that will make meaningful, measurable differences in the lives of the people our trainees are instructing." (Ala'i-Rosales et al., 2003, p. 161) Ala’i-Rosales, S., Thorisdottir, S., & Etzel, B. C. (2003). Behavioral teacher training programs. In K. S. Budd & T. Stokes (Eds.), A small matter of proof: the legacy of Donald M. Baer (pp. 151–165). Reno, NV: Context Press.

Meet our colleague from Soitron UK 🎤💁♀️ Kayleigh Maggs, Business Development Manager at Soitron UK, was interviewed by Women Who Sell. It's a community that enables women to challenge stereotypes & showcase women who sell 🔦 📍"I believe women can bring unique qualities to sales such as warmth, sensitivity, and empathy" 📍 Read more about her approach in the full article (linked in comments) 👇

This Women's History Month, explore the only comprehensive nationwide project devoted exclusively to capturing, recording, and preserving the complete life histories of pioneering women lawyers as told by the women themselves: https://ambar.org/7edvsr9e

Happy Women's History Month everyone! Learn more about the contributions of women to IU's past, present, and future by visiting the Women of IU Portrait Collection using this link: https://lnkd.in/gRvUhaQk

Every March, we celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth. This month and always, the SJC Chamber recognizes the many contributions made by women in business and the barriers they continue to break: • In the past five years, total employment by women-owned businesses rose 8%, 1.8% for all other businesses. • 5.4 million firms are majority-owned by women of color in the U.S. • In 2020, women-owned businesses executed 344,000 contracts across the U.S., with 4,591 contracts specifically providing critical COVID-19 support. • In 2021, 1.1 million of all businesses were owned by women. (Source: sba.gov)

CRA celebrates Women's History Month and recognizes the many contributions of women throughout our country's history. You can learn more interesting facts about this special month of recognition here: https://hubs.ly/Q02lNJFV0