BPW/FL is a member of The National Federation of Business & Professional Clubs, Inc. (BPW/USA), a national organization that promotes equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. With a powerful network of 50,000 members and more than 2,000 local organizations nationwide, BPW means business for you!
Founded in 1919, BPW/USA has a long track record of promoting equity for women in the workplace. BPW/USA provides leadership through advocacy, education and information within our communities, states and the nation on issues we all care about. BPW/USA's commitment to these issues is reflected by BPW/FL's Legislative Platform, which provides members with the tools they need to become effective advocates and have a strong voice on Capitol Hill. BPW/FL's Legislative Platform mirrors our national platform and is our tool for issues affecting our State.
Are you interested in today's "family friendly" policies in the workplace? Help BPW take action and make a positive difference in the lives of working women and men. BPW is taking the lead in defining what "family-friendly" really means to employers, other women and our families. We are mapping out practical ways to implement quality work policies that benefit each of us and our families while positively effecting the company's bottom line.
Local Organizations (LO's) are the core of BPW. Local meetings, whether luncheon, dinner or otherwise, offer dynamic programs, guest speakers and one-on-one networking opportunities. From resume writing workshops to advice on financial planning to hearing local political candidates discuss issues of concern, BPW's local meetings offer something for everyone to help you advance personally and professionally. If you don't have a "home base," BPW/USA offers a Member-At-Large category so that you can take advantage of the benefits of membership that best suit your needs and circumstances.
Women Joining Forces – Closing Ranks, Opening Doors is a new BPW/USA initiative designed to support women veterans. For the first time in BPW/USA's 86 year history, we are pleased to extend the benefits of BPW/USA membership to women exiting the military as our expression of support to this extraordinary group of workingwomen. As a leading advocacy organization forworkingwomen, BPW/USA is proud to open our powerful network to women exiting the military to help facilitate their successful career transitions into the civilian workforce.
Women Joining Forces is a groundbreaking and unique initiative supporting women veterans asthey transition to lives as civilian workingwomen. Prior to the launch, BPW conducted extensive research determining that a market opportunity existed to specifically meet the needs of women veterans. Women veterans certainly deserve support, and BPW is uniquely positioned to offer assistance.
is a groundbreaking and unique initiative supporting women veterans asthey transition to lives as civilian workingwomen. Prior to the launch, BPW conducted extensive research determining that a market opportunity existed to specifically meet the needs of women veterans. Women veterans certainly deserve support, and BPW is uniquely positioned to offer assistance.
BPW/USA has been helping workingwomen achieve economic self-sufficiency by advancing their careers, building businesses, and advocating for workplace equity since 1919. Founded through a grant from the United States War Council, BPW/USA is proud to launch this initiative as an outgrowth of its legacy of mobilizing workingwomen during times of conflict. With more than 1,300 local networks across the country and over 20,000 members, BPW is the nation's leading organization supporting career women in developing their skills for enhanced job performance and advancement, balancing work and life demands, and building business, advocacy, and social connections.
BPW has learned that women who are preparing to leave the military have many of the same needs as workingwomen in civilian workplaces including issues related to work-life balance, quality healthcare, and mentoring opportunities. With the assistance generous corporations and foundations, an introductory, one-year dues waiver will be provided to approximately 1,500 women exiting military service. Additionally, significantly discounted introductory, first-year dues rates will be offered to any veteran (not holding a BPW membership in the last 12 months) interested in BPW membership.
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