September 17th, 2021 | “Women in Law Enforcement: Careers in a Fast-Growing Industry”
WRC’s “Women in Law Enforcement: Careers in a Fast-Growing Industry,” a free webinar, September 29, noon-1 p.m. Speakers include Chief Melanie Bevan from the Bradenton Police Department and Lt. John Murrell from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. Participants can attend by phone or computer and will be able to ask questions via a chatbox.
August 26th, 2021 | OPINION: A bold new effort to provide mental health care
Nearly 52 million American adults – roughly 1 in 5 – have a mental illness. And as a millennial, it hadn’t occurred to me that discussing mental health is still uncomfortable for some people. Most of my friends speak candidly about their struggles and triumphs with their mental health, and many of them regularly see therapists. But we know that mental illness shows no bias, and that it doesn’t affect one “type” of person. So why do younger generations feel more comfortable than others in talking about mental health and access to care?
August 11th, 2021 |Women’s Resource Center’s webinar highlights preschool education jobs: August 25
The Women’s Resource Center will provide an online information session, August 25, noon-1 p.m., about free training programs and career opportunities in the early childhood education sector. The webinar is part of WRC’s monthly Career Connections webinar series, which links women to quality jobs and funded training programs.
June 15th, 2021 | Women’s Resource Center Hosts Info Session on Women in the Local Hospitality Industry on June 23rd & 24th
The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) is partnering with local hospitality employers on a free online webinar offering an overview of employment opportunities, Wednesday, June 23, noon to 1 p.m. A Spanish language version of the same webinar will be presented on Thursday, June 24, noon to 1 p.m.
May 17th, 2021 | Women’s Resource Center Hosts Info Session on Women in Manufacturing on May 26th
the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) is partnering with local manufacturers to offer a free online information session Wednesday, May 26, from noon to 1 p.m. The session is part of WRC’s monthly Career Connections program that links women to quality jobs and funded training programs.
April 15th, 2021 | Women’s Resource Center Hosts Free Information Session About Hospital Jobs April 28th
The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) is partnering with Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) to offer a free online information session, Wednesday, April 28, from noon to 1 p.m. The session will focus on entry-level, career-laddering jobs available at the hospital.
March 12th, 2021 | Women’s Resource Center Hosts Free Information Session About Pathways to Nursing March 24th
The WRC is hosting an online webinar on March 24 to encourage more women to explore various nursing career pathways, including Nurse Assistant (CNA), Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), and beyond.
March 1st, 2021 | Women’s Resource Center Hosts Free Webinar on the Power of Social Connections March 11th
In “Good Things Happen When Women Connect,” WRC CEO Ashley Brown moderates a panel discussion on the importance of expanding and nurturing professional and personal networks. Guests include Eleni Sokos, CEO of the content marketing company Sokos Social, and Alicia Cotton, regional performance manager at PepsiCo North America. Each will reflect on her experience making connections, having the right people at the table, and their journey to building strong networks.
February 4th, 2021 | Women’s Resource Center Hosts A Free Woman-Owned Business Webinar February 17th
Women’s Resource Center (WRC) is hosting a free online webinar to help connect women to free resources to help them evaluate this potential career path. Guest speakers include representatives from the Small Business Development Center, the Manatee County Libraries Information Services, CareerSource Suncoast’s Thrive program, and the owner of Snarky Tea.
January 7th, 2021 | Women’s Resource Center Hosts Women in Tech Information Session about Careers in Fast-Growing Industry January 20
The WRC is hosting an online webinar to encourage more women to consider the lucrative option of the technology sector at any stage in their career. Guest speakers include the new director of the Coding Academy at State College of Florida and women in technology roles at the Sarasota-based firms, Dealers United and SouthTech.
January 6th, 2021 | We must address local disparities by Ashley Brown, featured in the Herald Tribune
Ashley addresses a shocking discovering made in a new report on “Aging, Women and Economic Insecurity in Sarasota County, Florida,” and how we can remain committed to empowering women and supporting their financial health.
September 4th, 2020 | Women’s Resource Center Encourages Women to Explore the Skilled Trades with a “Women in the Trades” Webinar on September 23
Guest speakers include representatives from Suncoast Technical College and CareerEdge who will share details about free training programs available through private grants and the federal CARES Act.
August 17th, 2020 | Women’s Resource Center Hosts Information Session on Free Home Health Aide Workforce Training
The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) is partnering with Help at Home Homecare to provide a webinar about how individuals interested in this occupation can receive free training. The information session is part of WRC’s monthly Career Connections program to link women to quality jobs and funded trainings.
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July 15th, 2020 | Women’s Resource Center Hosts Free Financial Sector “Career Connections” Webinar on July 15th. Company representatives from Bank of America and Merrill Lynch will provide information about career pathways and employee development programs.
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