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PROGRAMSYoung Careerist Individual Development More Programs As important as raising funds for the Foundation’s many programs may be, our focus this coming year will be on the many programs offered through the BPW Foundation. There is no better tool to our BPW local organizations and our members that the materials provided by the BPW Foundation for planning programs and projects. These programs are very important to the working women of our communities. Over the past several years, the BPW Foundation has received over 1100 applications from qualified women with about 225 scholarships being awarded each year. The success of the program is measured in the success of these women – 99% of the scholarship recipients complete their degrees and double their annual income. What success stories these are. In 1956, the BPW Foundation was established to provide information, encouragement, and assistance to women who were striving to get a good education, a better job and fair pay. The generous contributions of our own BPW members throughout the country fund effective programs addressing economic, civil rights, and health care issues that face working women of all ages has made the Foundation able to give theses scholarships. The BPW Foundation is strengthening the lives of women you know, and women’s you’ll never meet who need BPW Foundation’s programs to help them BREAK DOWN THE BARRIERS which stand in their path to success. BPW Foundation Programs
Young CareeristAre you between the ages of 21 and 35? If so, you may qualify to participate in a signature BPW Program. Participation in the BPW/PA Young Careerist Program allows you to reach your fullest potential and can empower you to unlock your future! The program celebrates the accomplishments of individuals in the beginning stages of their career paths. The BPW Young Careerist Program began in 1964 by BPW National President, Virginia Allan. Thereafter in Pennsylvania, the Young Careerist Program began in 1965 when a Young Career woman was selected from 11 candidates from across Pennsylvania to represent Pennsylvania at the BPW Conference in Washington, DC. Pennsylvania’s 2011 Young Careerist will be selected from candidates who participate from all 12 Districts of BPW/PA at the 2011 BPW/PA Convention. Further information regarding the Young Careerist Program can be obtained using the www.bpwfoundation.org website. As a YC Candidate, you benefit from the friendships that are formed, personal growth that takes place and the opportunity for networking. If you meet the criteria, your District will help you compete on a state level. All 2010-2011 Young Careerists who participate in the program will be required to present a four minute prepared speech (without props) addressing one of the following topics:
The BPW/PA Mission Statement and the Legislative Platform are available on the BPW Web site at www.bpwpa.org. Each YC Candidate must sign onto the BPW/PA legislative platform. BPW/PA will use the “No Prop Guideline” at every competition level – Local, District and at State Convention. All Young Careerist Representatives will be required to remain at the podium when speaking. In addition, each contestant will be interviewed for approximately 10 – 15 minutes. BPW candidates who compete will be required to provide a biographical sketch and picture so that the Judges and other BPW members present at the speak-off will recognize the candidates. Forms can be downloaded from this website. SUMMATION OF CRITERIA TO PARTICIPATE Criteria All Young Careerist Representatives must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the BPW/PA Competition:
If you meet the criteria for participation or you know someone who does, please contact your District YC Chair or the BPW/PA Young Careerist Chair (note: you must login to access this information on the member login page) for additional information. Individual Development ProgramThe Individual Development Program, which began in the late 1960’s, was developed to provide our officers and future leaders with public speaking and presentation skills along with workplace and life skills. The program was an intensive course of study and practice sessions. It has evolved today into a 15 module program that takes approximately 16-17 hours of training. Mandatory criteria for the Individual Development Program Competition at the 2012 BPW/PA State Convention A. To be eligible, a person must:
B. The selection process will include:
C. The judging criteria will include:
For additional information contact Mary Ellen Bayuk, BPW/PA ID Chair at meb5@psu.edu or 814-898-6351. Please download the Individual Development Biographical Information form (MS Word or PDF). This information will be used as part of the ID introduction during the competition. Applications for the 2012 BPW/PA State Competition are due by May 1, 2012. Applications should be sent to: Mary Ellen Bayuk, Ph.D. More ProgramsMaking Workplaces Work Together with a group of business leaders, small business owners and researchers, the BPR Foundation looked for ways to education women and the workplace about how to do better by implementing quality work policies. The result is a resource guide entitled “Quality Work Policies for Small Businesses.” It explores various ways to implement flexible schedules, dependent care assistance, parental and medical leaves, etc., by giving employers options to meet their employees’ need and to make a profit at the same time. Subsequent programs in the series include “Making Workplaces Work” (1997) and “Small Business Financing” (1997-1998). Understanding Menopause The program, funded by a grant from Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories, consists of a 60-90 minute program, including a video, slide presentation and discussion led by an American medical Women’s Association affiliate physician. Dispelling the Myths This program is made possible through a partnership with the National Mental Health Association and utilizes member contributions and a grant from Eli Lilly and Company. It is part of a national campaign to raise both women’s awareness and the workplace awareness of clinical depression’s symptoms and treatment. Power Over Tomorrow This educational turnkey program is made available through a partnership with Equitable and is designed to change the way working women think about their lifetime need for money. It empowers women to increase their financial resources through financial goal setting, planning and investing. Working Family Values The newest program of the BPW Foundation continues BPW's tradition of public education on work-life issues. The goal of the program are to bring employers, employees and families together to discuss the challenges of balancing the competing demands of work and home, generate ideas for practical work and family policies that can be implemented in your community and to share practical work and family policies that can be implemented in your community and to share innovative ideas that have worked the other offices, communities and families. To find out more information on these BPW Foundation programs, contact the Foundation at (202) 293-1200 or visit the website at http://www.bpwfoundation.org.
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