FEATURED PROGRAMS AND BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS:
• Book discussions consisting of a group of handpicked students and executives who will convene several times to discuss books relevant to women in business. The meetings will foster meaningful conversations, encourage participants to share experiences, discuss current events, and allow students to ask questions.
• Access to leadership workshops, conferences, and seminars.
• A speaker series featuring experts presenting on important topics relevant to women in business. These events will be open to all students and alumni.
• Round table discussions with a small group of students and a female executive. These sessions will take place in a more intimate setting, encouraging important discussion and allowing students to gain confidence, skills, and connections.
• Scholarships for future leaders in business who standout among their peers for their academic success and involvement in their community but who may not be able to afford college without financial support.
• Internships, fellowships, mentorships and networking opportunities.
• Financial assistance for students in need to purchase supplies, books, or other necessities that will improve their academic success.
McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.org conduct annual research on women in the workplace. For 2019, here are some of their findings:
Women are less likely to be hired and promoted to manager: For every 100 men promoted and hired to manager, only 72 women are promoted and hired.
Men hold 62% of manager-level positions, while women hold just 38%. The number of women decreases at every subsequent level.
We can add 1 million more women to management in corporate America over the next five years if women are hired and promoted to manager at the same rates as men.
