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AREA RESIDENT TO ATTEND "MAKE WOMEN'S HISTORY" EVENT IN WASHINGTON D.C.

Cyndy Friedland (of Manahawkin), State President of Business and Professional Women of New Jersey (BPWNJ), will attend the “Make Women’s History” Event sponsored by the Business and Professional Women USA Foundation (BPW Foundation).  The event is being held at the United States Navy Memorial in Washington DC on March 18, 2014.

The BPW Foundation offers a free career development and mentoring program, “Joining Forces Mentoring Plus®”.  This program is based on a “Working Women Helping Women Work®” model, to support the career transition of women veterans, military/veteran spouses and caregivers of wounded warriors.

The event will honor the vital contributions made by “Joining Forces Mentoring Plus Champions®” and will offer workshops on Tools and Resources for the Civilian Workplace and Social Media Strategies for Career Success.  The day will conclude with a cocktail and networking awards reception.

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BPW Foundation was the first foundation dedicated to conducting research and providing information solely about working women. Since then, the foundation has partnered with employers to create successful workplaces that embrace and practice diversity, equity and work-life balance convening employers, working women and policymakers to promote systemic workplace change.

Areas of research include women and non-traditional jobs, Gen Y women and women’s use and access to the internet. In 2007 BPW Foundation conducted the first research on women veteran’s transition to civilian careers and in 2010, hosted a National Summit, Joining Forces for Women Veterans to identify the challenges women veterans face. Through information gathered at the summit, the need for mentors was identified and in 2012 BPW Foundation launched Joining Forces for Women Veterans and Military Spouses Mentoring Plus a program recognized by the White House Joining Forces Military Family initiative. The mentoring program is built on the legacy of working women helping women work.

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BPW Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) research and education organization. The work of BPW Foundation supports workforce development programs and workplace policies that recognize the diverse needs of working women, communities and businesses.  Visit www.bpwfoundation.org for more information.

Chartered in 1919, BPWNJ is a statewide organization presiding over multi-regional local organizations. The ultimate goal for BPWNJ is equality for all women in areas of pay, opportunity, growth, health and well-being.  The mission of the organization is to provide a supportive environment for women working towards personal and professional fulfillment, by advocating women's economic, educational and health issue.  The vision is to be the leading advocate for New Jersey women. Membership is open to all individuals who support the vision and mission of BPWNJ. 

BPWNJ also offers networking opportunities at the state and local levels.  Local organizations are available in East Bergen, Lincroft, Middlebrook and New Brunswick, Southern Ocean County, Suburban Essex and Summit . 

Each year the BPWNJ Foundation awards Career Development Scholarships to women continuing their education or to purchase a piece of equipment for a small business.  Applications are available for downloading now and the awards will be presented in May.  Visit www.businessandprofessionalwomennj.org to learn more about the organization, its scholarship program and to join.

Cyndy Friedland is a Real State Associate with Oceanside Realty in Harvey Cedars and services Long Beach Island, Little Egg Harbor to South Toms River. She is also an active member of Southern Ocean County BPW. Cyndy actively works to help other women through her involvement with BPW and with her work as a founding member and former President of Congregation Sha'arey Ha-Yam in Manahawkin. To contact Cyndy directly her email is cfriedland119@comcast.net

 

 

 


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