- Women Employed is a policy and advocacy organization. During initial meetings with employers, team members emphasize the organization’s long-standing expertise in policy development, such as developing the state’s unified definition of career pathways and the creation of bridge programming for adult education students.
- Additionally, the organization offers a first-of-its-kind service with the Women’s Entrepreneurship Hub (WE Hub), which provides women entrepreneurs with comprehensive, no-cost access to mentorship, skills training, and technical assistance. View the promotional flyer here.
- Women Employed initiates employer partnerships by first identifying how a company can best contribute to the goals of the initiative. The focus is always on how the opportunity can be mutually beneficial for all parties involved. This strategy ensures that every relationship is structured so that the employer, the organization, and the participants realize a measurable return and a lasting positive impact.
- Women Employed advertises their services using promotional flyers and materials. Here is a promotional flyer for the comprehensive sexual harassment prevention training that is offered to employer partners across Illinois.
- The organization prioritizes establishing a relationship that is built on trust and collaboration.
- Parties align on details before collecting formal documentation and signing contracts. This ensures that the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) reflects the goals and expectations of all.
This content is based on interviews and/or email correspondence with Tara Driver in 2026. This content was approved by the organization in May 2026.
