Celebrate women in the workforce with the Centers of Excellence
This month, we're focusing on highlighting the accomplishments of women and efforts across workforce education to lift up women. Don't forget to sign up to receive this email twice a month by clicking the button below.
MARINE MANUFACTURING & TECHNOLOGY
Bolling Fortson Douglas Memorial Award – Awarded to Jen Haaland, NW Explorations. Jen Haaland, a graduate of the Skagit Valley College Marine Maintenance Technology Program, received the Bolling Forston Douglas award, giving each year to a woman who exemplifies dedication to the industry. https://abycinc.org/news/548954/Board-of-Directors-Updates--ABYC-Awards.htm
AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCE
The future of agriculture is increasingly female. Women for the Land is a national initiative combining three complementary strategies: (1) research into the barriers women landowners face, (2) learning circles to engage women landowners in conservation, and (3) technical assistance and policy reforms to better serve women landowners.
Women for the Land Learning Circles: https://youtu.be/aM4By4-9DoY
Get the latest updates from Women for the Land here: https://farmland.salsalabs.org/wflemails/index.html
Washington Grown – Women in Agriculture
Learn all about women in agriculture in Washington State!
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ALLIED HEALTH
The AH COE is partnering with the UW, OSPI, and the AHECWW to elevate the importance of reaching diverse populations to meeting the health workforce development needs of our communities. Hear student stories, workforce development experts, DEI advocates and description of innovative programs at the Northwest Health Career Pathway Summit. Click here to register.
CONSTRUCTION
A How-to Guide for Recruiting Women to Construction Careers: https://www.constructioncenterofexcellence.com/blog/celebrating-international-womens-month-1
INFORMATION & COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY
Despite widespread conversations about diversity in tech, women continue to be underrepresented in the industry and in higher education. The IT Center of Excellence shares resources, events, and professional development opportunities for faculty and students. Visit our website to learn more about upcoming events and other resources for women in information technology.
HOMELAND SECURITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Our March Confluence news magazine will be dedicated to International Women’s Month. We will highlight women in emergency management and provide information about the United Nations’ Women Training Center and resources for women seeking information on shelters/housing and recovering from domestic abuse. You can sign up for our monthly news magazine here: https://www.coehsem.com/sign-up-monthly-newsletter/