WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS:

Women and Non-Traditional Occupations

The goals of WOW have always been to provide the services needed by women to gain access to equal employment opportunities, and to break down the systemic barriers that keep women from enjoying equal employment opportunities. WOW has retained its emphasis on disseminating public information, education, and advocacy that is designed to reach policymakers in and out of government.

WOW continues to launch special initiatives that focus on women as well as retain some of the historical information and technical assistance

• Myths and Facts About Women and Nontraditional Occupations

• Job Boards (Resource Page)
• Job Training (Resource Page)
• Sexual Harassment Help (Resource Page)
• Organizations Supporting Women (Resource Page)
• Green Jobs (Resource Page)
• Work and Family (Resource Page)
• What is a Non-Traditional Job (NTO)?
• Great Companies to Work For
• Policy and Legislation on Nontraditional Work (Resource Page)

Wider Opportunities for Women works to address policy issues that seek broader, systemic solutions to alleviate poverty and move people towards economic independence. WOW does this through conducting original research, analyzing issues, and developing solutions.

WOW works with local, state and/or federal policy makers, the media and other nonprofit organizations including publishing policy briefs, crafting op-eds, writing reports, speaking at forums, and working in coalition with other advocacy groups. WOW continues this work to advocate for policies that improve educational opportunities, increase access to work supports, promoting promising programs, and support women, older workers and youth.