Overview

Despite significant gains by women in the workplace, many still struggle to overcome obstacles that limit their job opportunities and hinder their advancement.

The National Partnership for Women & Families is working hard to ensure that all women can succeed.

Thanks to funding from Citigroup, we have launched a multi-year project, Moving Women Forward: Strategies for Workplace Success

By identifying the best practices used by employers and workforce training programs to successfully integrate and retain low-income women in the workplace, the project's goal is help women overcome employment barriers that limit their success.

Roundtable May 2008
Key Findings

A major initiative of the project is “Citi Series: Around the Table with Working Women,” a roundtable series that explores employer best practices, successful workforce development strategies, and effective polices that help integrate low-income women into the workforce. The first roundtable was held in May 2008.

>>Read the full report

Strategies for Workplace Success
Survey Results

The National Partnership surveyed 40 workforce training professionals to identify barriers to successful employment and effective strategies to improve employment options for low-income women and those leaving welfare.

>>Read the executive summary

Links & Resources

• CLASP
• Corporate Voices for Working Families
• Institute for Women’s Policy Research
• National Council of Negro Women
• Wider Opportunities for Women
• Women Work! The National Network for Women’s Employment
• Workforce Alliance
  

Special Thanks

The National Partnership would like to thank Citigroup for its generosity and commitment to women and families. With the support of Citigroup, we have been able to explore innovative practices that will help move women forward.