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Employment Support Center

Model. 1 group in Washington, DC. Founded 1984. Provides technical assistance for self-help groups for the unemployed, underemployed and persons in transition. Provides leadership training for groups. Sets up new groups and coalitions of job clubs with training and materials. Newsletter. Extensive network of group leaders, and employment professionals, job seekers. Provides job bank, consultations, network meetings and programs, small business seminars, self-help and job search sessions. Trains facilitators and provides assistance in starting new groups. 'Self-Help Bridge to Employment' manual ($25 prepaid). Dues $50.
Write:
Employment Support Center
1556 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20007
Voice: 202-628-2919
Website: http://www.angelfire.com
E-mail: escjobclubs@yahoo.com
Verified: 01/19/2007

9 to 5, National Association of Working Women

National. 24 chapters. Founded 1973. Support, advocacy and legislative assistance on issues that affect women who work. Job problem counselors can advise women on how to make changes on their jobs. Dues $25/yr. Phone support, conferences, newsletters and referrals to local groups. Group development guidelines.
Write:
9 to 5, National Association Working Women
207 E. Buffalo St., Suite 211
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Voice: 414-274-0925 or Job Survival Hotline 1-800-522-0925
Fax: 414-272-2870
Website: http://www.9to5.org
E-mail: 9to5@9to5.org
Verified: 11/03/2006

Business and Professional Women/USA

National. 1300 chapters. Founded 1919. Organization comprised of working women, who promote workplace equity and provide networking opportunities. Lobbying efforts, tri-annual magazine, periodic publications, resource center and grassroots community action projects. Annual national convention. Local group information available online.
Write:
Business and Professional Women/USA
1900 M St., NW, Suite 310
Washington, DC 20036
Voice: 202-293-1100
Fax: 202-861-0298
Website: http://www.bpwusa.org
E-mail: memberservices@bpwusa.org
Verified: 10/20/2006

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