WEN Offers Individual Attention
You might know WEN is a network of support for women who need help with their careers or finances, did you know that support includes free, personalized job search and financial coaching?

One area HR Specialist says of WEN's individual attention: "Job searches and entering or reentering the workforce can be such an intimidating and stressful process. What you're offering can help women to feel like they CAN instead of can't, and that they aren't alone."
New Job Fair Dates
We're creatively adapting to make focused opportunities for employers and are streamlining the experience for job seekers with new fall 2021 dates for WEN's KC Job Fair: August 11th, September 8th, October 13th, and November 10th!
Wed, Aug 11, 2021 1:00 PM CST
KC Job Fair Fall 2021 - August 11th
Don't miss out on finding your next great hire!
Are you creating job opportunities? Just 2 employer spots are left for the August 11th KC Job Fair! Sign up by downloading the employer sign-up form below.
Trying to land a new job?
Interested in meeting employers hiring in KC? Reserve your free ticket for the August 11th KC Job Fair on Eventbrite now.
Second Chances
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The second chance business coalition promotes the benefits of second chance employment and provides employers with resources to hire and provide career advancement to people with criminal records.

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More than 70 million Americans have a criminal record. Unfortunately, for individuals who have been caught up in the criminal justice system, employment and economic progress remain elusive at best. In a hypercompetitive economy, where companies struggle to identify strong candidates at all levels of their operations, too many employers are missing out on qualified talent in this huge segment of the U.S. population.

WEN recently became aware of the Second Chance Business Coalition and thought it had implications for our clients and local employers alike. The (SCBC) is a cross-sector coalition of large private-sector firms committed to expanding second chance hiring and advancement practices within their companies.
Welcome Jennifer Baker, Employment Specialist
We are excited to welcome the newest member of the WEN team, Jennifer Baker, Employment Specialist! Prior to joining WEN, Jennifer served at the Impact MO Program Manager at Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry. Jennifer is available to guide you in your career transition to create a personalized action plan.
Back to Work: How Should We Rebuild Our Economy?
WEN staff recently celebrated returning to in-office work with a private movie screening. We found joy in safely reuniting. Staff is still practicing physical distancing and our office is still closed to the public while we continue offering our services remotely.

Getting "back to work" is on a lot of our minds lately. Consensus KC and the Kansas City Public Library recently hosted a discussion on rebuilding the economy in the Kansas City region. The Back to Work discussion guide used, published by the National Issues Forum prompted participants to consider issues like "the best way to get back to full employment, what kind of support should go to businesses large and small, what the most vulnerable and essential workers need, and what changes should be made in the way we live and work."
Starr Women's Hall of Fame Inductees Encourage and Inspire Women
WEN is delighted to congratulate the Starr Women's Hall of Fame 2021 Inductees. These 11 extraordinary women, whose contributions have have had a lasting impact on Kansas City and beyond, join WEN co-founders Beth K. Smith and Marjorie Powell Allen in receiving the honor. WEN is proud to celebrate and reflect upon these women's leadership. 
Starr Women's Hall of Fame

Martha Jane Phillips Starr (1906-2011) The Starr Women's Hall of Fame is dedicated to recognizing extraordinary Kansas City women and preserving the history of their accomplishments. These women are social reformers, volunteers, philanthropists,...

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