CAREER PLANNING RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATIONS

National Career Development Association:  Geared towards career coaching professionals including counselors and educators. Resources, however, are open to all individuals. Website offers industry and occupation-specific information.

Website: https://www.ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sp/resources

Phone Number: 1 (866)-367-6232

U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau:  Provides information about major labor laws pertaining to women as well as employment-related initiatives targeted at women in the workforce. Laws and initiatives concerning women business owners are also addressed.

Website: https://www.dol.gov/general/audience/aud-women

Phone Number: 1-866-487-2365

Wider Opportunity for Women (WOW):  Self-proclaimed finance website for women. Focuses on financial literacy, money management and investments

Website: http://www.wowonline.org/

Association for Women in Science:  Dedicated to promoting and supporting women in various occupations within science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through advocacy and professional development.

Website: https://www.awis.org/

Phone Number: 1-202-588-8175

9to5:  A United States-based national membership organization of working women. They advocate for policies promoting fair treatment of working women including equal opportunity in the work place, and work/family flexibility. Some of their accomplishments include advocacy for: The 1978 Pregnancy Discrimination Act, The Family Medical Leave Act and the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

Website: https://9to5.org/about-9to5/

Helpline: 1-800-522-0925