Posts by TJ Canfield
What does it mean to be a member of ICSEW?
What does it mean to be a member of ICSEW? By Jennifer Ward (Employment Security Department), ICSEW Membership subcommittee ICSEW was created to provide space and resources to improve the lives of Washington state-employed women through advocacy, outreach, and opportunity. Through collaboration, state agencies drive policy changes in laws and programs related to education, career…
Speaker Call to Action
The Interagency Committee of State Employed Women, ICSEW looking for speakers for our 2023 Professional Development Conference. The conference take place virtually Oct 3-4. The conference theme is: Engage: Their Past, Our Present, Your Future. We’re looking for dynamic speakers who can present on topics related to current and historical social inequities, their intersectionalities and…
DIN RADD Awards Nominations Open
The Disability Inclusion Network (DIN) is thrilled to announce the Second Annual Respect, Acceptance, and Dignity for Persons with Disabilities Awards! The DIN RADD awards seek to highlight the exceptional work being done throughout state agencies for accessibility, inclusion, and awareness of disabilities in the workplace. There are five award categories open for nominations.…
March Meeting Preview
Registration is now open for our March 2023 membership meeting! The meeting will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon March 21st via Zoom. Meetings are free and open to anyone, regardless of gender or employment status. How to Register: Please visit our meetings page to register. Once you are registered, you will receive an…
2023 Women’s History Month Proclamation
2023 Women’s History Month Proclamation WHEREAS, Women’s History month is celebrated throughout the United States of America during the month of March; and WHEREAS, the theme for 2023 is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories”, which highlights in particular the contributions of women past & present who have been leaders in all forms of media…
WIN’s Mentoring Program Now Accepting New Mentees!
Are you new to state service? Are you seeking guidance on how to manage your career goals? Do you need someone to talk to and share ideas with? If yes, then WIN’s Mentoring Program maybe a good resource for you. They have mentors from several state agencies from various ethnic backgrounds with varied expertise…
Learn about the legislature with us!
Understanding how our state’s legislature works can seem intimidating. It’s filled with complex terms and processes that can make anyone’s head spin! ICSEW is hosting a free online legislative training with the Legislative Information Center at 10 a.m. Tues. January 31st. They’ll explain how the legislature works in simple terms to help you know what’s going…
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Time to Raise Awareness About Tax Schemes Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Official Newsletter of the Federation of Tax Administrators | Washington, DC Taxpayers Warned to Remain Vigilant as Texting Scams Increase The IRS warns taxpayers of a recent increase in IRS-themed texting scams aimed…
2022 ICSEW Governor’s Proclamation
EXECUTIVE ORDER 16-04 REAFFIRMING THE INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE OF STATE EMPLOYED WOMEN WHEREAS, it has been the policy of state government to provide equal opportunities to all state government employees; and WHEREAS, women employed in state government experience unique and special issues involving working conditions and accessing employment and leadership opportunities; and WHEREAS, the Interagency Committee…
September 2022 Meeting Preview
Registration is now open for our September 2022 membership meeting. The meeting will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon September 20th via Zoom. Meetings are free and open to anyone, regardless of gender or employment status. How to Register: Please visit our meetings page to register. Once you are registered, you will receive an…