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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.…
Free webinar on Neuroinclusion in the workplace April 27
This article was shared by an ICSEW member via Disability IN: Washington. Please note: This is not an ICSEW event. If you have questions or need more information, please visit the event organizer’s website. On the heels of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Disability In: Washington, a non-profit organization whose mission focuses on assisting its network of…
Her Stories: Mary Wetherell, a true story about a corageous woman
Volunteers Sought for ICSEW-Thurston County Food Bank Garden Service Parties
ICSEW volunteer opportunity with Thurston County Food Bank For the second year in a row, ICSEW has been invited to participate in a few volunteer days with the Thurston County Food Bank gardens. Work parties will take place on the following dates. Date Time Location Sat. April 15 9 a.m. 1335 Overhulse Rd NW, Olympia…
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…
Capitol Childcare Center now open for enrollment of state employees children
Headlines like Women took on three times as much childcare as men during the pandemic, How COIVD-19 sent women’s workforce progress backward and COVID-19 has hit women especially hard, especially working mothers have been becoming increasingly more common in recent years. That’s one of the reasons why KinderCare Learning Centers opened up a new Capitol…
Women’s History Month Virtual Backgrounds
Women’s History Month Virtual Backgrounds March 1 marks the beginning of Women’s History Month. ICSEW is pleased to announce the winners of our Women’s History Month virtual background contest. We had six wonderful submissions. The ICSEW communications subcommittee members selected their favorite designs. Congratulations to Julie Hyde from the Department of Health and Rebecca LaMar from…