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     Topic: Career Flexibility - Returnships@Sara LeeSM
             When: November 12, 2009
               Time: 2:00p.m. to 3:00p
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On Monday, October 19, Secretary Solis delivered the keynote remarks and participated in a Q&A session on the release of "The Shriver Report: A Woman's Nation Changes Everything." The report highlights fundamental changes to society as women shed traditional roles to take advantage of new opportunities available in the 21st century.


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Picture of a working women on the phone. Pictue from the cover of the Flex-Options GuideAre you interested in teleworking?

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Bob Bundschuh, co-owner of Pretech Corporation, talks about strategies his company used to reduce the firm’s operating costs without eliminating jobs.Bob Bundschuh, co-owner of Pretech Corporation, talks about strategies his company used to reduce the firm’s operating costs without eliminating jobs.

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The U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau in Kansas City partnered with the YWCA of Greater Kansas City and the Center for Equitable Education to present “GROW: Green Resources & Opportunities for Women,” a free workshop for women held at the YWCA in Kansas City, KS.The U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau in Kansas City partnered with the YWCA of Greater Kansas City and the Center for Equitable Education to present “GROW: Green Resources & Opportunities for Women,” a free workshop for women held at the YWCA in Kansas City, KS.

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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) provides a number of energy tax incentives for both small and large businesses and individuals.

Did You Know . . .


that black women had the highest labor force participation rate among all women in 2008—61.3 percent.


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Last Updated: November 6, 2009