VERDUGO GLEN CHAPTER
EDUCATION
The American Business Women's Association supports education and business skills training by providing multiple resources.
W.I.N. The Women's Instructional Network program is an exciting learning and communications tool designed just for ABWA members! WIN is a sophisticated, interactive online community customized exclusively for ABWA members, and we are the first association anywhere to offer this exclusive opportunity.
Professional Development: ABWA provides opportunity to earn CEUs and obtain transcripts and certificates of completed courses.
Distance Learning Certificate Program: Membership Training and Development Certification enables participants to accomplish facilitation skills.
Regional and National Conferences: ABWA offers conferences led by professional speakers and educators from many industries. Quality seminars and workshops feature topics relevant to the needs of today's working women. From September 22-24, the ABWA National Women's Leadership Conference will be held in Iving, Texas and one of our members is a co-leader of the National Conference Team.
Educational Tools: ABWA provides books, learning tools and pre-packaged educational programs designed to help women take control of their own professional development.
ABWA-KU Essentials Program: The University of Kansas School of Business Faculty delivers master's degree level basics in a variety of subjects that businesswomen need.
Scholarships: The Stephen Bufton Memorial Education Fund (SBMEF) has contributed more than $16 million to 14,600 women for their professional success through education. In 2012, the chapter will be awarding two Chapter Special Scholarships in memory of Laurali Fey, a long time member. Information coming soon regarding the criteria.
Local Chapter Scholarships: Verdugo Glen, through its successful fund-raising events, has continued for the past 48 years, to award scholarships to area students in pursuit of higher education degrees or training. For a student scholarship application, click here (Word | PDF) for the scholarship application and criteria. It can be emailed or mailed to: ABWA Chair, 535 Woodbury Road, Glendale CA 91206. In addition, the chapter assists its own members financially to attend courses and seminars to further their professional development and leadership skills.