Verdugo Glen Chapter
EDUCATION
The American Business Women's Association supports education and business skills training by providing multiple resoures.
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.
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 $13 million to women's professional success through education.
Local Chapter Scholarships:
*Verdugo Glen, through its successful fundraising events, has continued for the past 44 years, to award scholarships to area students in pursuit of higher education degrees or training. For a student scholarship application, right click here and select "save as". Then mail the completed document to: ABWA Scholarship Chair, 10581 Mahoney Drive, Sunland CA 91040. In addition, the chapter assists its own members financially to attend courses and seminars to further their professional development and leadership skills.
