A Bolder Way Forward

Learn more about workforce development in Utah and what A Bolder Way Forward movement is doing to help Utah women find successful employment. https://lnkd.in/gnJSGira #bwfworkforcedevelopment A Bolder Way Forward Workforce Development Spoke Susan R. Madsen Utah Women & Leadership Project

Join us on April 7 in Lehi, UT for an engaging afternoon of networking with the members of the Workplace Spokes in the?A Bolder Way Forward?movement. Learn from Spoke Leaders in Childcare/Pre-K Programs, Entrepreneurship, Gender Pay Gap, Leadership Development, Organizational Strategies & Workplace Culture, STEM Fields, and Workforce Development about plans for 2024, then enjoy networking with others who are committed to supporting Utah women at work. Everyone is welcome, so bring a friend and join this important effort! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gwwCwrrg A Bolder Way Forward Workforce Development Spoke A Bolder Way Forward Childcare/Pre-K Spoke A Bolder Way Forward STEM Fields Spoke A Bolder Way Forward Leadership Development Spoke Utah Gender Pay Gap https://lnkd.in/ghmqFPhc

Every Tuesday we feature community resources related to the statewide movement, "A Bolder Way Forward," and its 18 areas of focus (spokes). Today we feature the Workforce Development Spoke. Did you know Utah has 44 available workers for every 100 open jobs, ranking the state as the “Most Severe” on the Worker Shortage Index?? ? To help raise awareness of this issue we have two new resources: ? First, we have created a two-pager, titled “What Utahns Need to Know” (https://lnkd.in/gBkh9era) that will help you learn more about workforce development.?? ?? And second, we have a short introductory overview (https://lnkd.in/gw_yC92d) produced in partnership with Utah Education Network. Susan R. Madsen Brieanne (Brie) Sparks, MBA Robbyn Scribner Samantha Aird Utah Women & Leadership Project Utah State University - Jon M. Huntsman School of Business Utah Education Network Marta Nielsen

Congratulations! Championing women through family-friendly practices and women-specific initiatives is so important. Learn more or consider applying at inutah.org/100-companies. When we lift girls and women, we lift everyone.

A wonderful conversation between one of our amazing volunteers and Utah Public Radio! This movement would not be possible without so many like Maya coming together to make a difference for Utah women & girls. Join our efforts by completing this short form and get engaged in a meaningful way: https://lnkd.in/g-kJ82gr Thank you, Maya Mackinnon and to all who are part of A Bolder Way Forward!

The BWF Garfield County Coalition held an in-person meeting last week and a virtual meeting this week to educate residents about BWF and how they can get involved. Thank you to everyone making a difference for girls and women in Garfield County! #bwfGarfieldCounty Callie Adams Elizabeth J.

The BWF Iron County Coalition had a great gathering at Southwest Technical College last week. Thank you to all those leaning in to make a difference for girls and women in Iron County! #bwfIronCounty Rhonda Vasquez Brittany Fisher, MBA

Learn more about entrepreneurship in Utah and what A Bolder Way Forward movement is doing to lead the nation with the highest concentration of women-owned businesses. https://lnkd.in/gmBYihHr Susan R. Madsen Brieanne (Brie) Sparks, MBA Utah Women & Leadership Project

Thank you to the BWF Washington County Coalition and the Women's Influence Network (WIN) for hosting a great event last week in St. George about the status of women in Utah and A Bolder Way Forward. #bwfWashingtonCounty Jamie Shaw Cristina Zavala Debi Barmonde Katarina Aikens Colette Cox, MBA, CEcD

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in the U.S., and A Bolder Way Forward wants to help get messages into all communities, congregations, and homes throughout Utah. One of our spokes is A Bolder Way Forward Child Sexual Abuse Spoke, and in support of their work, the Utah Women & Leadership Project is hosting a free 1-hour webinar we hope you'll join. Approximately 1 in 7 children in Utah are sexually abused each year in Utah, yet many Utahns don’t recognize it as problem in their community. How can we address this issue and work toward a safer future for our kids? I will be interviewing four dedicated leaders in the space of child sexual abuse prevention on April 2 for a discussion on preventing child sexual abuse, its prevalence and impact, and solutions that can make a difference. Dr. Susan R. Madsen will interview leaders of amazing organizations that are doing critical work in this area: Jake Neeley (Malouf Foundation), Chris Yadon, MPA (Saprea). Laurieann Thorpe (Prevent Child Abuse Utah) and Sage Hancock, MBA (GenerationAll). Don’t miss this important conversation—register now for the free webinar on April 2. RSVP today at https://lnkd.in/g_Y5ysaM Utah State University - Jon M. Huntsman School of Business Utah State University Extension Utah State University State of Utah UTAH'S CHILDREN'S JUSTICE CENTER PROGRAM #bwfutah #bwfchildsexualabuse