"United We" is a non-profit organization developed to advance women’s economic and civic leadership. Their desire is to help grow Kansas women’s participation in the workforce. Wendy Doyle, CEO of the non-profit says they are looking to collect data to enact policy change. In a story from KOAM United We has worked towards similar goals in other states. Doyle says they use town halls to bring together key stakeholders to discuss what can be done to reduce barriers and get families back to work.
Reducing the licensing requirements and qualifications to get people to work quickly and help especially women who may have dropped out of the workplace and want to reenter is one of the main goals. 33 civic and business leaders, as well as elected officials, are working to make sure that rural voices are heard. They plan to hold the first town hall in Kansas on August 3rd in Pittsburg at Pitt State University. For more info go to kggfradio.com and follow the link. Lunch and childcare will be provided.
