1. Federal Women’s Program NRCS Iowa Federal Women’s Program (FWP)

2. Federal Women’s Program FWP is a special emphasis management program within the Equal Opportunity Program of the federal government. The FWP was established in 1967. Focuses on women, but disseminates information and items relating to all employees regardless of gender.

3. FWP Purpose Improve the recruitment, job retention and advancement opportunities for women Encourage the participation of women in all NRCS sponsored programs and activities

4. FWP Goals Increase respect for the abilities and accomplishments of women employees Address current issues of importance to women and men in today’s changing world.

5. FWP Goals (continued) Promote employee’s advancement potential by providing information on career planning, upward mobility, special training, continuing education opportunities and balancing work and family.

6. What you can do? Educate yourself about issues facing women and communicate that to other employees Employee Development Plans Mentoring

7. Questions??? Lori.altheide@ia.usda.gov Phone: 641-682-0752 x3