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 | Establishment of the Federal Women's Program (FWP): The Federal Women's Program was established in 1967 in response to Executive Order 11375, which added sex to other prohibited forms of discrimination in the federal government. The overall mission of the Federal Women's Program is to improve employment and advancement opportunities for women in the federal workforce. In the Department of the Army, the Federal Women's Program is an integral part of the Army's Equal Employment Opportunity Program. The Federal Women's Program Manager (FWP) is the source of information regarding the employment of women and the advisor to those responsible for personnel management. The Federal Women's Program Manager assists the EEO Officer with affirmative action planning to help eliminate the underrepresentation of women in all occupational groups. The Federal Women's Program Manager is responsible for identifying issues, examining installation policies, assessing the installation climate, and developing proposals, recommendations, strategies and/or positions directed toward resolving specific issues. Each year, the EEO Agency conducts a DA forum for Federal Women's Program Managers and other Army personnel involved in policies related to the employment and advancement of women. The purpose of the forum is to provide policy information, training on timely issues, and to share successful FWP initiatives. The forum is generally held in conjunction with the National Training Program (NTP) of Federally Employed Women, Inc. In conjunction with the Army forum, the Director of the Federal Women's Program and the MACOM FWP Managers meet to develop initiatives to guide FWP actions for the coming year. These initiatives are issues believed to require particular emphasis over and above projects routinely undertaken. FWP Initiatives for FY03
The Federal Women's Program (FWP) should not be confused with Federally Employed Women (FEW) Inc. Federally Employed Women was founded in 1968, and is a private, non-profit organization comprised of federal employees worldwide dedicated to forwarding the goals of the Federal Women's Program. To belong to FEW, one must join and pay dues. FEW has a National Governing board and local chapters around the world. To achieve its goals of ending sex discrimination in the government and furthering the potential of women in government service, FEW lobbies and testifies before the Congress, conducts training seminars and provides invaluable resources, information, and leadership to its members. More information may be found at http://www.few.org/ The Federal Women's Program is an integral part of the overall Equal Employment Opportunity Program. The FWP Manager acts as the Department's contact point, source of information, and advisor on matters involving the employment and career advancement of women. Women's History Month is celebrated during the month of March. It was enacted by Public Law 101-6 in 1987. Its purpose is to recognize the contributions of American women to the nation. A theme is established each year, and the President of the United States issues a proclamation calling on all Americans to participate in activities designed to recognize the contributions of women. Women's Equality Day is celebrated each year on August 26. Women's Equality Day commemorates the passage of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920, which gave women the right to vote. This occasion recognizes the continuing efforts toward full equality for women. Take Your Daughters/Sons to Work Day is held on the last Thursday in April. The concept of “Take Our Daughters to Work Day” is to inspire career visions in young women. The Army has expanded the concept to include sons as well as daughters. This will give daughters and sons the opportunity to see successful women and men working together in the wide range of occupations that exist in the U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers, Savannah District. Children in any activities should range from age eight (8) to fifteen (15). For information, please contact Ms. Angela P. Vaughn at (912) 652-5333. Special Emphasis Programs: |