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Career advice and job search site aimed at women, with articles on job hunting, salary negotiation, and workplace topics, plus a job board. Articles are free; courses and coaching are paid.
Fast Company article on how women may quietly manage stress at work in ways that hold back their careers.
Why I recommend it: Fast Company sometimes limits free reads. I couldn't open the page, so the description comes from its title.
A free AI workshop designed for Gen X women, covering how to use AI to simplify work, life, and business. Hosted by AI strategist Allie K. Miller.
From the site: A free workshop built for Gen X women who want practical ways to use AI for work, life and business.
Grant, mentorship, and network access for women with projects and ideas that advance women and girls — including awards for established change agents, aspiring disruptors, and women facing financial barriers.
Why I recommend it: Read the guidelines carefully: Pave HER Way runs multiple award tracks, and each has distinct eligibility and timing.
Free career resources for people rebuilding after a layoff, career gap, or difficult exit — including a five-question career audit and comeback guides.
Why I recommend it: A good set of reflective exercises for anyone whose career has been interrupted and wants to regain clarity before jumping back into applications.
Event series and community calendar for Gen X women navigating career reinvention.
Why I recommend it: If you are mid-career and rethinking direction, being in a room with people doing the same thing helps more than another article.
Global nonprofit that has served over 1.5 million women with workplace attire, coaching, and a continuing network of support to advance economic mobility.
Why I recommend it: The clothes are the entry point; the ongoing coaching and peer network are where the real value lives. Use this if you or someone you coach is re-entering the workforce.
Community, conferences, and training for women in cybersecurity, including student and career-changer tracks.
Why I recommend it: The seminars are useful, but the member community is where the referrals actually come from.
Directory of women's funds and gender-equity funders you can search by region and focus.
Why I recommend it: Use the directory to find local funders instead of competing nationally for the same few grants.
Monthly $10,000 grants for women-owned businesses and nonprofits, with a simple application.
Why I recommend it: Low-effort application relative to the award. Apply monthly rather than once.
