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WERC is a not-for-profit organization that works to advance women's success in the workplace by building their economic and personal independence. 100% of ALL proceeds from your donations directly benefit the women at WERC.

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Give the gift of empowerment and make a donation to the Capital District Women's Employment & Resource Center (WERC) to advance women's success in the workplace by building their economic and personal independence. 100% of ALL proceeds from your donations directly benefit the women at WERC.
WERC's Annual Student Sponsorship
Please support women on their journeys to economic and personal independence through an Annual Student Sponsorship. There are three levels of sponsorship that will allow four women, two women or one woman to receive ALL career readiness, computer training and job search services provided by WERC until they secure EMPLOYMENT, AND a lifetime of networking and support services from WERC.
$6000.00

At the $6,000 Level – FOUR (4) women will receive ALL career readiness, computer training and job search services provided by WERC until they secure EMPLOYMENT.  They will also receive a lifetime of networking and support services from WERC.

       In appreciate for your sponsorship, enjoy the following benefits:

  • Four (4) tickets for WERC’s 2020 First Impressions Second Chances June Event
  • Table of eight (8) for WERC’s 2020 Annual October Luncheon
  • Your company’s name listed on invitations and programs and on social media for both events
  • Opportunity to display your company’s banner at WERC’s 2020 Annual October Luncheon
  • Your company’s logo and link to your website on WERC’s website for twelve (12) months
  • List your company’s job openings on WERC’s job board and WERC’s website
$3000.00

At the $3,000 Level - TWO (2) women will receive ALL career readiness, computer training and job search services provided by WERC until they secure EMPLOYMENT.  They will also receive a lifetime of networking and support services from WERC.

In appreciate for your sponsorship, enjoy the following benefits:

  • Four (4) tickets for WERC’s 2020 First Impressions Second Chances June Event
  • Four (4) tickets for WERC’s 2020 Annual October Luncheon
  • Your company’s name listed on invitations and programs for both events
  • Your company‘s name on WERC’s website for six (6) months during event advertising period
$1500.00

At the $1,500 Level - ONE (1) woman will receive ALL career readiness, computer training and job search services provided by WERC until she secures EMPLOYMENT.  She will also receive a lifetime of networking and support services from WERC.

        In appreciate for your sponsorship, enjoy the following benefits:

  • Two (2) ickets for WERC’s 2020 First Impressions Second Chances June Event
  • Two (2) tickets for WERC’s 2020 Annual October Luncheon
  • Your company’s name listed on invitations and programs for both events
  • Your company’s name on WERC’s website for three (3) months during event advertising period
Founders Fund
Honoring the memory of Patricia Galivan McLean, the original founder and driving force behind the opening of the Albany Displaced Homemaker Program, now the Capital District Women's Employment & Resource Center (WERC). The Founder's Fund keeps Pat's memory alive and continues to carry on her vision for making the world a better place for all women and finding a way to serve more women in need.
$1500

One woman will receive ALL career readiness, computer training and job search services provided by WERC until she finds Employment!

$500

Networking and business card class including printed business cards, professional card holder and one networking event with a WERC Ambassador.

$250

Resume and cover letter workshop including completed resume packet and flash drive.

$100

Computer class for a woman transitioning back into the workforce.

Other

Amount of your choice. 100% of ALL proceeds from your donations directly benefit the women at WERC.

Juanita Ecker Student Networking Fund
Donations from "The Juanita Ecker Student Networking Fund" will allow us to continue teaching networking classes, assist students in creating their own business cards, and provide funds for our graduates to attend community networking events with our WERC Ambassadors.