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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.

WERC's 2019 Annual Student Sponsorship
Please support women in 2019 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.

As our thank you, please enjoy the following highlighted benefits.  More details enclosed:

  • Four (4) tickets at WERC’s 2019 First Impressions Second Chances June Event
  • Table of eight (8) to WERC’s 2019 Annual October Luncheon
  • Your company’s name listed on invitations and programs for both events
  • Recognition on WERC’s website, social media and marketing platforms during 2019
$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.

As our thank you, please enjoy the following highlighted benefits.  More details enclosed:

  • Four (4) tickets to WERC’s 2019 First Impressions Second Chances June Event
  • Four (4) tickets to WERC’s 2019 Annual October Luncheon
  • Your company’s name listed on invitations and programs for both events
  • Company 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.

As our thank you, please enjoy the following highlighted benefits.  More details enclosed:

  • Two (2) tickets to WERC’s 2019 First Impressions Second Chances June Event
  • Two (2) tickets to WERC’s 2019 Annual October Luncheon
  • Your company’s name listed on invitations and programs for both events

 

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.

$50

Review of individual career goals.

Other

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

WERC's Heroes Fund
Make a donation in honor or memory of a loved one and put your love to WERC! These donations honor all of the behind-the-scene supporters who are not publicly proclaimed, yet have a shared legacy to "Live Life with Passion and Make a Difference!"
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.