Women Employed Employee Directory
Civic and Social OrganizationsIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
Based in Chicago, Women Employed operates in the civic and social sector to advance equity for women in the workforce. It is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit that pursues policy change, expands access to education, and advocates for fair and inclusive workplaces. Founded in 1973, it has a long history of driving systemic change while maintaining a stance not to endorse political candidates. Its work centers on supporting women's economic opportunity, including research on barriers to empowerment and initiatives that foster entrepreneurship and career development. In 2024, it announced a collaboration with The Aspen Group and Midwestern Career College to launch an initiative for low-income women in the Chicago area.