To provide input in the development of policies and
programs affecting the employment of women; to expand training and employment
opportunities for women and promote their entry into better paying jobs,
especially in high technology and nontraditional occupations; to establish
linkage with national and community organizations, business and industry,
trade unions, research foundations, academic and Federal, State, and local
government agencies for cooperative projects that address the employment and
supportive service needs of women; and to develop publications and disseminate
information on women's economic status, employment rights, and job options.
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:
Advisory Services and Counseling. Place Cursor Here for Definition
USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
Technical information, including program models and
advisory services that aid in the development of training and employment
programs serving women; in the establishment of support systems such as
work/family support systems; and in planning and developing career
opportunities.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility: Any
individual or group located in the United States or its territories.
Beneficiary Eligibility:
Individuals (particularly women) and groups.
Pre-application Coordination:
Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure:
Requests for information or advice may be made to the appropriate Department
of Labor, Women's Bureau regional office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog,
or to the Headquarters Office listed under the Information Contacts section of
this program.
Award Procedure: Not
applicable.
Deadlines: None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:
Not applicable.
Appeals: Not applicable.
Renewals: Not applicable.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements:
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:
Not applicable.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports: Not applicable.
Audits: Not applicable.
Records: Not applicable.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification:
16-0165-0-1-505.
Obligations: (Salaries and
Expenses) FY 01 $10,186,000; FY 02 est $9,973,000; and FY 03 est $8,369,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance:
Not applicable.
During Fiscal Year 2001, the Women's Bureau conducted
and co-sponsored several major projects in the areas of child care, elder
care, and welfare-to-work. The following are examples of the Bureau's
accomplishments: The Women's Bureau completed phase one of its child care
provider training pilot projects to train individuals transitioning off
welfare as certified child care providers and guarantee successful graduates
permanent jobs with advancement opportunities and benefits. The Women's Bureau
began a three-month pilot project entitled Girls' E-Mentoring in Science,
Engineering and Technology (GEM-SET) project designed to provide an avenue for
girls to interact with women in science, engineering, and technology through
e- mail as a group. Additionally, the Women's Bureau, through partnership with
the Employment and Training Administration, began a one stop career initiative
to develop and implement a technical assistance program to provide local
women's community based and faith-based organizations with the grant writing
and system information tools they need to become partners with the local
system. The Women's Bureau implemented a project to help women achieve
competency in technology through the development and management of an
accessible, interactive community-based technology center that provides
information dissemination, instruction and consulting functions in order to
provide technological information to under-served communities, with a special
emphasis on women. Also, the Women's Bureau implemented a pilot project to
recruit over 150 employers, educators, workers and community-based
organizations to share technological information through a centralized website
and in 10 monthly conference calls. The project is expected to increase the
number of girls and women who participate in technology related training and
education programs. WORK AND FAMILY - Through its clearinghouse -- the
National Resource and Information Center (NRIC)--and the Internet, employees,
employers, and interested constituents were able to access program,
publication and resource information on specific topics such as dependent
care, alternative work schedules, flexible benefit plans, and worker's rights.
SINGLE HEADS OF HOUSEHOLDS AND DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS-- The Bureau continued
efforts in support of customized training and technical assistance for
strengthening services provided to displaced homemakers and other women
experiencing workplace transition. INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM -- Through
cooperative efforts between the State Department and the Labor Department's
Bureau of International Labor Affairs, the Women's Bureau worked closely with
the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Advisory Group on Gender
Integration; the Organization of American States' Commission of Women (OAS/CIM);
and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
The Women's Bureau produced a new publication on
trafficking in persons, in cooperation with the Departments of State, Justice,
and Health and Human Services; and updated the Work Related Childcare
Statistics fact sheet.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office:
Contact the nearest Department of Labor, Women's Bureau regional office in
Appendix IV of the Catalog listed under the Office of the Secretary.
Headquarters Office:
Director, Women's Bureau, Office of the Secretary, Department of Labor,
Washington, DC 20210. Telephone: (202) 693-6710. Contact: Office of
Information and Support Services, Women's Bureau, Room S3305, Office of the
Secretary, Department of Labor, Washington, DC 20210. Telephone: (202)
693-6727.
