The NC Center For Women In Public Service Hosts Women On Board Workshop July 24

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Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (1888PressRelease) July 22, 2010 - Dana Jennings, CEO of The NC Center for Women in Public Service (NCCWPS), a nonpartisan organization that prepares women for elected and appointed offices statewide, has announced that the organization will host a Women on Board workshop for women interested in appointments to boards and commissions at the municipal, county and statewide levels. The workshop will be held Saturday, July 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement in the Reuter Center, located on the University of North Carolina at Asheville campus at One University Heights.

At the workshop, women will learn why appointed positions are powerful and important, and they will be introduced to the structure of boards and commissions. To register for the Women on Board workshop, visit http://nccwps.org/NCCWPS/Content/Page/REGISTER-FOR-A-WORKSHOP.html.

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"Our Women on Board Workshops provide an excellent opportunity for women looking to become involved in public service in a meaningful way," said Jennings. "We hope North Carolina women will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to learn more about the appointments process and its significance to our way of government."

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- Workshop objectives will include an overview of the status of N.C. women in various public service roles; a discussion focused on the barriers and challenges that impact women; an overview of boards and commissions and how they operate; the opportunity to interact with local appointed officials and to learn about their experiences; strategies to secure public service positions; a review of the personal public service profile; and hands-on research to identify actual municipal and state level opportunities.

ABOUT THE NC CENTER FOR WOMEN IN PUBLIC SERVICE (NCCWPS):
The NC Center for Women in Public Service (NCCWPS) is a nonpartisan organization that prepares women for elected and appointed offices statewide. As a provider of comprehensive political leadership training programs, NCCWPS teaches women how to enter the political pipeline, building their confidence and developing the practical skills to run successful campaigns and serve as powerful and effective leaders. Its Women on Board Workshops prepare women to serve on appointed boards and commissions. Its Women in Office Institute is an intensive six-day residential program that introduces women to public service work, including appointed and elected office, the rigors of campaigning, the skills needed for successful fundraising, and the effect that campaigning or service in office may have on families and professional lives. Through building the involvement of women at all levels of governance in North Carolina, the NCCWPS helps women channel their passion, find their voice, expand their support network and ultimately get elected or appointed to a position where they can be an influential leader and make a real change through public service. For more information, call (919) 832-9996 or visit http://www.nccwps.org.

ABOUT WOMEN ON BOARD:
Established in April 2009, Women on Board is a program of the North Carolina Center for Women in Public Service. The NC Center for Women in Public Service, a nonprofit, multipartisan organization, prepares women to seek and serve in elected and appointed offices, advocates for systems and infrastructure to facilitate women's involvement, and promotes the value of women in governance. The Women on Board program is a four-prong approach to increasing the number of women on the boards and commissions of North Carolina. The program focuses on systems improvements coupled with the preparation and presentation of individual candidates for appointed positions. Research shows that women bring unique skills and values to public service, including a more inclusive approach to policy-making, greater transparency of the process, and a focus on issues relating to women, children and families. For more information, call (919) 832-9996 or visit http://www.nccwps.org.

Jill Mastrangelo
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