This summer marks the 20th anniversary of Vermont Works for Women's Rosie's Girls camp. To celebrate, we asked former and current campers, supporters, friends, and staff to tell us about their Rosie's Girls experience by completing our fun new Camp Lib. Check out some of their responses! Read More
We are the sum of our experiences, and what we experience early on is the catalyst to helping us create who we become. Which is why it is so important that programs like Rosie’s Girls exist, to provide young girls the opportunity to learn a variety of skills that they might not otherwise encounter through conventional learning. Read More
This year we are celebrating Rosie’s Girls’ 20th year in Vermont – 20 years of empowering campers to follow their passions, try new things, and believe in themselves. Read More
Using our guiding principles of Challenge by Choice, using inclusive language and encouraging positive self-esteem, we create safe spaces – free from judgement – where young women and gender non-conforming youth feel secure stepping outside of their comfort zones and trying new things in a way they may not have done in another setting or a mixed group. Read More
Having more scientifically trained people in Vermont, no matter what career pathway they take, is incredibly important for our state’s economic future. Read More
If women and non-binary folks are not designing, building, and testing the work, then their needs and perspectives will also be left out of the vision. Read More
Vermont Works for Women’s flagship event, Women Can Do, celebrates its 20th anniversary this October 11th! Therefore, it was timely and unique that we had the opportunity to... Read More
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Women Can Do conference, and VWW is kicking off the celebration in Peru! Read More
I am a big supporter of Vermont Works for Women as they help young women see that there are options and help them realize their potential! Read More
Twelve years ago, I hung up my Reeboks. The pain of plantar fasciitis (“runner’s heel”) had become so severe that I finally had to give up the sport I loved since I was 14. The years passed, and I got used to not running—but I still missed it every day. Read More