2008 Annual Equity Conference Working Together for Economic Equity! Wednesday, March 12, 2008 Co-Sponsored by Columbia College and South Carolina Women Work! Breed Leadership Center for Women, Columbia College Columbia, South Carolina Conference sessions will provide relevant information to enhance professional goals and objectives in advancing the opportunities of women in the workforce and in education in South Carolina.  Sessions will also focus on employment and training legislation, both federal and state, and their impact on the women and families that we serve.  South Carolina Women Work! is dedicated to the empowerment of women of diverse backgrounds and individuals with barriers to economic stability by establishing partnerships with various agencies, organizations, businesses/industries, faith-based organizations, and communities.  We hope to create opportunities for change through education, training, and professional development. In addition to our customary updates on federal legislation, this year’s conference will feature a discussion for encouraging women to pursue political positions.  A moderator will conduct the session as attendees receive advice from women who were recently elected to political positions. South Carolina Women Work! joins organizations like the Alliance for Women (Columbia College), the Center for Women (College of Charleston), and Wendy Brawley of "IMARA Woman" magazine in providing a forum for this discussion.  We hope you'll be able to join us and lend your voices to continue this important conversation. Anyone who is interested in women's issues and nontraditional training and employment should attend this very informative conference.   Registration fee includes membership to the national organization and state affiliates. We welcome business and industry leaders, community developers, workforce development professionals, agency providers, secondary and postsecondary teachers and administrators, job developers, and state and local agency service providers. This conference promises to be informative and beneficial for all professionals spearheading initiatives in education, job training, and equity programs.  We look forward to seeing you in March! Registration Form Please complete one registration form per person.  Duplicate as needed. Name                _______________________________________ Title                ________________________________________ Institution/Agency________________________________________ Address                _____________________________________ City/State/Zip         ____________________________________ Telephone (include area code)         __________________________ E-mail address        _________________________________ Registration Fees:        Deadline: March 7, 2008                        $75.00 Amount enclosed        $________Receipt required?  ____yes   ____no Agenda at a Glance Wednesday, March 12                8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.                       Registration, Coffee  9:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.                      General Sessions 11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.                    Lunch, Business 12:30 P.M.–3:00 P.M                           General Session                                                        Please make checks payable to SC Women Work! (Federal ID# 52- 1812332).  Mail completed registration form and check to: Mary Margaret Kendrick Coordinator/Counselor, CAREERS Program C/o Midlands Technical College Post Office Box 2408 Columbia, SC 29202