Professional Women’s Resources and Opportunities
Education
Leadership York
Leadership York has trained, connected, and inspired individuals to serve York County since 1978.
Susquehanna SCORE
Susquehanna SCORE supports business development in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, and York Counties through Free Mentoring & Low Cost Workshops.
Women’s Network of York
The Women’s Network of York is designed for the woman who welcomes the opportunities opened by our rapidly changing society to further her own career goals and to help shape the future role of women in our society.
York Traditions Bank: Her Traditions
Her Traditions is an initiative to help make finances come alive and take the mystery out of investing for women.
Mentoring
Mentorship York
Matches mentees who have a clear career progression, engage in community service and held volunteer leadership positions, and have clearly articulated personal, professional, and community involvement goals with prominent community leaders.
Women Living United
Women Living United (WLU) is a group where, regardless of age and background, women can come together to impact the lives of those in York County through volunteer projects, mentoring and hands-on leadership.
Women President’s Organization
Harrisburg Chapter
Women Presidents’ Organization, Inc. (WPO) is for women presidents of multimillion-dollar companies. Members take part in professionally facilitated peer advisory groups in order to bring the “genius out of the group” and accelerate the growth of their businesses. For information and questions contact Jayne H. Huston, 724.858.8600.
Volunteerism & Philanthropy
Women’s Giving Circle
The Women’s Giving Circle of York County Community Foundation is building a community of thoughtful, effective philanthropists. We aspire to advance York County’s social capital through the Circle’s community leadership, charitable investments, and course of study.
YorIt
YorIt, an initiative of York County Community Foundation is comprised of people who are excited to build their lives in York, who are enthusiastic about York’s potential and who wish to contribute to the future of York
Catholic Women’s Club of York
Promotion of educational, literary and welfare work, and to stimulate a feeling of fraternity among its members.
York Young Professionals
York Young Professionals was founded with the goal of fostering interaction between young professionals, community residents, stakeholders and our business community. YYP creates positive opportunities for networking, community outreach and professional identity.
The Woman’s Club of York
The mission of this Club is to engage in Philanthropic activities in the Greater York Area, to provide cultural and educational opportunities for the membership and the Community.
Junior League of York
An organization of women dedicated to promoting voluntarism and improving York County through effective action and leadership of skilled volunteers.
Women Living United
Women Living United (WLU) is a group where, regardless of age and background, women can come together to impact the lives of those in York County through volunteer projects, mentoring and hands-on leadership.
Young Women’s Club of York
Young Women’s Club is a community service/social organization providing opportunities for newcomers and York County residents to become active in the York community. Young Women’s Club of York offers monthly club meetings, social activities, educational programs, and community service projects.
Resources
- York Entrepreneur Guide
- BUSINESS Woman Magazine
- Central Penn Business Journal’s Women In Leadership
- Community First Fund
- Susquehanna SCORE
- Your Community Women’s Journal
- AMBER Grants for Women Owned Businesses
- Women’s Business Center as ASSETS
- York Business Academy
- Crispus Attucks Urban Entrepreneurship Initiative
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