FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 8, 2007
For more information, contact:
Peg Larson
307.382.1828

WCWI seeks exhibitors and workshop hosts for nontraditional job fair

CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Council for Women’s Issues (WCWI) is looking for exhibitors and workshop hosts for the 2nd Nontraditional Job Fair for Wyoming female students in grades 9-12, which will take place October 12 at Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs.

Each exhibitor will have the opportunity to have a display as well as offer workshops to the participants. There is no fee to participate; however, the WCWI asks that exhibitors provide two door prizes from each company or agency for the student attendees.

Last year more than 500 young women attended the event and the expectation is that interest will remain very high.

Wyoming women experience one of the largest wage gaps in the country. A University of Wyoming and WCWI study suggests one way to address the problem is to encourage women to seek employment in nontraditional career fields.

“Our goal is to help Wyoming’s young women learn, earn and live in Wyoming,” said Michelle Aldrich, WCWI member. “High school aged girls may not realize they have the aptitude or the skills needed to succeed in a variety of jobs that pay a living wage.”

For additional information on the job fair or to request a registration form, contact Peg Larson, Western Wyoming Community College (WWCC) at 307.382.1828 or visit www.wwcc.wy.edu/careerday/.

The WCWI is a 13-member council with representation from each of the nine Judicial Districts in addition to four at-large members and one ex-officio member from the Wyoming Business Council. The WCWI is a Governor appointed council.

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