Resources For Women Interested in Business

Were you inspired by our coverage of Jane Fraser, newest CEO of Citibank? Are you looking for more resources to get involved in business, and build a network of successful women? UConn FEC recommends you check out some of the following resources; both exclusive to the University of Connecticut and national organizations. University of Connecticut Resources:

UConn Women in Business Association

• According to UConntact, “Women in Business is a student-run organization that seeks to foster students' personal and professional development, specifically that of women. The purpose of the organization is to bridge students' professional goals and ambitions with that of personal life. The organization does so by raising awareness of the many issues that women face in the professional business world. More importantly, the organization is to prepare students, especially young women, with a competitive edge and knowledge for success in pursuing future careers through networking opportunities with corporate leaders, panel discussions, and workshops."

• Contact: uconnwomeninbusiness@gmail.com

UConn Women in Finance Association

• According to UConntact, “The Women’s Finance Association (WFA) is UConn’s first student-run organization that cultivates female leadership and unparalleled success in the financial industry. WFA is overseen by an Advisory Board which consists of professionals across diversified segments of finance. WFA’s programming incorporates an intensive educational curriculum, exclusive networking opportunities, and corporate presentations to equip high-achieving students with technical skills and resources. Members will have extensive opportunities to directly apply key concepts and skills through highly interactive events and experiential learning.

• The mission of WFA is to foster a comprehensive understanding of financial concepts and related segments to elevate the role of women in finance.”

• Contact: uconnwfa@gmail.com

National Organizations:

Forte Foundation:

• According to their website, the mission of the Forte Foundation is to, “Launch women into fulfilling, significant careers through access to business education, professional development, and a community of successful women...We give women equal access to infrastructure—business education, role models, professional networks, leadership training—that empowers them to rethink what’s possible. Forté's kit of practical tools can change their career trajectories and earning power.”

• Forte is open to women of all ages but provides undergraduate students the specific services of business conferences, a year-round career program, and access to an alumni network.

• Contact: Grace Burns, grace.burns@uconn.edu to learn more about Forte.

If you have any organizations open to undergraduate involvement that you know of, either at UConn or outside of UConn, please contact grace.burns@uconn.edu, and we will include them in our next issue!