The Tjuana Byrd Summer Internship Program is a 12-week paid summer internship program for Arkansas women of color attending college and pursuing a degree in STEAM (finance & related majors included). Our internship program is intentionally designed to increase access to and representation in these fields for women of color in our state by eliminating barriers of cost, social capital, and location. We are now accepting applications for 2025!
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Advance is a monthly giving community invested in advancing the economic security and prosperity of Arkansas women and girls. It is impactful, personalized, and sustainable!
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The WFA was created 25 years ago by our Founders, a group of dedicated, action-oriented women who sparked change in our state. In 2023, we are establishing a new call: for Disruptors to fan that spark into a flame for the next 25 years. With a $2,500 investment to support the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas you can join the community of women listed above to create real change and economic security for Arkansas women and girls.
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“We hope that legislators, employers and organizations across the state can use these findings to help open doors for more women to successfully enter into the workforce and find success throughout their careers and endeavors.” -CEO of the WFA, Anna Beth Gorman.
Women's Commission Report
SAVE10 is an initiative to empower Arkansas women to save for life by committing to saving 10% of their income for retirement.
Save10
Our Women Empowered initiative is focused on ensuring economic security for all Arkansas women, as well as improving the financial futures of those who have already achieved economic security.
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Our Girls of Promise® initiative, presented by Acxiom, is focused on girls in Arkansas who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Mathematics (STEAM) fields!
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Our most recent study focused on identifying gaps in Arkansas' entrepreneurial ecosystem and the services provided by the entrepreneurial support organizations to women of color as they venture to establish their own business.
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