Getting Involved Benefits Your Community and You!

Benefits include Leadership Experience, Career and Scholarship Opportunities

Here are some recommended organizations for you to consider


Alpha Gamma Sigma - The California Community College Scholastic Honor Society - Alpha Gamma Sigma (AGS) is a California statewide community college scholarship honor society which has the purpose of fostering, promoting, maintaining, and recognizing student scholarship.

American Association for Medical Trascriptionist - To represent and advance the profession of medical transcription and its practitioners.

American Association of University Women - To represent and advance the profession of medical transcription and its practitioners

Association for Women in Computing - The Association for Women in Computing (AWC) is a not-for-profit, professional organization for individuals with an interest in information technology. AWC is dedicated to the advancement of women in the computing fields, in business, industry, science, education, government, and the military.

American Business Women's Association - To bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition.

California Business Education Association - The California Business Education Association (CBEA) represents professionals involved in education for and about business at all levels of public and private institutions. The mission of the Association is to recognize, encourage, and promote excellence in business disciplines and to collaborate with other disciplines and other groups dedicated to this mission.

Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research - The goal of the CRA Committee on the Status of Women in Computing research (CRA-W) is to take positive action to increase the number of women participating in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) research and education at all levels. For more information, read about CRA-W's background.

International Society for Business Education - membership is open to individuals who are interested in Business Education, such as teachers, trainers and administrators. In addition, collective memberships are available to organizations, such an educational institutions, governmental and other agencies, industry, trade unions, and employers' associations.

The National Association for Female Executives - the largest women’s professional association and the largest women business owners’ organization in the country, provides resources and services — through education, networking, and public advocacy — to empower its members to achieve career success and financial security.

The National Business Education Association - This service is for Business Educational to review and receive current information from their national organization as they prepare students for the ever changing world of work.

National Notary Association - For over 40 years, the National Notary Association has been the solution for what Notaries need. We make your life as a Notary easier We save you time and money We enhance your career And we help you to serve the public responsibly and ethically.

San Diego Women's Network This is your opportunity to expand your network of friends and resources, and to enhance your personal and professional development skills.
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Actresses @ Work - Encouraging the entertainment industry to recognize the power and potential of women.

American Association of University Women (AAUW) - A US-based organization that promotes education and equity for women and girls.

American Business Women's Association - ABWA has dedicated more than 40 years to women's education and provided workplace skills and career-development training for more than 545,000 members. It has also awarded more than $43 million in women's scholarships.

American Business Women International (ABWI) - Non-profit organization founded to encourage and support business women involved or interested in international trade opportunities.

American Medical Women's Association - This is an organization of over 10,000 women physicians and medical students dedicated to the care of the woman patient and serving as the unique voice for women's health.

American Nurses AssociationThe   - A full-service professional organization representing the nation's 2.6 million Registered Nurses through its 53 constituent state associations and 13 organizational affiliate members.

Asian American Women's Alliance - Dedicated to building leadership skills among Asian American women in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

Association of Professional Insurance Women (APIW) - Professional women in insurance, reinsurance and risk management.

Association of Professional Women at UTD - The Association of Professional Women (APW) at the University of Texas at Dallas was created to serve the needs of the professional women at the university of Texas at Dallas.

Black Career Women - Black Career Women (BCW) was founded by black women in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1977 to address the career concerns of black working women.

Business and Professional Women/USA - A national organization that promotes equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information.

Canadian Women's Business Network - Supports the efforts & growth of all women and aims to promote and encourage business connections between women at home and around the globe.

Christian Business & Professional Women International - Interdenominational Christian based professional development association dedicated to nurturing and empowering women to achieve their vision and goals for spiritual and professional growth.

Colorado Women's Bar Association - Works to promote women in the legal profession and the interests of women generally.

Elderhostel Home Page - Elderhostel is a nonprofit organization providing educational adventures all over the world to adults aged 55 and over.

Equal Rights Advocates (ERA) - One of the oldest and most respected women's law centers in the nation.  Based in San Francisco, ERA works for the advancement of women through the establishment of their economic, social and political equality. 

Federally Employed Women - FEW is an organization formed to advocate for equal employement rights for women employed by the Federal Government

Financial Women International - Serves women in the financial services industry who seek to expand their personal and professional capabilities through self-directed growth in a supportive environment.

Hearts At Home - Offers professional weekend conferences for the mother at home and a monthly newsletter to provide encouragement and support for any stay-at-home mom.

International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) - World's largest association for administrative support staff, with over 700 chapters and 40,000 members and affiliates worldwide.

Italian Federation of Business and Professional Women - FIDAPA promotes the initiatives of women working in the field of arts, professions and business, without distinction of race, language, religion.

Minnesota Women Lawyers - Working to secure the full and equal participation of women in the legal profession and in a just society.

National Association for Female Executives - NAFE provides the resources and services­ through education, networking, and public advocacy­ to empower its members to achieve career success and financial security.

National Association of Insurance Women International (NAIW) - Dedicated to helping women succeed in the insurance industry. We offer educational oportunities, products, and a great networking effort.

National Association of Railway Business Women - Professional women's organization stimulating interest in the railroad industry.

National Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Malaysia-NAWEM - As the platform for women entrepreneurs, NAWEM is also the leadership that will influence and shape policies which will benefit women in business in particular and the nation in general.

National Council of Negro Women - A multi-faceted, non-profit organization that works at the national, state, local and international levels.

National Council on the Aging, Inc. - They offer an extensive catalogue of aging-related material.

National Federation of Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, Inc. - The purpose of the National Federation of Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, Inc. is to promote, in all congregations throughout the United States, the ministry of caregiving to disabled persons and their families without reference to age, gender, race or religious affiliation.

National Senior Citizens Law Center - Legal assistance to group or individual advocates for the elderly. Informational material on age discrimination, Medicaid/Medicare, nursing homes, pensions.

Pennsylvania Women's Press Association - Professional association laboring on behalf of journalistic excellence, with information on programs, annual contest, scholarships, district, and membership info.

Resources For Women, Inc. - Empowerment through networking. Members and visitors are empowered through the transformational process of networking and connect with resources to achieve their visions.

Society of Women Engineers',The - A non-profit educational and service organization of graduate engineers and women and men with equivalent engineering experience.

Virginia NOW - A multi-issue organization of a diverse group of women and men, young and old, working together to ensure that women and girls have all of the rights, privileges, and responsibilities that men and boys have in the United States and Virginia. NOW focuses on the political, social, and economic equality for all women and girls.

Women In Film - A professional organization founded in Los Angeles in 1973 with the commitment to recognize, develop, and actively promote the unique visions of women in the global communications industry.

Women in Publishing - Women in Publishing aims to promote the status of women working in publishing and related trades by helping them to develop their careers.

Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia - Advances women in the legal profession through member services, publications, networking opportunities, and advocacy.

Women's Economic Club - The only women's organization of its kind in the United States and one of the largest and most prestigious business forums in the Midwest.

Women's Council of REALTORS®,The - A community of real estate professionals creating career opportunities, promoting success strategies and inspiring leadership and individual achievement.

Women's Energy Network - For women who work professionaly with nuclear energy or are concerned with energy issues in Japan. This site is intended to act as a forum for the experts and the public

Women's International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) - Promotes the role of women in the shipping & trading industries.

Women's Voting Guide - The Women's Voting Guide is a project of the Women Leaders Online Fund, a new, nonpartisan educational organization created to educate women about current issues in government, society, the economy, the media, and cyberspace.

Zonta International - A worldwide service organization of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women.