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Important Notes from this article:
- “Returnships are paid internships that are specially designed for professional women (and men, too) who have taken a long hiatus from their careers, usually for family reasons.”
- “Path Forward says that its goal is to empower women and men who have taken time off from their career to focus on caregiving. In addition to internships and job placement programs, Path Forward also offers seminars featuring interview tips, resume tips and career advice.”
- “According to Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead, studies show 74% of professional women rejoin the workforce after taking time off to have families.”
- “Women are still significantly underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. Surprisingly, studies by the US Census show that the number of women in computer fields has actually declined since the 1990s. To right the ship, grassroots start-ups are engaging in a concentrated effort to help more women move into to STEM fields.”
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