02/25/2020
Dear Competitor,
The Young Careerist is a competition that takes place at three levels; Local, State, and Regional. The winner will advance at the Local and State levels. The winner at Regional will receive a cash prize.
This is an experience you will enjoy. You will receive the opportunity to perfect your public speaking skills, meet new friends, and possibly advance and travel to the next level of competition.
If you have any questions, feel free to call Debbie White at 524-5104. Once your application is received you will be contacted with information about coaches to help you prepare for the competition, if you would like to take advantage of them.
This competition is open to both men and women.
Once you have completed the application, please return it to:
Mail To:
Debbie White
247 Loomis Lane
St Albans, VT 05478
Email To:
[email protected]
Applications must be received by March 28, 2020. Competition Date is April 21, 2020. The competition will take place at Twiggs on North Main Street in St Albans.
We look forward to meeting you,
Debbie White
Patricia Woodward
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YOUNG CAREERIST BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
This biographical information will be used as part of the judging process at the Local, State, and Regional Young Careerist Competitions. You may attach one additional sheet if necessary, along with the one page essay and a copy of your speech.
PERSONAL DATA
Name: Date of Birth:______________________________
Address:
City: ________________________________________State: ___________________ Zip Code: ____________
Phone: (____) ________________________ Email address:_________________________________________
EMPLOYMENT
Present Position: ______________________________________________ from _________ to ___________
(If not presently employed, please describe last employment)
Employer:
Address:
Job Title:
Job Description: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Second Position: ______________________________________________ from _________ to ___________
(If you are presently employed with two different employers, please list the second position in this space. If you have only one position, leave this area blank.)
Employer:
Address:
Job Title:
Job Description:
Job Description: EDUCATION (educational degrees/diplomas and major areas of study after high school)
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SCHOLASTIC HONORS/ PROFESSIONAL/PERSONAL AWARDS
__________________________________________________________________________________________
PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS, PAPERS PRESENTED, SPEECHES GIVEN
__________________________________________________________________________________________
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
CAREER GOAL:
Where do you see yourself 5-10 years from now?
MEMBERSHIPS
Name of your Local BPW Organization:
Membership in other Organizations:
ESSAY QUESTION
Please write a one-page (Times Roman, 12pt) essay on one of the following topics. Attach your response to the completed Biographical Information Sheet.
1) “Pick a passion you have. How would you explain your passion so that another person could be persuaded to join you in that cause?”
OR
2) ”If you were in charge of a nonprofit, such as a food shelf, how would you pursue financial support and obtain supplies to run the nonprofit?”
SPEECH TOPIC
Please write a 4 minute speech +/- 10 seconds on the following topic, and attach a copy of the speech to the completed Biographical Information Sheet.
"What has been your biggest challenge since becoming a young professional and what advice would you give to the next person facing this challenge?"
INFORMATION FOR PUBLICITY PURPOSES
A news release announcing your participation in the Young Careerist Program will be sent out. For this purpose, please provide a picture of yourself and a short biography.
BPW FOUNDATION LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
Preamble
The Equal Rights Amendment, as authored by Alice Paul, shall stand first, foremost and above all other items which may appear on the national platform of this Federation until equal legal rights for women and men become guaranteed in the United States Constitution, because all statutory law derives therefrom. The Equal Rights Amendment: “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.”
Platform
Economic Equity
Ensure pay equity and equal educational and economic opportunities at all stages of life; promote affordable, quality dependent care to help ensure economic self-sufficiency for women.
Health
Ensure reproductive choice and full access to all reproductive health services and education; ensure funds for research into and protections for women’s health care needs; and encourage the development of a national health care policy recognizing the special health care needs of women.
Civil Rights
Ensure equal rights and remedies for women in all phases of their lives; support affirmative action; and eliminate all forms of harassment and violence against women.
I agree not to speak against items in the Legislative Platform.
Signature: Date:
