Top schools for moms
A survey conducted in 2005 by the Center for Work-Life Policy published in a Harvard Business Review article, showed that while 94% of highly qualified women who were out to the work force wanted to resume their careers, only 74% actually do. The nation’s top business schools have recognized the need for professional development programs that focus on issues and training for these women. Harvard, Dartmouth and Wharton offer executive training programs for professional re-entry.
Harvard’s weeklong program, “A New Path: Setting Professional Directions,” is available to women with substantial business experience and offers seminars on changes and trends in accounting, finance, marketing and other industries. Career coaching, resume writing and classes in new technology are also part of this program. Dartmouth’s 11-day course, “Back in Business: Invest in Your Return” and Wharton’s “Career Comeback” program offer similar curriculum.
These programs rely heavily on corporate sponsorship from companies like UBS and Citigroup who are looking to recruit top talent. This is great news for women returning to work. For more information on the topic check out this New York Times article or visit irelaunch.com for a more complete listing of executive training programs for women returning to work.
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