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The first meeting of the 2025/2026 year!

Join us

September 8th at 6pm

at the Mental Health Board Building, 620 Dakota St., Crystal Lake.

S O S

START, ORGANIZE, SHARE

Bring yourself and a friend!

Guest(s) each receive a special gift for coming!

Prepare for an exciting, informative, fun time with great women!

Enjoy refreshments!

Hear about our mission, plans for the programs, meet others, network and learn how to take action to help girls go to school, and send thoughts to your legislators

The AAUW Crystal Lake helps raise money for scholarships for students at McHenry County College and The University Center. The national AAUW has been advocating for women and girls since 1881 and plans to continue into the future.

Women’s Economic Empowerment Initiative

Empowering Women Through Innovative Programs

Through our award-winning training models, we’re showing women everywhere how to negotiate their salaries, grow in their careers, and bolster their financial literacy.

Our award-winning programs are specifically designed to address these challenges. Through our initiative, we offer:

AAUW Work Smart – Know Your Value and Get Paid – Training for early and mid-career professionals on negotiating for fair salaries, better benefits, and advancement opportunities.

AAUW Start Smart – AAUW Start Smart is specifically designed for college women entering the job market, teaching effective salary negotiation techniques to boost your confidence and negotiation skills.

AAUW Money Smart – The AAUW Money Smart program is aimed at providing all women with the personal finance information they need to ensure their own financial security.
These programs have already impacted over 190,000 women across the U.S., empowering them with confidence, knowledge, and skills.

2024 Webinar Schedule
These webinars are designed to provide you with the tools and knowledge needed to negotiate better salaries, enhance your career, and achieve financial independence. Whether you’re a student stepping into the professional world or a seasoned professional aiming to advance, our webinars offer valuable insights for every stage of your career.

Check out our schedule and secure your spot to start transforming your future today.

What is the pay gap?

The difference between what an average woman working full-time is paid compared to the average man. American women earn only 80 percent of their male counterparts, a pay gap of 20 percent. Black and Hispanic women earn even less. Even just one year out of college, women are paid 18 percent less than men.

Why does it matter?

The pay gap has lifelong financial effects that grow over time, from the ability to pay for education and childcare to saving for retirement, impacting women in nearly every profession. The Work Smart program teaches women at all stages of their career how to negotiate their pay, resulting in improved financial futures for themselves and their families.