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We’re hiring: Manager of Participant Learning (RISE)

December 18, 2025

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Manager of Participant Learning – Refugee and Immigrant Services for Employment (RISE) Pennsylvania Women Work (PA Women Work) is a statewide 501(c)3 nonprofit workforce development organization headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.…

Working moms: PA Women Work shares 5 helpful ways to navigate the holiday season

December 1, 2025

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KIDSBURGH … The end of the year can be especially stressful for working moms, says Liz Gryger, director of programs at PA Women Work. Gryger originally came to PA Women…

Kristin Ioannou honored with Goodwill’s Power of Work: Champion Award

September 8, 2025

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GOODWILL OF SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA … The Power of Work Awards is a celebration of individuals, organizations, and companies who are creating opportunities and removing barriers for a diverse workforce. This…

Kristin Ioannou named as a 2025 Athena Award finalist

August 4, 2025

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PITTSBURGH TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL … The Greater Pittsburgh ATHENA Award and ATHENA Young Professional Award recognizes exceptional women who demonstrate excellence in their profession, contribute to their community, and help other…

Pittsburgh nonprofits rally around immigrants amid ICE crackdowns

August 4, 2025

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NEXTPITTSBURGH … Pennsylvania Women Work’s Refugee and Immigrant Services for Employment assisted 329 immigrants in the fiscal year that ended June 30, up 40% from the prior year, says Kristin…

PA Women Work named one of Pittsburgh Business Times’ 2025 Best Places to Work

July 15, 2025

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PITTSBURGH BUSINESS TIMES … The winners of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Western Pennsylvania have been announced. A company’s inclusion on this list is based on the results…

How Pittsburgh’s Teetotal Initiative is redefining recovery through free sober events

May 22, 2025

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NEXTPITTSBURGH … Teetotal is a subrecipient of a $500,000 grant awarded to Pennsylvania Women Work in 2024 by the Appalachian Regional Commission. The funding — part of ARC’s Investments Supporting…

Brentwood, Murrysville residents represent Pa. Women Work on national TV

April 4, 2025

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TRIBUNE-REVIEW, SOUTH HILLS RECORD … Say you receive an email from someone claiming to be a producer for an Emmy Award-winning TV program. Your thoughts may be along the same…

Pennsylvania Women Work featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show

March 15, 2025

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THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW … Pennsylvania Women Work had the incredible honor of being on The Kelly Clarkson Show! Kristi Ioannou, Executive Director, and Abby Swalga, Director of Communications, were…

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We’re hiring: Manager of Participant Learning (RISE)

Working moms: PA Women Work shares 5 helpful ways to navigate the holiday season

Kristin Ioannou honored with Goodwill’s Power of Work: Champion Award

Kristin Ioannou named as a 2025 Athena Award finalist

Pittsburgh nonprofits rally around immigrants amid ICE crackdowns

PA Women Work named one of Pittsburgh Business Times’ 2025 Best Places to Work

How Pittsburgh’s Teetotal Initiative is redefining recovery through free sober events

Brentwood, Murrysville residents represent Pa. Women Work on national TV

Pennsylvania Women Work featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show

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