professional development

‘I felt so loved and special, they cared about me and my success’: Colleen Keiser’s Story

Melissa Carter2020-07-31T08:39:42-05:00

Colleen (left) practicing mock interviews. “I felt so loved and special, they cared about me and my success” Feeling beaten down emotionally and mentally, Colleen Keiser was looking to boost her self-confidence and to sharpen her professional skills for an upcoming job interview. “I wanted to gain my self-confidence back and understand what I wanted to do with the rest of my working life,” Keiser said. In 2019, Keiser joined Women to the Workforce, an EmBe program designed to help prepare participants to obtain employment or advancement in their current jobs. “I felt like each session was specifically [...]

‘I felt so loved and special, they cared about me and my success’: Colleen Keiser’s StoryMelissa Carter2020-07-31T08:39:42-05:00

Nominate a Ground Breaker for Tribute to Women

Melissa Carter2019-02-20T16:41:40-06:00

Now in it's 46th year, EmBe's Tribute to Women celebration recognizes the incredible work that women make in our community. Early in the history of these awards, Government and Law were considered "non-traditional" industries for women. But as more and more women enter law or a life of public service, these ground breaking women have made practicing law and serving in all levels of government a place for women. In 2018, our Government & Law winner was Sandy Frentz with the City of Sioux Falls. We invite you hear from Sandy's nominator why she was so deserving of this honor, [...]

Nominate a Ground Breaker for Tribute to WomenMelissa Carter2019-02-20T16:41:40-06:00

Nominate a Change Maker for Tribute to Women

Melissa Carter2019-02-20T16:15:38-06:00

We live in incredibly generous community and our 2018 Tribute to Women Community Service honoree is an example of that. Her dedication to causes outside of her work illustrate the kindness and empathy that so many in our community radiate outward. In 2018, our Community Service Award winner was Lori Murray from Avera Health. We invite you hear from Lori's nominator why she was so deserving of this honor, and hear from Lori about her Tribute to Women experience. Nominator Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT1xqNI-mOw Nominee Interview https://youtu.be/tJa0ypUScvg We invite you to nominate an outstanding woman who's invested in community service for the [...]

Nominate a Change Maker for Tribute to WomenMelissa Carter2019-02-20T16:15:38-06:00

Women’s Leadership Program Has Big Impact

Melissa Carter2018-12-19T16:20:29-06:00

Since it’s inception in 2011, EmBe’s Women’s Leadership Program has led more than 200 women reach their greatest potential. This incredible program, facilitates the development of emerging female professionals by utilizing the experiences and skills of established community leaders; to extend a hand-up to the women who will follow. We are currently accepting applications for the 2019 class of EmBe’s Women’s Leadership Program with the deadline to apply being October 25, 2018 at 5:00 PM. Past participants of the program shared with us their insights into this well-respected and impactful program. Jenny Lockhart, 2017 Program Participant "I applied for EmBe’s [...]

Women’s Leadership Program Has Big ImpactMelissa Carter2018-12-19T16:20:29-06:00