Wyoming Women as Economic Drivers
Wyoming Women as Economic Drivers
The Wyoming Women’s Foundation recommends increasing the minimum wage and tipped minimum wage to support women and improve Wyoming’s economy.
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The Wyoming Women’s Foundation recommends increasing the minimum wage and tipped minimum wage to support women and improve Wyoming’s economy.
In their annual report, the Wyoming Women’s Foundation states they use the Standard to counsel women on which jobs have adequate wages. Their partners also use the Standard to determine eligibility for scholarships and grants.
The Wyoming Community Foundation, in their publication the Wyoming Kids Count Data Book, includes the Standard in their analysis of income and poverty. They investigate ways to close the gap between currently earned incomes and the Self-Sufficiency Standard.
The Wyoming Community College Commission uses the Standard in their strategic plan to promote the allocation of resources toward trainings and career coaching for jobs that meet self-sufficiency needs.
Many states in the Kids Count! Project use the Standard as an indicator of economic well-being or security to determine the well-being of children and how to best invest in them.
The Wyoming Women’s Foundation funds programs that help women advance their ability to live at or above the Wyoming Self Sufficiency Standard for their family composition and county of residence.