Empowering women in local government through networking, mentorship, and leadership development
Women Leading Government (WLG) is part of the ICMA SheLeadsGov Network.
Regional WLG Organizations provide a platform for women in local government to connect and network in person. They offer professional development and training opportunities, mentorship and coaching, and access to resources to help women advance their careers and become effective leaders in local government.
Enhance Your Career
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Find an Organization
Women Leading Government organizations are typically organized by state or region, and function as their own membership-based initiative usually under the umbrella of their ICMA state association.
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Find a Coach
Seek career guidance, ask project advice, and gain new perspectives by reaching out to over 200 diverse and experiened ICMA coaches for a free one-on-one session on the Coach Connect digital platform.
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Search WLG Jobs
With hundreds of jobs available, the ICMA Job Center is here to help you find your next job in local government. This list is curated by employers and recruiters who support WLG.
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Create an Organization
WLG organizations are forming all over the country and provide resources and networking opportunities. The WLG Toolkit provides the information you need to create an organization in your region.
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Discover SheLeadsGov
Local government’s premier initiative focused on gender balance, SheLeadsGov aims to serve as the global platform for women in the profession by providing an inclusive network, career resources, and professional development opportunities.
Connect
Join over 1,000 local government women on the SheLeadsGov LinkedIn page for the latest articles and discussion on women in the profession.
Contact us.
sheleadsgov@icma.org
202.962.3627
777 North Capitol Street, NE
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20002-4201