Federal Women's Program (FWP)
In October 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Executive Order 11375 which added sex to other prohibited forms of discrimination in the federal government. As a result of this order the Federal Women's Program (FWP) was established. Currently within the federal government all departments and independent agencies must designate FWP Managers. Other agencies and field organizations are not required but are encouraged to designate employees to carry out FWP responsibilities. Within the Oak Ridge Office, the FWP responsibilities are carried out by a Manager and an Assistant Manager who operate in a collateral capacity. 

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FWP Mission Statement     To support the achievement of the Oak Ridge Office (ORO) mission by providing leadership, advice and assistance to management officials in developing and implementing women's activities such as enhancing upward mobility, monitoring career counseling, as well as being an advocate for the employee; and to positively impact the employment, professional development, and advancement of women within ORO.	Core Values To meet the goals of the ORO while maintaining a diverse workforce that accurately reflects our society. To promote fair and equitable treatment to all individuals.
Goals To provide information on career planning, upward mobility, special training (cross training, special details and assignments), continuing education opportunities, and balancing work and family that helps improves self-confidence and competitive status with men. To identify and find solutions to problems in recruitment, retention, and advancement of women at the Oak Ridge Office. To provide information on identifying, eliminating, and preventing sexual harassment in the workplace.  To identify barriers which affect advancement of female employees and techniques useful in overcoming these barriers.	Objectives Increase the total number of women employed in professional, administrative, and technical occupations within ORO. Ensure that ORO institutes, plans, and takes affirmative steps to provide equal opportunity to women applicants and employees in all areas of employment (recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and awards). Provide a means for women to communicate their concerns to management. Ensure that ORO meets the requirements of the EEO laws, Executive Orders, and EEOC guidelines.
FWP Committee Dationa O. Carter, Federal Women's Program Manager Committee Members Name/Organization Represented Cheryl Boykins/Security and Emergency Management Stephen Cooke/Nuclear Fuel Supply Carolyn Davis/Office of Science DiAnn Fields/Public Affairs Office Susan Keener/Office of Administration Markesha McCants/Office of Administration Jeanette Miller/FEW Representative Teresa Perry/Environmental Safety and Health Elizabeth Phillips/Environmental Management Tina Pooler/Office of Financial Management Ana Rosado-Gonzalez/Environmental Management Christy Seymour/Office of Financial Management	Links of Interest Federally Employed Women Women's History Month Site Violence Against Women Office Work4Women Unicef
For further information about the Oak Ridge Office's Federal Women's Program, please contact the ORO FWP Manager Dationa O. Carter, (865) 576-1221.