Bureau also planned and executed the National Women Veteran's Art Search, which encouraged women to identify themselves as veterans when seeking employment. The winning artwork will be depicted in a poster that will be distributed to One-Stop and 267 Employment Services offices nationwide. WORK AND FAMILY - Through its clearinghouse -- the National Resource and Information Center (NRIC)--and the Internet, employees, employers, and interested constituents were able to access program, publication and resource information on specific topics such as dependent care, alternative work schedules, flexible benefit plans, and worker's rights. SINGLE HEADS OF HOUSEHOLDS AND DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS-- In cooperation with Women Work! The National Network for Women's Employment (formerly the Displaced Homemakers Network), the Bureau continues efforts in support of customized training and technical assistance for strengthening services provided to displaced homemakers and other women experiencing workplace transition. INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM -- The Women's Bureau participated in preparations for "Women 2000: Beijing Plus Five" outreach efforts, in cooperation with the President's Interagency Council on Women and other organizations. The events were designed to provide an opportunity to examine major issues affecting women, children and families in the U.S. and globally. Additionally, through cooperative efforts between the State Department and
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