Thank you for your interest in the 2025-2026 UC Women’s Initiative for Professional Development (UC WI).
Please read the information below before beginning your application.
The application process includes two parts: (1) a section for you to complete and (2) a section for your manager to complete. You cannot submit your final application until both your section and your manager's section are completed. For this reason, make sure your manager is advised well in advance that they will need to complete a Manager Recommendation section before the application deadline. The application deadline is March 21, 2025 at 12Noon.
If you'd like to preview the application questions in advance, click the link below:
- UC Women's Initiative Applicant Questions Preview
- UC Women's Initiative Manager Recommendation Preview
To begin the application process, please:
- Click the green "APPLY" button to the right
- Click the link “Or Sign in with UCLA Staff SSO" at the bottom of the window. This link will take you to the standard UCLA log-on screen. Do NOT sign in using Facebook, Twitter, Google, or an e-mail address.
- Enter your UCLA log-on ID and password.
- Note, if the system logs you in and you’re then presented with a “No applications” screen, simply click the green “View programs” button, click the “MORE” button for UC Women’s Initiative (UC WI) 2025-2026, and once again click the green “APPLY” button.
- You may then begin completing the tasks in the "Your Tasks" section of the screen
- IMPORTANT: You can only "Submit" your application AFTER your manager completes the recommendation section. This step is critical. We will not receive your completed application if your manager has not submitted their portion. Although the system should let you know when your manager has completed their form, you may want to ask your manager if they submitted the form so you can finalize your application before the deadline of March 21, 2025 at 12Noon. Only after both you and your manager have submitted your tasks should you click the "Submit" button.
- Thank you for your interest in the UC Women's Initiative for Professional Development.
UC Women’s Initiative for Professional Development (UC WI) |
DESCRIPTION The application period is now open for the 2025-2026 Systemwide UC Women's Initiative (UC WI) for Professional Development. UC WI is a unique, experiential program committed to enabling the full participation, advancement and success of mid-career, woman-identified faculty, academic personnel and career staff at the University of California. The program is sponsored by the Systemwide Advisory Committee on the Status of Women and the University of California Office of the President. The 2025-2026 UC WI will be offered virtually during the following sessions: (1) September – November 2025, (2) January – March 2026 and (3) April – June 2026. The program comprises six regional cohorts with 30 participants in each. The total cost to participate is $1,287.50 which covers all facilitation, materials, resources and support. The online application process includes obtaining department or manager approval. The application process closes at 12 Noon on March 21, 2025. For more information about the program, you may visit the UC Women's Initiative for Professional Development website or contact Darlene Mininni (dmininni@chr.ucla.edu) in Campus Human Resources. |
UC Women's Initiative (UC WI) 2025-2026
Thank you for your interest in the 2025-2026 UC Women’s Initiative for Professional Development (UC WI).
Please read the information below before beginning your application.
The application process includes two parts: (1) a section for you to complete and (2) a section for your manager to complete. You cannot submit your final application until both your section and your manager's section are completed. For this reason, make sure your manager is advised well in advance that they will need to complete a Manager Recommendation section before the application deadline. The application deadline is March 21, 2025 at 12Noon.
If you'd like to preview the application questions in advance, click the link below:
- UC Women's Initiative Applicant Questions Preview
- UC Women's Initiative Manager Recommendation Preview
To begin the application process, please:
- Click the green "APPLY" button to the right
- Click the link “Or Sign in with UCLA Staff SSO" at the bottom of the window. This link will take you to the standard UCLA log-on screen. Do NOT sign in using Facebook, Twitter, Google, or an e-mail address.
- Enter your UCLA log-on ID and password.
- Note, if the system logs you in and you’re then presented with a “No applications” screen, simply click the green “View programs” button, click the “MORE” button for UC Women’s Initiative (UC WI) 2025-2026, and once again click the green “APPLY” button.
- You may then begin completing the tasks in the "Your Tasks" section of the screen
- IMPORTANT: You can only "Submit" your application AFTER your manager completes the recommendation section. This step is critical. We will not receive your completed application if your manager has not submitted their portion. Although the system should let you know when your manager has completed their form, you may want to ask your manager if they submitted the form so you can finalize your application before the deadline of March 21, 2025 at 12Noon. Only after both you and your manager have submitted your tasks should you click the "Submit" button.
- Thank you for your interest in the UC Women's Initiative for Professional Development.
UC Women’s Initiative for Professional Development (UC WI) |
DESCRIPTION The application period is now open for the 2025-2026 Systemwide UC Women's Initiative (UC WI) for Professional Development. UC WI is a unique, experiential program committed to enabling the full participation, advancement and success of mid-career, woman-identified faculty, academic personnel and career staff at the University of California. The program is sponsored by the Systemwide Advisory Committee on the Status of Women and the University of California Office of the President. The 2025-2026 UC WI will be offered virtually during the following sessions: (1) September – November 2025, (2) January – March 2026 and (3) April – June 2026. The program comprises six regional cohorts with 30 participants in each. The total cost to participate is $1,287.50 which covers all facilitation, materials, resources and support. The online application process includes obtaining department or manager approval. The application process closes at 12 Noon on March 21, 2025. For more information about the program, you may visit the UC Women's Initiative for Professional Development website or contact Darlene Mininni (dmininni@chr.ucla.edu) in Campus Human Resources. |