Building Confidence, Advancing Careers
Level Up Salary Negotiation program is an equity-driven career development program designed to help early- and mid-career women strengthen their professional skills, understand and know their value and pursue higher pay, promotions and meaningful career opportunities.
Through interactive workshops, coaching, and a supportive peer community, participants build practical skills in salary negotiation, financial literacy, career planning, professional branding AAU and executive presence.
A Comprehensive Approach to Career Advancement
Level Up combines practical instruction with personalized and peer-based support. Program topics include:
- Identifying and communicating professional value
- Researching compensation and negotiating salary and benefits
- Strengthening resumes, cover letters and professional storytelling
- Building a professional brand and executive presence
- Developing financial literacy and money-management skills
- Preparing for job searches, interviews and promotion conversations
This combination of training, coaching and community helps participants move from knowing what they want to confidently taking the steps needed to achieve it.
If you have any questions on the Level Up Salary Negotiation program or would like to be notified when applications open, please contact Deborah McCall, Senior Program Manager.
Real Skills. Measurable Results.
Recent participants secured new positions, expanded their leadership responsibilities, and successfully negotiated compensation and benefits that better reflected their experience and value.
“This program offered both a supportive, encouraging environment and the concrete tools that enabled me to get a new role and advocate for the job offer I wanted.”
“Without the program, I would not have had the confidence to negotiate everything I negotiated for and would likely have foregone a substantial amount of compensation.”
- 94% applied what they learned to advance a career goal or strengthen collaboration in their personal and professional lives.
- 60% of participants seeking promotions earned one.
- 77% said the cohort experience helped them build confidence, apply new skills and develop a sense of community.
- 91% of participants who engaged in a job search during the program secured suitable positions.
Partner with us
Invest in a future where more women can access the education, training, and support needed to succeed in today’s economy.
AAUW welcomes partnerships with corporations, foundations, and individuals who share our commitment to expanding economic opportunity for women.
Start the conversation with Shannon Jeffries, Senior Manager of Institutional Advancement.
