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eLearners.com's Project Working Mom 2010 offers nearly $5 million in scholarships for moms to return to school and is hosting a six-city tour of "Women Who Rule the World," Networking and Empowerment Dinner Series. The tour hits Atlanta this week on May 14th offering free coaching, full-tuition scholarship info, and networking with local business leaders. Get more info about upcoming tour dates and Project Working Mom here...

eLearners.com’s “Women Who Rule the World”

Networking & Empowerment Dinner Series

Arrives in Atlanta on May 14

as Part of Project Working Mom 2010

Sponsored by Walden University

Six-City Tour Features Discussions with Prominent Local Leaders, Nearly $5 Million in Full-Tuition College Scholarships, Free Career Coaching, Dinner and More

Hoboken, NJ, April 8, 2010 – eLearners.com (www.eLearners.com), a web resource of EducationDynamics, which connects prospective students with online classes, will bring its networking and empowerment dinner series, “Women Who Rule the World” to Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, May 14, 2010 to Hilton Atlanta Airport (1031 Virginia Ave. Atlanta, GA, 30354) from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The “Women Who Rule the World” series is part of eLearners.com’s Project Working Mom 2010 program, which is offering close to $5 million in full-tuition scholarships to help parents return to school to improve their lives and the lives of their families. Walden University is the sponsor of the Atlanta event.

“Since women represent more than 75 percent of our student population, Walden University is especially proud to play an important role in the upcoming ‘Women Who Rule the World’ event in Atlanta. Walden’s participation in the Project Working Mom scholarship program is an excellent example of our commitment to support working professionals so they can achieve their academic goals and make a greater impact in their professions and their communities,” said Emily Demarco, Executive Director of Communications at Walden University.

The “Women Who Rule the World” networking and empowerment dinners are a series of events designed to empower and motivate women to become enhanced in their careers, education and personal lives. The events are co-hosted by national charitable partners, Dress for Success Worldwide and Project Single Moms with support by national community partners including the National Coalition of 100 Black Women and the National Latina Business Women Association. Women, who pre-register to attend at www.projectworkingmom.com, will enjoy an evening of free career coaching, full-tuition college scholarship opportunities, dinner and a networking power hour with prominent business, political and community leaders.

“This is a unique opportunity for women to come together to hear stories of trial and

success, to refresh their outlook on their career and education and to walk away feeling powerful about their future,” said Stephanie Clark, National Director of Project Single Moms, spokesperson for Project Working Mom 2010 and producer of the “Women Who Rule the World” networking and empowerment dinner series as part of the Project Working Mom 2010 campaign.

The “Women Who Rule the World” networking and empowerment dinner series makes its third stop in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, May 14 with a panel discussion about the balancing act of family, career and education. Confirmed panelists include: Councilwoman Keisha Bottoms, District 11; Arlene Cash, Vice President for Enrollment Management, Spelman College; Karna Crawford, EVP Media & Communications, Engauge Communications; Dr. Sherry Gaither, Pastor, Stronghold Christian Center; Joi Gordon, CEO, Dress for Success Worldwide; Rubina Malik, Director, Executive Mentorship Program, Morehouse College; Maria More, On-Air Personality, HOT 107.9FM; Talvia Peterson, MBA, President National Coalition of 100 Black Women Stone Mountain/Lithonia Chapter; Rona Roberts, Ph.D., Owner & Choreographer, Rhapsody’s Revue and Elisha Silvera, Executive Director, The Steve Harvey Foundation.

In addition to the panel discussions, the “Women Who Rule the World” event will include:

· Free, individual career coaching offered by Michael Cushman and Ayn Fox. Cushman is the immediate-past president of the Denver Coach Federation and Fox is a certified Master Coach by the International Coach Federation.

· The opportunity to apply for a full-tuition scholarship through Project Working Mom 2010. The program is awarding close to $5 million in full-tuition scholarships to participating accredited online colleges and universities. About 285 moms and dads will receive a scholarship in 2010 to attend one of the following schools tuition-free: Ashford University, Everest University, Virginia College, Walden University, CapellaUniversity, Saint Leo University, Allied Schools and Ashworth College.

· “Making Connections” exhibit area where attendees can learn about organizations that work to empower women year-round. The exhibit area will include information from: Walden University, Project Working Mom, Project Single Moms, Dress for Success Worldwide, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, and the National Latina Women Business Association.