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Youth Programs

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

meet your inner leader

FUTURE READY

Future Ready is a career readiness program for young women and gender diverse youth aged 17-25. The program supports youth to build confidence, strengthen real-world skills, and connect with an inspiring community of peers and mentors. Participants learn from young leaders who have recently transitioned into the workplace, gain insights from senior leaders, and practice skills they can use right away in school, work, and life.

LEARNING TO LEAD™

Learning to Lead™ is designed for self-identifying young women and gender diverse youth in grades 10-12. Participants gain confidence through interactive workshops and activities that help them discover their authentic self and construct a leadership identity. By practicing tangible skills in a supportive environment, participants will leave the program with a deeper belief in themselves and their ability to make positive changes in their lives and the lives of those around them.

RISE AND SHINE

Rise and Shine is an online program for self-identifying girls and gender-diverse youth ages 15–24, offering seven expert-developed sessions focused on mental and emotional wellness. Participants engage in interactive workshops that promote resilience, skill-building, and meaningful connections in a supportive, non-judgmental space, while learning strategies to enhance their overall well-being and confidence.

YOUTH ACTION COUNCIL

The Youth Action Council was created to engage a group of Learning to Lead™ alumnae committed to putting their leadership into meaningful action. This year-long program is a space for young leaders to build community, share ideas, and develop crucial leadership skills for the future.

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KNOW A YOUNG WOMAN READY TO STEP INTO THEIR LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL?

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our youth programs

INCLUSIVE SPACES FOR SELF-DISCOVERY AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING

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grades 10-12

Learning to Lead

An experiential program that inspires young women and gender diverse youth to embrace their authentic selves, develop confidence, and take meaningful action in their lives.

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ages 15-24

Rise and Shine

A space for young women and gender diverse youth to strengthen their mental and emotional wellness.

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LEARNING TO LEAD ALUMNAE

Youth Action Council

An opportunity for young leaders to build community, share ideas, and put their leadership into meaningful action.

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our impact

EQUALIZING THE LEADERSHIP SPECTRUM

Since 1999, Minerva BC has worked to advance economic and leadership opportunities for self-identifying women and girls. Over the past 20 years, we’ve raised more than $10M to support leadership and career development programs and more than $2M to support women’s education.

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testimonials

“ I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a program that delivers lasting, positive change. ”

– Participant

“ This was a great opportunity for my shy teen to learn about healthy coping strategies in a group setting. It reinforced strategies she had heard before but practicing them as a group helped them sink in better. ”

– Parent of a participant

“ Learning to Lead taught me how to become the best, most confident version of myself. This was one of the best programs I’ve ever participated in. Thank you for creating such an inclusive and safe space where I was able to express myself to the fullest and learn so much! ”

“ Rise and Shine was one of the best mental health programs I've ever been in. ”

– Participant

“ Our sessions became the highlight of my day. It became a space where I felt comfortable sharing my thoughts, experiences, and opinions—and being validated for each and every one of them. ”

– Participant

“ As a peer mentor, you get the opportunity to shift your perspective while supporting others. You’re not just learning—you’re leading from the back of the room. ”

– Peer Mentor

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