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YWL 2021 T-Shirt Design Contest Ends

Ready, Set, Design: The 2021 Young Women LEAD T-Shirt Design Competition Put On Your Brave Show us how creative you are! Young Women LEAD is seeking a one-of-a-kind design for this year’s conference t-shirt. The design should incorporate this year’s theme, “Put On Your Brave” and the YWL logo. If your design is selected, you will receive...

Young Women LEAD Live! Virtual Conference

Virtual

  Join us for our annual Young Women LEAD Live! virtual event Thursday, October 21 or Friday, October 22, 2021 9:30 am - Noon (EST) High school girls from across the country are invited to join us for our annual virtual event. YWL Live! features nationally-recognized presenters who encourage girls to be bold, fearless and...

Young Women LEAD Live! Virtual Conference

Virtual

    Join us for our annual Young Women LEAD Live! virtual event Thursday, October 21 or Friday, October 22, 2021 9:30 am - Noon (est) High school girls from across the country are invited to join us for our annual virtual event. YWL Live! features nationally-recognized presenters who encourage girls to be bold, fearless...

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2021 Young Women LEAD Clubs Begin

Virtual

Register today to join our 2021-2022 Young Women LEAD Clubs!   YWL Clubs fuel the momentum from our Young Women LEAD Live! events and conferences to keep positive, empowering messages and learning happening throughout the year. By joining YWL Clubs, you can put into play the leadership skills you have gained through Young Women LEAD...

Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year is the beginning of a calendar year whose months are moon cycles, based on the lunar calendar or lunisolar calendar. Lunar New Year is particularly celebrated in East Asia, influenced by the Chinese New Year and the Chinese Calendar. Lunar New Year, also called Spring Festival, is the most important holiday in...

World Day of Social Justice

World Day of Social Justice is an international day recognizing the need to promote social justice, which includes efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender inequality, unemployment, human rights, and social protections.

Young Women LEAD Club – Chiarra Franklin

Join us in celebrating Women in STEM and Black History Month Don't let the fear of being the first deter you Society's box doesn't have to define your path Own your space. You deserve to be there. Chiarra Franklin is a Process Engineer for Marathon Petroleum. She started with Marathon in 2019 after completing her...

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Young Women LEAD – Jasper, Indiana

Jasper Community Arts 951 College Avenue, Jasper, IN, United States

High school girls from southern Indiana are invited to attend Young Women LEAD Wednesday, March 9, 2022 Featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. Julia Garcia, TEDx Speaker and CEO of Help Online and Emcee Kelsey Merkel   Location: Vincennes University Jasper Campus and Jasper Arts Center Agenda: Wednesday, March 9, 2022   8:30 -   9:15  Registration and...

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Young Women LEAD Club – Mental Health Matters with Kasheena Davis

What is as important as our physical health, but something we often ignore? Our mental health! Kasheena Davis, Social Worker, will discuss mental health statistics, mental illness, and resources for support. She will refer to information presented in the Mental Health Resources Libguide on ACTC's website and briefly discuss making a comfort box as an...

Building Safe Online Spaces Together

Sexual Assault Awareness Month, observed each April, aims to increase awareness about the causes and risk factors for sexual assault and empower individuals to take steps to prevent it in their communities. The National Sexual Violence Research Center coordinates programming, materials and resources to spread the message of awareness and prevention. Sexual harassment, assault, and...

Financial Fitness Makes the Difference

Whatever your career and life goals may be - you will need money to achieve them. Being financially literate will help you to make, keep, and grow your money in ways that help you to reach your goals. It is never too early to learn about money and become financially literate. According to a 2015...

Young Women LEAD – Crawford County, Illinois

Lincoln Trail College 11220 State Highway 1, Robinson, IL, United States

Sophomore and Junior Girls from Crawford County, Illinois Are Invited to Attend This Year's Young Women LEAD Tuesday, April 19, 2022 Featuring Julie Carrier #1 Global Coach for Young Women and Emmy Nominee Location: Lincoln Trail College Who: Crawford County Sophomores and Juniors Registration: Register here. Registration will begin the week of March 7. Registration...

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Women in Business Executive Roundtable

Northern Kentucky University 20 Kenton Drive, Highland Heights, KY, United States

Executive Women's Roundtable Presented by NKU's Women in Business and Young Women LEAD Join us Monday, May 2 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Northern Kentucky University for the Executive Women's Roundtable hosted by NKU's Women in Business and Young Women LEAD. The Executive Women's Roundtable is an opportunity to network with current women executives...

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50th Anniversary of Title IX

June 23, 2022 marks 50 years since the landmark federal civil rights law in the United States of America that was passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972. It prohibits sex-based discrimination in any school or any other education program that receives funding from the federal government. Title IX states: No person in the...

International Day for Tolerance

“Walk with me for a while, my friend—you in my shoes, I in yours—and then let us talk.” ― Richelle E. Goodrich When was the last time you interacted with someone who has a different perspective than you? When’s the last time you learned something about someone else’s culture or background? The International Day for...

Women’s Entrepreneurship Day

Celebrate, empower and support women in business. We celebrate Women’s Entrepreneurship Day on November 19 every year. Approximately 85% of purchases and close to $20 trillion in global spending is credited to women. However, the workforce lacks women, and they earn only around 10% of the world’s income. We have seen a rise in women...

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

The United Nations General Assembly has designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today remains largely unreported due to the impunity, silence, stigma and shame surrounding it....

Giving Tuesday – The Power of Us

Virtual

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller Everyone has something to give and every act of generosity counts. Be a part of the global generosity movement and celebrate all acts of giving. By giving to Young Women LEAD for Giving Tuesday or throughout the year, you help...

Girls and Women in Sports Day

The National Girls and Women in Sports Day is an annual day of observance held during the first week of February to acknowledge the accomplishments of female athletes, recognize the influence of sports participation for women and girls, and honor the progress and continuing struggle for equality for women in sports. Each year since its...

National Wear Red Day

The first Friday each February, American Heart Month, the nation comes together, igniting a wave of red from coast to coast. From landmarks to online communities, neighborhoods to news anchors, this annual groundswell unites millions of people for a common goal: the eradication of heart disease and stroke.

Student Volunteering Week

Student Volunteering Week is the national celebration of volunteering. Let's celebrate the opportunity for you to make a change in your community, and connecting with opportunities to get involved with volunteering, Student Volunteering Week celebrates student volunteering in the following ways: Improves your wellbeing Develops your employability skills Contributes positively to the wider and local...

Send a Note to a Friend Day

National Send A Note To A Friend Day on February 7th reminds us to send a note to someone we care about or to recognize the efforts of someone else. We do that by sending a note or message. Throughout the year, we often think about our friends, but how often do we give them...

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Ignites Us The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is the 11th day of February, by resolution of the United Nations General Assembly on 22 December 2015. The day recognizes the critical role women and girls play in science and technology. "Any sustainable development program starts with Gender Equality....

International Women’s Day

International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women's achievements or rally for women's equality. The campaign theme for International Women's...

National Girl, Me Too Day!

National Girl Me Too Day on April 7 recognizes the strength and endurance of women of all ages and is an opportunity to show support for each other. Take a moment to look at the women around us. Neighbors, shopkeepers, sisters, even strangers. If you were to ask anyone of them a single thing they...

National Siblings Day

Our siblings are a huge part of our lives - they can be our best friends and sometimes so annoying. They are with us to give us encouragement, support, and be our biggest motivators and sometimes competitors. Claudia Evart founded a National Siblings Day and formed Siblings Day Foundation (SDF), as a tribute to her...

National Pet Day

Calling all pet lovers! April 11 is National Pet Day. Today is a great day to celebrate the physical and mental health benefits of having a pet. Pets can hold a special place in our hearts but also contribute to our overall health by lowering cortisol, cholesterol, and blood pressure levels. National Pet Day started...

Young Women LEAD at Ashland Community and Technical College

Ashland Community and Technical College 1400 College Drive, Ashland, KY, United States

Young Women LEAD invites high school girls to attend this year's Young Women LEAD Conference hosted at Ashland Community and Technical College   Young Women LEAD is for high school girls and focuses on Leadership, Education and Development (LEAD). The all-day conference features interactive breakout sessions, keynote speakers and lunch. The conference is free to...

Young Women LEAD at Ashland Community and Technical College

Ashland Community and Technical College 1400 College Drive, Ashland, KY, United States

Young Women LEAD invites high school girls to attend this year's Young Women LEAD Conference hosted at Ashland Community and Technical College   The YWL conference is for girls and focuses on Leadership, Education and Development (LEAD). The all-day conference features interactive breakout sessions, keynote speakers and lunch. The conference is free to all participants,...

Young Women LEAD at Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University 20 Kenton Drive, Highland Heights, KY, United States

Young Women LEAD and Toyota invite high school girls to Be the Change at this year's Young Women LEAD Conference hosted at Northern Kentucky University     The Young Women LEAD conference presented by Toyota at Northern Kentucky University is for high school girls in the greater Cincinnati, northern Kentucky, and Indiana region. YWL focuses...

Young Women LEAD at the University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky 405 Rose Street, Lexington, KY, United States

Young Women LEAD invites high school girls to attend this year's Young Women LEAD Conference hosted at the University of Kentucky     The YWL conference presented by Toyota is for girls and focuses on Leadership, Education and Development (LEAD). The conference features interactive keynote, STEM panel speakers, community leaders, and more. The conference is...

Young Women LEAD at Ottawa County, Ohio

Liberty Aviation Museum 3515 East State Road, Port Clinton, United States

High school freshman (9th grade) girls from Ottawa County Ohio are invited to attend Young Women LEAD “Be the Change” Featuring Keynote Presenter Julie Carrier Thursday, March 21, 2024   The YWL conference is for high school freshman (9th grade) girls who attend Danbury, Genoa, Oak Harbor, Port Clinton, Put-In-Bay, and Woodmore High Schools in...

National Welding Month

The American Welding Society marks April as the National Welding Month to recognize the industry and its workers. Welding is a part of everything around us; buildings, machines, cars, jewelry, bridges, and anything that involves fusing two metals that have been fused. The American Welding Society although first established National Welding Month in 1996. Did...

Earth Day – Invest in Our Planet

Earth Day has been celebrated on April 22 for the past 51 years by billions of people around the world to promote awareness for the health of our environment. This year's theme is Invest in Our Planet. What Will You Do? How can you celebrate Earth Day? The Great Global Cleanup is a campaign to...

The Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is a horse race held annually in Louisville, Kentucky on the first Saturday in May. The competition is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds at a distance of one and a quarter miles at Churchill Downs. It has been called the most famous 2 minutes in sports. "Women have played...

National Astronaut Day

Celebrating Astronauts! National Astronaut Day is a commemorative day held on May 5 since 2017. It commemorates the first United States human spaceflight, on May 5, 1961, piloted by astronaut Alan Shepard. Of the 634 or so people to have launched into space - only 73 have been women. That’s roughly 11% representation on the...

National Teacher Appreciation Day

Today is the day to celebrate your favorite teacher or educator! Think about the dedicated educators in your life who have influenced your path. Today is the day to honor them and recognize the lasting contributions they make in our lives. When did national teacher appreciation day begin? Political and educational leaders began discussions for...

2024 National T-Shirt Design Contest

Ready, Set, Design: The 2024 Young Women LEAD National T-Shirt Design Competition Reach for the Stars     Show us how creative you are! Young Women LEAD is seeking a one-of-a-kind design for the upcoming year’s conference t-shirt. The design should incorporate this year’s theme - Reach for the Stars and the YWL logo. If your design...

Honoring Juneteenth

Honoring #Juneteenth - Celebrating the rich cultural history of African Americans. From Britannica: "In 1863, during the American Civil War, Pres. Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared more than three million slaves living in the Confederate states to be free. More than two years would pass, however, before the news reached African Americans...

International Women in Engineering Day

International Women in Engineering Day is an international awareness campaign to raise the profile of women in engineering and focus attention on the amazing career opportunities available to girls in this exciting industry. It celebrates the outstanding achievements of women engineers throughout the world.   Although the number of women earning degrees in engineering has...