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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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....

“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...

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...

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 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...

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 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 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...

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...

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 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,...

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...

National Amelia Earhart Day celebrates the inspiring life of famous American pilot, Amelia Earhart. July 24 was chosen in honor of her birthday. Born on this day in 1897, Amelia Earhart is one of America’s most beloved pioneers in aviation and, today, on National Amelia Earhart Day, July 24, we celebrate her life and achievements....

  Women's Equality Day is celebrated on August 26 to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which prohibits the states and the federal government from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States on the basis of gender. The amendment was first introduced in 1878....

Be a Queen for the day with Young Women LEAD at this year's Queen Bee Half Marathon and 4-Miler, October 12, 2024. Now is your chance to create a buzz by supporting Young Women LEAD by joining us at this year's Queen Bee Half Marathon or 4-Miler.    Young Women LEAD is creating a nationwide...