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Introducing The Alliance of Women Executives (AWE) new series "You Asked, We Answered"! In this series, we answer the questions you've asked. Our goal is to provide clear, insightful responses to help you find the answers you've been looking for. Part 1 - Who is AWE The Alliance of Women Executives (AWE) was established with a vision to support professional, executive and entrepreneurial women giving them a space to connect, collaborate and inspire one another while supporting the next generation of women through its scholarship program. These scholarships are designed to provide financial support along with new laptops for young women graduating from high school in Palm Beach County and continuing their education at Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, Palm Beach Atlantic University or Palm Beach State College. By investing in scholarships, AWE aims to bridge the gap between potential and opportunity, ensuring young women have the resources they need to pursue higher education. Supporting students who stay local reflects the organization’s dedication to strengthening the regional community.  By focusing on local students AWE aims to foster a pipeline of future leaders who will contribute to the growth and diversity of the regional workforce. This localized approach not only helps to build a strong network of women within the community but also ensures that the scholarship recipients can leverage their education and training in ways that directly benefit their immediate surroundings. The goal is to create a lasting impact by empowering local women to achieve their professional aspirations while reinforcing the region’s commitment to gender equity and leadership development. #AWE #scholarships #localeducation #awestrong #awecares

Five women in top leadership positions talk about their career paths and offer lessons for others.

Five women in top leadership positions talk about their career paths and offer lessons for others.

The Way Forward for Young Female Leaders! Empowerment of young women is an enabling factor in creating an enabling environment both in education and employment. At the Presidents' Meeting Panel, we discussed how to achieve this. This is the call to action for systemic change in mentorship of young women leaders. Barriers to this need to be identified and strategies put in place in order to overcome them. In so doing, we shall be able to create a society where every girl can realize her full potential.  FAWE believes that academic institutions play a pivotal role in aligning education with workforce demands, fostering dignified work for youth. Here’s how: 1️⃣ Equip students with practical, transferable skills to enhance employability & entrepreneurial capacities.  2️⃣ Regularly review curricula with industry insights to keep up with evolving job markets.   3️⃣ Embrace diverse teaching approaches & private sector partnerships for real-world experience.  4️⃣ Close the quality gap between secondary & tertiary levels to smooth transitions. 5️⃣ Empowering Young Female Leaders for Policy Change 6️⃣ Encourage young women to drive systemic change by cultivating an environment where they feel empowered to lead.  7️⃣ Female leaders should be accessible mentors, guiding young women in realizing their potential for policy influence.  8️⃣ Address barriers like ageism & gatekeeping, advocating for equal opportunities that support young women’s leadership. #Educate2Elevate #YouthEmpowerment

Be Bold Girls is thrilled to partner with the International Coalition of Girls' Schools to expand opportunities for girls to connect, collaborate, and lead on a global scale! This strategic partnership aligns two organizations committed to empowering young women as leaders and fostering a network of changemakers who will drive social impact worldwide. Through this collaboration, ICGS members gain exclusive access to the Be Bold Girls’ program -- designed to build confidence, innovation, and leadership skills. In turn, Be Bold Girls strengthens its mission with ICGS’s vast network, reaching over 350,000 students in girls' schools across 26 countries, empowering more girls than ever to make a difference. Together, Be Bold Girls and ICGS are creating a dynamic platform for young women to develop essential skills, network with like-minded peers globally, and turn bold ideas into impactful action. This partnership is a testament to our shared vision for a world where girls are empowered to lead and create change. Let’s inspire the next generation of changemakers! Learn about ICGS here: https://girlsschools.org/ #BeBoldGirls #ICGS #GlobalCollaboration #GirlsLeadership #Changemakers

Diversity, Equity, Incusivity, and Belonging is the principles stated in ASEAN-SEAMEO Joint Declaration on Southeast Asian Higher Education. Collective learning and intelligence is the approach. Strengthening Leadership for Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is a collaborative project we do with British Council. Learn more from the interview with University Workd News.

There are no distinct patterns capturing women’s routes into university leadership roles in Southeast Asia, and contrary to popular belief, there is very little research on this either. So a collective effort is needed using all means and all pathways to promote women leaders, Romyen Kosaikanont, centre director of Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Higher Education and Development SEAMEO RIHED tells me. SEAMEO RIHED is involved in an ambitious project on Asian women’s leadership in universities with the British Council and involving 35 universities in 11 countries in Southeast Asia to build a community of practice and will also include workshops in the region.to strengthen women’s leadership in higher education, as well as wider inclusion and diversity in universities in line with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). One of the central aims is to collect the data that is currently unavailable on women's pathways. Prabha Sundram Sundaram acknowledges, “It is a long haul, a slow burn, but it is bringing the right people together … with concrete, actionable areas and then tracking those barriers [to women’s leadership] and seeing what the next steps are, what has worked well or not worked well, and trying to influence policy and inform people about the importance of this area.” #women #leadership #gender Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/eqW6XXae

Excited to share my latest article on the impact of women’s leadership on educational outcomes! Check out my insights on how female leadership can drive positive change in the education sector. Let’s continue to empower and support women in leadership roles to create a brighter future for education! #WomenLeadership #EducationalOutcomes #womenempowerment #womenempoweringwomen #womeninleadership

Going through graduate business school at Villanova School of Business was one of the best decisions I’ve made, & the people - (specifically female powerhouses!) - were a huge part of the growth and foundation of the program. 👏🏼 to Dean Wen Mao on this Bloomberg article!

Women in STEM often face unique challenges on their path to career advancement and leadership roles, despite being highly qualified. The underrepresentation of women in leadership positions within STEM highlights the crucial role of mentorship and coaching in closing this gap and empowering us to achieve our full potential. https://conta.cc/43xS2DJ In "Why Mentorship Matters for Women in STEM," I discuss the critical benefits of mentorshipand coaching, such as clarifying career goals, shifting from limiting to empowering mindsets, and taking decisive career actions. However, finding the right mentor can be particularly challenging for minority women in STEM, underscoring the value of customized coaching services like Arctic Butterfly, which offer expert guidance and personalized support. Key insights from the article include: 🚺 Mentorship and coaching are vital for career and leadership success in STEM. 🔎The challenge of finding a suitable mentor for minority women in STEM can be met with tailored coaching, providing customized support. 🦋 Arctic Butterfly delivers coaching that helps women in STEM define their path, change mindsets, and take bold steps toward their goals. #womeninstem #diversityinstem #closingthegap