It started with an idea in 2019 - to make a difference by introducing female role models into teenage girls worlds who may not have access to business women, the idea was fanned to life by a community of volunteer women, supportive businesses and school support - Empowering Girls was born.

Empowering Girls supports diversity and gender balance in the work place. 

The programme centres on building confidence and partners inspiring business women with Year 9 girls (aged 13-14) in Devon, to help them expand their aspirations. By partnering mentees with successful women in a wide variety of fields, the girls can build a one-on-one relationship with a role model that can help them reach their potential. 

Aims:

1.     Shatter stereotypes and instil self-belief, a positive mindset and positive language

2.     Introduce girls to female role models within a wide range of industries and sectors

3.     Inspire and challenge girls to pursue their ambitions with confidence

4.     Give girls access to knowledge, tools, skills and support to overcome their barriers to success

5.     Increase awareness of STEMM careers