Settlement: Leadership Development for Immigrant Women
6 sessions of “Empowering Journey: Immigrant Women Pathways to Success”
In this free program consisting of six workshops, we highlight the importance of cultural understanding, diversity and inclusivity in the context of leadership development for immigrant women. CNH staff will work with participants to empower their unique journeys toward personal and professional success.
We encourage participants to attend as many sessions as possible (descriptions below). Sessions will also feature guest speakers.
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 14 | Session 1 / Empowering Your Inner Leader: Building Confidence & Self-Esteem Embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. This session sets the foundation for the entire program, creating a safe and welcoming space for immigrant women of all backgrounds and experiences |
| Oct. 21 | Session 2 / Empowerment through Storytelling & Public Speaking: Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking Expect a transformative experience. Gain newfound confidence and learn to connect with others through the power of your unique narrative. |
| Oct. 28 | Session 3 / Recognizing Your Skills & Experience Through interactive activities and group discussions, learn how to leverage your qualifications effectively for personal and professional growth. Gain confidence in showcasing your unique skills and experiences. |
| Nov. 4 | Session 4 / Empower Your Online Presence: Navigating Digital Privacy & Social Media for Women Leaders As leaders, online presence is a powerful tool for empowerment, networking and advocacy but it also comes with privacy and security risks. This workshop will harness the potential of social media while safeguarding personal and professional information. |
| Nov. 18* | Session 5 / Mental Wellness & Resilience: A Path to Empowerment Increased awareness of the connection between mental health and practical self-care tools and the importance of building a support network for emotional healing. Session 6 / Practical Self-Care Tools & Building a Strong Supportive Network Increased awareness of the connection between mental health and practical self-care tools and the importance of building a support network for emotional healing. |
*Nov. 18 combines Sessions 5 & 6 and will run until 1:30 pm.
Dates & Location
Workshops take place on Saturday mornings at the CNH Annex (Art Room) from Oct. 14 to Nov. 18, 2023 (no session on Nov. 11). Please note:
- Sessions 1-4 (Oct. 14-Nov. 4) will run from 10 am to 12 pm
- Sessions 5-6 are combined (Nov. 18) and will run 10 am to 1:30 pm
Registration
Pre-registration is required. Workshops are free and are intended for women who identify as immigrants.
We encourage participants to attend all six sessions but understand folks may have scheduling conflicts. For more information or to register, call 604-657-9142 or email Karen Caguioa at kcaguioa@cnh.bc.ca.
