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Newcomer Women Leadership Circle
A 10-week leadership development program for newcomer immigrant women building confidence, advocacy skills, and professional networks.
The Newcomer Women Leadership Circle is a structured 10-week cohort program designed to support newcomer immigrant women of colour in developing leadership skills, building peer networks, and navigating Canadian systems. Participants engage in weekly workshops covering topics including public speaking, civic engagement, financial literacy, and cultural identity.
Goals & outcomes
Goals
- Build confidence and self-advocacy skills
- Connect participants with mentors and professional networks
- Provide tools to navigate employment and civic systems
- Celebrate and amplify diverse cultural identities
Outcomes
- 85% of participants reported increased confidence
- 72% secured employment or further education within 6 months
- Created a peer network of 40+ women across 3 cohorts
Partners
ACCES Employment
Toronto Public Library
United Way Greater Toronto