Program Overview

EmpowHER Program

The EmpowHER program is a dynamic space crafted by participants, tailored to meet each cohort's unique needs. It empowers young women and girls with transferable skills and strong work ethics, addressing the employability gap for school graduates.

Program Features

The program includes the following features:

• Digital & Digital Media:
  • Canva
  • LinkedIN
  • Wix Basics
  • Meta & Google Analytics
  • Option to write the Google Analytics Certification Exam
• Government & Governance:
  • Understanding the Federal, Provincial, Municipal, and Judicial Systems of Government
  • Understanding how laws are created in Canada
  • Learning Civic Action and Civic Responsibilities
  • Participating in Civic Engagement & Volunteerism
  • Meeting elected officials and understanding committees and their jobs
  • Identifying Barriers and Global issues
• Employability Skills:
  • Self-employment & the GIG economy
  • Resume Writing Workshop
  • Interviewing Skills
  • The Labour Job Market & Education
  • The Hidden Job Market & Digital Job Banks
  • DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility)
  • GBAplus (Gender Based Analysis plus)
• Life Skills & Financial Literacy:
  • Cultural Sensitivity Training
  • Email Etiquette
  • Social Media Etiquette
  • Phone Etiquette
  • Social Etiquette in Today's market
  • Mental Health Discussions
  • Financial Literacy (savings, investing, credits, loans)
  • Other issues identified by youth
• Mentorship & Networking:
  • Participants co-create flexible volunteer opportunities, addressing critical community needs while developing essential leadership skills
  • Each youth completes a minimum of 120 service hours within a year, gaining hands-on experience through a passion project, active mentorship, and career-enhancing opportunities

Program Details

The EmpowHER program is funded by Canada Service Corps, a national movement that empowers youth aged 12–30 to gain experience and build important skills while giving back to their community. The program tends to attract applicants from Law, Medicine, Business, and Education programs, although all programs are encouraged. Participants will have opportunities such as speaking engagements and attending public forums, workshops, and discussions.