YWCA Adelaide Annual Report 2013-14 | Page 23

SHE LEADS PROGRAM A further response to meeting the leadership development needs of young women is YWCA Adelaide’s SHE Leads Program. The ten month personal and professional development program is South Australia’s only leadership program specifically tailored for young women. The inaugural SHE Leads Program commenced in November 2012, supporting 23 young female leaders. The SHE Leads Program comprises of:  Classroom based learning and professional development focusing on leadership skills for young women  An online environment to access and share resources, and contribute to discussions  Mentoring from experienced and successful career women from a range of industry, government and not-for-profit sectors  Practical tutorials with workplace application  Networking opportunities for participants of the program  End of program graduation  Attendance at the annual SHE Leads Conference as SHE Leads Ambassadors.