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The Woodhull Institute's Young Women's Leadership Program Call for Applications
| Purpose: | The Woodhull Institute convenes small group leadership retreats to present the concepts of ethical leadership; to teach professional development skills and to direct young women to networks, mentors and resources that can channel their leadership aspirations into practical and attainable achievements. |
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| Eligibility: | Stanford women, ages 21 to 36, who are interested in increasing their capacity for professional and personal development through training workshops, group discussions and introspective work. |
| STAP: | Staff Training Assistance Program (STAP) funds may be applied with your supervisor's knowledge and approval. $395 for 3-day retreat, $500 for 5-day retreat, includes food, accommodations and materials. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the conference site. Follow the proper procedures for reimbursement located at Human Resources page for STAP funds http://hreap.stanford.edu. |
| Applications: | Apply directly through the Woodhull Institute's Young Women's Ethical Leadership Core Training program website at http://www.woodhull.org/youngWomansRetreat.php. On their application next to the question "How did you find out about Woodhull?" please indicate through Stanford's Clayman Institute for Gender Research. |
| Deadline: | No Institute deadline; applicants should meet Woodhull application procedures as given on their website. |
| Additional Information: | A team of committed professionals present basic empowerment skills that prepare young women for leadership roles in their communities and workplaces. The three-day retreat includes the Institute's core program modules: Ethics and Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Financial literacy, Advocacy and Identity/Voice workshops. Ethical leadership retreats also include additional modules such as ethical and effective writing, mentoring/networking and civic education based on faculty availability and Woodhull participant need assessment. Meditation, hiking, journaling and group discussions are encouraged.
As a result of this training, you can expect to:
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| Questions: | For additional information, please contact Jane Gruba-Chevalier at jmgruba AT stanford.edu or (650) 725-0372. |