Vincennes University Jasper Campus and Jasper Community Art Center will welcome the 12th annual Young Women Lead Conference on Wednesday, March 6. The YWL conference is for high school girls and focuses on Leadership, Education, and Development (LEAD). The all-day conference features 11 interactive breakout sessions in addition to keynote speaker Julie Carrier. Julie has been recognized as the #1 Global Coach for Young Women and is the trusted authority on leadership development and confidence for girls and young women worldwide. Julie Carrier is leading a movement to “empower those who empower girls and empower girls to empower each other.” The conference is free to all participants, and more than 400 students from 15 high schools are expected to attend.
“We are excited to welcome back Julie Carrier” said Shannon Leinenbach, Memorial Hospital, SOAR member. “The goal of YWL is to transform the way these young women perceive themselves, challenging them to reach higher levels of personal growth and development through empowerment and leadership.”
The conference is made possible by local community support, donations, grants, and volunteers. The organization that chairs the program is SOAR, a leadership development program for local young professionals. As part of the capstone for this program, the participants are responsible for organizing and producing this conference. The conference is also supported by a local advisory council comprised of local prominent businesswomen and community leaders who lend support to the conference and the cause.
“The Young Women Lead Conference is a testament to the power of community collaboration, where local businesses, volunteers, and our dedicated advisory council join forces to inspire and empower the next generation of young women leaders” states Tasha Reese, MasterBrand, SOAR member.
Community sponsors for the event include: Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana, Spencer County Community Foundation, Kimball International, Perry County Community Foundation, Kimball Electronics, Memorial Hospital, Indiana Furniture, Jasper Engines, Master Brand, Hoosier Hills Credit Union, Servants, Hope Harp, Thomas HabigFoundation, Farbest Foods, German American Bank, Edward Jones- Craig Hanneman, Meyer Truck Equipment, Harman Chiropractic, State Farm Insurance-Debbie Allen, Ubelhor Insurance, Kunkel Insurance, Stac Material Handling, Bob Luegers, Buechlein&AssociatesP.C., Dubois Pike Federal Credit Union, Ditto Sales (Versteel), Jasper Chamber of Commerce (Women Empowering Women), Branded by Woods, Julie Burns, Leanne Berger-the Hearing Doctor, Disinger Jewelers.
More conference information is available at youngwomenlead.com.
