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The ForUsGirls Foundation, Young Global Leaders (YGL)Accelerator, is a 7-week total immersive professional development, global leaders, and entrepreneurial training program. We designed this program to empower, develop, and mentor young Black, Indigenous, and of Color women and gender diverse aged 17-25.
The Emerging Young Global Leaders accelerator program provides training from Fortune 500 company executives, inspirational entrepreneurs, and leading industry professionals on the UN Global Goals, Global Citizenship, Design Thinking, Business Model Lean Canvas, Agile Project Management, Branding & Marketing, Sponsorship & Pitch Funding.
The YGL Accelerator provides insights on how to create, design, and launch social-impact-focused businesses and social justice community projects.
If you are ready to challenge yourself, learn, develop, and grow personally and professionally, apply to participate in the Winter 2023 Kitchener Waterloo Edition and compete to win $1,500 seed funding to launch your community project or business sponsored by Shopify.
This edition is made possible with funding from the City of Kitchener RISE Grant and Shopify.
NEW ACCELERATOR DATES
We welcome applicants from across Canada and the United States. Applications are now open, and we invite you to apply before the extended February 26, 2023 deadline. Successful applicants will be notified via email by February 27,
Gain professional development training from leading indsutry professionals and innovators.
Pitch your community project or business idea for mico grants to launch your idea.
Receive 3-6 months individual professional mentorship through our YGL Accelerator match mentorship program.
UN Global Goals: Global Citizenship & Activism
Design Thinking - Innovation & Prototyping
Business Lean Model Canvas & Business Plan Design
Agile Project Management for Teams & Projects
Contribute to the professional development of BIPOC young gender diverse womxn, as they prototype designs for community projects and social businesses to support the UN 17 Global Goals.
Branding & Marketing & Thought Leadership
Sponsorship & Financial Management
Creating The Perfect Pitch
Preparation for Accelerator Finale & Pitch Deck
Accelerator Finale & Pitch Competition
"Before joining the YGL I had the idea for my project seemed impossible in my mind. But after attending the workshops and working through the pitch i started to believe and see that The Black Healing Center could become a reality one day."
Share with us the impact the Emerging YGL Program on you both personally and professionally*
The YGL Accelerator Program has given me access tools and resources that have help expand my knowledge and unleash my creativity. The program provided me with guidance on how to effectively start a non-profit organization and it also taught me skills and techniques that will help me bring my ideas and visions into fruition.
"I was able to form my idea that I had in my head for years to an actual social enterprise! I never pitched an idea to group of judges before, so I loved this experience!"
Colleen James was elected to Regional Council in October 2022, representing City of Kitchener residents.
Colleen’s professional career includes more than 15 years of experience in municipal government at both the city and regional levels. As the founder of Divonify Incorporated, Colleen is a leading consultant on equity and inclusion. Locally, nationally, and internationally, Colleen partners with a wide range of public, private, and not-for-profit organizations and businesses that are committed to change.
Colleen’s values are central to her work as a leader. These values determine her approach to making decisions as a Councillor on behalf of the community. These values include building trusted relationships; having equity-informed community discussions; listening and collaborating; empowering and amplifying; taking meaningful action, and being accountable.
Colleen graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours B.A. in history, political science, and Caribbean studies. She holds a master’s degree in leadership, higher, and adult education from U of T’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE).
In 2020, the Canada International Black Women Event named Colleen one of the Top 100 Black Women to Watch. In 2021, she was named one of the Top 25 Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Persons of the Year by the Canadian Multicultural Group.
Overlap Associates
Entrepreneur & Welness Specialist
Manufacturing Software Consultant
Synergy Resources
Equity & Inclusion Consultant
CSR for Startups
Equity and Inclusion Officer
Your contributions provide young BIPOC support to the delivery of the accelerator, the team and program participants. Your generous donation will fund our overall mission to empower young BIPOC womxn and girls.
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The ForUsGirls Foundation Young Global Leaders Accelerator is back with its 5th cohort. The YGL Accelerator is a 7-week intensive global leadership, professional development & entrepreneurial training program. Learn how to create a social impact business and compete to win $1,000 seed funding.
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