Teenagers
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Diane Rolston is telling high school girls “The Secrets to Your Success” at DIBI Virtual Conference, November 21st
This year for the 2020 Dream It Be It Virtual Career Conference, we are fortunate to have Diane Rolston as one of the keynote speakers! As an someone who runs a business, speaks on international stages, 3-time author, and mother of two on top of all that. Diane knows firsthand about creating work/life balance. Diane is recognized as one of the most trusted, business and motivational keynote speakers and coaches. Her systems & processes help her clients have “clarity” on what to focus on, the “confidence” to go or it, and an “action” plan for tangible steps. In this virtual conference, Diane will be presenting “The Secrets to Your Success”.…
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Dream It Be It Virtual Career Conference
For girls in Vancouver and Richmond secondary schools Vancouver – Saturday, November 21st, 2020 – The Soroptimist club will be hosting an event, Dream It Be It Virtual Career Conference. The event will take place between 10AM-3PM. This year, instead of a face-to-face conference, we will meet you on-line! Dream It, Be It targets girls in secondary school who face obstacles to their future success. The Soroptimist club introduces girls to professionals from various employment areas, career educators, and resources to live their dreams. Soroptimist International of Vancouver will work in partnership with girls in a conference setting to provide them with the information and resources they want and need to…
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Media and the Mind Conference on May 14th
Soroptimist International of Vancouver and UBC HOPE are proud to present our Media and the Mind Conference on May 14th from 9:30am – 4pm at the UBC Vancouver campus. This year’s conference is focused on bringing together members of the community to create an open dialogue regarding mental health as well as how we perceive and use social media. Inspiring keynote speakers at the conference are: Carol Todd (mother of Amanda Todd), Anita Roberts (founder of safeteen.ca), Aidan Scott (Tedx speaker), and Jane Thornthwaite (MLA and Head of the Child and Youth Committee) Members of the community are invited to attend this conference The conference is free with a complimentary…
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Soroptimist will be launching a New Program for Girls in July 2014
In July 2014, Soroptimist International of the Americas will launch a new global program to help girls take control of their lives and live their dreams. As the Women’s opportunity Awards is SIA’s cornerstone program for assisting women, this new girl program will be the primary way SIA will assist girls. Concepts and research was approved by the board of directors in June 2013. The draft goal of the program is “girls will have the resources they need to pursue their career goals.” This will include providing girls with information on available careers, goal setting, pursuing goals and overcoming setbacks. In addition to providing guidance, financial support will be available…
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March Guest Speaker: Anita Roberts, SafeTeen – Powerful Alternatives to Violence
Soroptimist International of Vancouver (“SI Vancouver”) was very happy and honoured to invite Ms. Anita Roberts, the founder of SafeTeen as Guest Speaker at our March 11th Meeting. Many members in SI Vancouver have known Anita as Soroptimist 2011 Ruby Award recipient. Soroptimist Ruby Award is the award that honours the woman who, through her profession, has worked to improve the lives of women and girls, has had a significant impact on the lives of women and girls, and would inspire and encourage other women. Governor of Western Canada Region, Dana Martin who attended SI Vancouver meeting that night was very excited to meet and chat with Anita again. She…
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Sefeteen is holding 2nd annual Professional Development Training in Vancouver
Safeteen Canada’s acclaimed Violence Prevention and Youth Empowerment Organization is holding their 2nd annual Professional Development Training in Vancouver. Training dates are January 27, 28 & 29 in Vancouver Early bird registration before December 16th 2013 Non-profits get 50% off our standard prices listed below if they register before the early bird deadline and register a team! 25% off thereafter. Full price for Individuals: $950.00 Full price for Team’s of 2: $850.00 (each) Full price of Group of 4 or more: $700.00 – per person VISIT SAFETEEN.CA FOR MORE INFO CONTACT SAFETEEN SAFETEEN This, 3-day Intensive Professional Development Training demonstrates the highly effective school-based SafeTeen program. Although there is youth…