Our Core Programs
Each program is carefully designed to develop specific leadership capabilities while building confidence and community
Leadership Accelerator Workshops
Signature monthly workshop series where girls ages 14 to 20 build real leadership skills through action. Participants gain confidence in communication, conflict resolution, decision-making, and public speaking. Each session includes hands-on challenges with rotating leadership roles and inspiration from women leaders making an impact in business, education, and community service.
Highlights
- Monthly interactive workshops with rotating leadership roles
- Inspiration from women leaders in business, education, and community service
- Hands-on challenges that build real-world leadership capabilities
- Small group activities that foster collaboration and confidence
Personal Branding & Confidence Building
A guided journey in discovering personal strengths, values, and future aspirations. Girls learn how to present themselves with pride and professionalism through digital vision boards, mock interviews, and structured networking etiquette. They walk away ready to shine in any room they enter.
Highlights
- Digital vision board creation to visualize future goals
- Mock interviews with professional feedback
- Structured networking etiquette training
- Personal branding workshops
Community Service Leadership Projects
Every cohort designs and leads its own community service initiative focused on local needs. Participants learn project planning, teamwork, and partnership development. Their accomplishments are celebrated at the Annual Youth Leadership Summit where girls present their results and impact.
Highlights
- Design and lead community service initiatives
- Learn project planning and implementation
- Develop teamwork and partnership skills
- Present results at Annual Youth Leadership Summit
Mentorship Pods
Each participant is matched with a dedicated Nova Sorella mentor who provides guidance, encouragement, and accountability. Bi-weekly check-ins support goal progression, while peer leadership buddies create a circle of empowerment and teamwork throughout the year.
Highlights
- One-on-one matching with dedicated mentors
- Bi-weekly check-ins for goal progression
- Peer leadership buddy system
- Year-round support and accountability
Career Discovery Pathways
A hands-on exploration of future careers including entrepreneurship, STEM, healthcare, arts, education, and more. Activities include job shadowing, career talks, and exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences. Older mentees gain access to internships or mini skill-building projects that boost resumes and career confidence.
Highlights
- Hands-on career exploration in multiple fields
- Job shadowing opportunities
- Career talks with industry professionals
- Internships and skill-building projects for older mentees
Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship
Girls learn essential money management skills and how to create and pitch a business idea. The program includes a mini business plan competition where selected teams receive seed funding and coaching to launch their first venture with marketing and pitch support.
Highlights
- Essential money management skills
- Business idea development and pitching
- Mini business plan competition
- Seed funding and coaching for selected ventures
