March 5th 2024.
The At The Well Young Women's Leadership Academy is an incredible program that is dedicated to empowering and nurturing the leaders of tomorrow. It's an opportunity for young women to come together and grow into powerful leaders, and this year, it's all set to take place from July 16 to July 29, 2024 at the prestigious Erdman Center, Princeton Theological Seminary.
This two-week program is highly sought after and promises to be a transformative experience for all the selected participants. According to the official website of At The Well Conferences, Inc., the program's goal is to equip young minority girls with the necessary tools to become successful leaders. It's specifically designed for scholars entering the eleventh and twelfth grades from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, with the aim of cultivating a generation of trailblazers who will make a positive impact in their communities.
The program's curriculum is comprehensive and covers a wide range of topics, including leadership development, critical reading and writing, study skills, time management, financial literacy, and the art of building healthy relationships. Not only do the participants enhance their academic abilities, but they also develop the confidence and resilience needed to overcome the challenges of leadership.
The program has an impressive lineup of renowned professionals from various fields, such as actress Nicole Ari Parker and Emmy-winning producer Nikole Hannah-Jones, who will share their experiences and impart invaluable wisdom with the young participants. Additionally, workshop facilitators from diverse professions, including medicine, law, finance, entertainment, and the non-profit sector, will serve as role models and offer guidance on a wide range of topics, from body image and entrepreneurship to health and wellness.
The driving force behind At The Well is its founder, Jacqueline Glass Campbell. Her inspiration for creating this program came from her daughter's experience as one of only two African American girls in her graduating class. Campbell wanted to provide a space for girls of color to embrace leadership and break free from the isolation often felt in predominantly white academic environments. In an interview with Princeton Theological Seminary, Campbell shared her desire to "give gifted girls of color a platform to come together and encourage one another." She also highlighted the fact that many of these girls come from environments where they are the only black girl in their AP class, which can be isolating at times.
The name "At The Well" comes from a Bible story in the book of John, where a woman comes to a well for water and leaves transformed. This story serves as a metaphor for the program's goal to educate and transform the young participants. Campbell explained that they want the girls to be inspired by the history of women who look like them and then go back to their communities and become agents of change.
As previously featured on BLACK ENTERPRISE, At The Well has welcomed hundreds of Black teen girls to apply for its 2023 program. The application deadline for this year's two-week At The Well Young Women's Leadership Academy is March 31, 2024, and participants will be selected through a competitive process.
In other news, 12-year-old Gabrielle Goodwin has made headlines for landing a major retail deal with Target. Her story serves as an inspiration for the young girls who are looking to make their mark and become entrepreneurs. With programs like At The Well, we can only imagine how many more young girls will follow in Gabrielle's footsteps and achieve great success.
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