SHERO STORY
The SHERO Group: (Sustaining Higher Education through Research and Outreach), a non-profit organization that exists to promote the success of women of color in all fields of endeavor through higher education, professional consultation, research, coaching, mentoring, leadership development, and educational training.
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
The Nyota Institute, is a leadership development program for high school seniors designed to inspire young women to envision themselves and their lives beyond traditional societal expectations; to empower them to build their capacity as global leaders; and to transform them into leaders of intellectual, entrepreneurial, and social innovation. Graduates of the Nyota Institute are entitled to join an elite group of women known as the Nyota Circle, where additional opportunities for mentoring, networking, and professional development are provided.
MENTORING / OUTREACH
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
The Nyota Academy, is a college preparation and mentoring program for high school sophomores and juniors. The program offers educational components of public speaking, essay writing, test-taking and study strategies, college application assistance, financial literacy, and career exploration. Dates and application for the 2024-2025 year are forthcoming.
STRONG START SCHOLARSHIPS
STRONG START SCHOLARSHIPS
STRONG START SCHOLARSHIPS
Strong Start Scholarships are need-based funds for students to cover college expenses such as application fees, new student orientation fees, campus housing deposits, uniforms, and textbook purchases. These expenses, while seemingly simple, can sometimes be the cause for a student to not start college on time or not at all. The 2024-2025 Strong Start Scholarship Application Form is forthcoming. Applications will be accepted until all allocations for the year are completed.
UPLIFTING & ACKNOWLEDGING
STRONG START SCHOLARSHIPS
STRONG START SCHOLARSHIPS
The SHE ROSE Signature Series is a series of two annual events recognizing the accomplishments of women on-the-rise, to support the launch or entrepreneurial debut of their new social innovation, educational initiative, or great idea!
SHERO SUPPORT
MAKE A DONATION
We appreciate your interest in supporting the outreach and mentoring programs initiatives of the SHERO Group. Your contribution, regardless of the size, will make a positive difference in the lives of our program participants. By giving to the SHERO Group, you will give underrepresented women opportunities and support which might not be otherwise available. Funds from your gift will provide the following:
Sponsorship of the Nyota Institute, a leadership development program for rising high school seniors and college freshman designed to inspire young women to envision themselves and their lives beyond traditional societal expectations; to empower them to build their capacity as global leaders; and to transform them into leaders of intellectual, entrepreneurial, and social innovation.
Support for the Nyota Academy, a college preparation and mentoring program for high school juniors and seniors. The program offers educational components of public speaking, essay writing, test-taking and study strategies, college application assistance, financial literacy, and career exploration.
Support for Strong Start Scholarships, which are need-based funds for students to cover college expenses such as application fees, new student orientation fees, campus housing deposits, uniforms, and textbook purchases. These expenses, while seemingly simple, can sometimes be the cause for a student to not start college on time or not at all.
Sponsorship of the SHE Rose Signature Series, is a series of two annual events recognizing the accomplishments of women on-the-rise, to support the launch or entrepreneurial debut of their new social innovation, educational initiative, or great idea!
JOIN THE TEAM
The SHERO Group encourages and relies on the services of volunteers for the success of our signature programs. The SHERO Group, Inc. does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, the appointment to and termination from its Board of Directors, hiring and firing of staff or contractors, selection of volunteers, selection of vendors, and providing of services.
BOARD MEMBERS
Do you want to improve the status of underrepresented women in our society? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to help guide a dynamic organization with incredible potential? Excited by the opportunity to influence young women and at a pivotal point in their lives? At the SHERO Group we provide professional services to support a personal mission. Through education, research, and outreach we intend to transform the lived experiences of underrepresented women through created exponential opportunities.
We are looking for forward-thinking, entrepreneurial, and socially innovative leaders who are enthused by the challenge and excited by the opportunity to impact the lives of young women. If the above sounds like you and you're interested in joining our team this may be the perfect opportunity for you.
Please send a cover letter detailing your back ground and interest in serving, along with your professional resume to sherogroupinc@gmail.com
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Media & Promotional Materials Internship
The SHERO Group is recruiting journalism, graphic arts, and/or multimedia students to conceptualize, develop, and produce instructional, promotional, and training materials.
Internships are usually unpaid. However, some compensation may be provided if funds are available. Unpaid interns are eligible to receive volunteer hours for their services.
Outreach Services Internship
The SHERO Group offers an internship program for students interested in the higher education and leadership development. Ideal interns are upper division or graduate students in psychology, counseling, higher education, special education, human services, or other related majors.
Internships are usually unpaid. However, some compensation may be provided if funds are available. Unpaid interns are eligible to receive volunteer hours for their services.