Annual International Girls Leadership Initiative Conference Transforming Leadership to Sustain the Next Generation August 7-20, 2011 Texas Woman’s University, Denton Texas
The Annual A-WOW International Girls Leadership Initiative Conference promises to cultivate a culture of creativity and innovation through powerful leadership –so start your preparations now to ensure you don’t miss out! The annual conference is set to take place August 7- 20, 2011 in the Dallas Metroplex area, in the great city of Denton, Texas.
The 2011 A-WOW IGLI conference, held at Texas Woman’s University, will be the host to forty girls, ages 16-21, from around the world that have been selected to participate in the A-WOW IGLI mentoring program.
A-WOW IGLI 2011, will be the springboard for many of the young girls attending the conference and will help to propel numerous of others to greater horizons. Attendance and sponsorship will also help defray expenses for each and will set A-WOW'S IGLI standard to exceed our current numbers in the years to come –so there is no better time to join A-WOW IGLI!
The conference will provide all students with a unique, cross-cultural learning experience via lectures, workshops and team-building exercises. The goal is to engage and inspire the students to become innovative leaders and Goodwill Ambassadors of their world. In particular they focus on leadership and skills development, community services, multiculturalism, health and green environmental innovations.
“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” – T. S. Eliot
A-WOW INC., a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization based in Dallas, Texas, USA, operates as the flagship program of A-WOW IGLI, an acculturation program, which actively promotes multiculturalism, leadership, education and innovation. A-WOW International Girls Leadership Initiative (A-WOW IGLI) is a global, female-based initiative, that prepares girls, ages 16-21, to assume active leadership roles in their community and global society. Our mission is to educate, mentor and coach while providing mentees with leadership abilities and knowledge as they ready themselves to shape the future world –a world of strong and courageous leaders.
We have chosen to focus on the work of leadership rather than just on the personal characteristics of individual leadership. We believe sustainable and scalable efforts require contributions from people in multiple roles.
"Sustainability is not just a destination, it is also a journey." -Pip # # #
A-WOW International Girls Leadership Initiative (A-WOW IGLI) A-WOW International Girls Leadership Initiative is the foundation of education, knowledge and innovation for girls aspiring to be leaders of the next generation.
About Us A-WOW INC., based in Dallas, Texas, USA, operates as the flagship program of A-WOW Inc., a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization that actively promotes multiculturalism, leadership, education and innovation.
A-WOW International Girls Leadership Initiative (A-WOW IGLI) A global female-based initiative that prepare girl ages 16-21 to assume active leadership roles in their community and global society. Through A-WOW IGLI, students embark upon a lifetime of meaningful participation. Training and exposure will help prepare them to become well-informed leaders and citizens. Emphases are placed on the connections between local and global conditions, challenges and opportunities. They are introduced to new ideas and perspectives, an accultration which will help them become richer and stronger leaders in making the world a better place.
Mission Our mission is to transform leadership to sustain the next generation by empowering, enriching and educating girls to become innovative leaders and good will-ambassadors of the world.
Vision To be the preferred girls leadership initiative with a global brand of high potential, responsible, positive, effective environmental and innovative leaders.
Overview Annually, A-WOW IGLI host an exchange students two-week conference for girls, age 16-21. The conference will provide all students with a unique, cross-cultural learning experience, via lectures, workshops and team-building exercises. The goal is to engage and inspire the students to become innovative leaders and good will-ambassadors of their world, particularly focusing on leadership and skills development, community services, multiculturalism, health and green environmental innovations. Broadly speaking, the program attracts three types of leaders: 1) Those that have or planning to develop an innovative idea to address a specific social problem in a pattern-breaking, sustainable and scalable way 2) Those that will work in and or build the infrastructure needed for social entrepreneurial work to take root. 3) Those who will spur others to act on a national or global scale to address particular social problems through various avenues, such as media, the arts, and individuals who want to improve the operations and management systems of public, private and non-profit organizations.
We have chosen to focus on the work of leadership rather than just on the personal characteristics of individual leadership. We believe sustainable and scalable efforts require contributions from people in multiple roles.
The A-WOW International Girls Leadership Initiative conference is two weeks of high-level teaching, mentoring and coaching programs designed to help young girls reach their goals and dreams. It is all about "decisive action and sacred support" for those who are serious about achievements and doing whatever it takes with a “no-excuses” approach. A-WOW IGLI wants to help them share their leadership skills with the world.
The conference will begin August 7, 2011, and will end on August 20, 2011. Sessions will be Sunday thru Saturday, 7:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Participants will attend scheduled tours at large and small businesses. There will also be various excursion activities and field trips. In addition, they participate in numerous competitions. After each competition, an award is given to a recognized student.
A-WOW will host a graduation ceremony upon completion of the program, and each student will earn a certification of completion.
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The Company Objectives A-WOW believes in the learning method of a direct, hands-on experience. The activities we offer are simulative, allowing students the opportunity to test their leadership skills, debate current issues, deliver speeches, draft resolutions, make executive decisions, and realize through experience the complexities of international relations. Their participating and interaction provokes communication and dialogue that, throughout the weeks, provide an unparalleled learning experience and cross-cultural adventure.
Objectives Facilitate a cross-cultural exchange of ideas and foster international relationships through our young women leadership, coaching and mentoring program. Break down the barriers that separate different cultures by providing programs and training focused on how the global community is connected and how we can learn from each other to solve challenges that affect us all as well as, cultivate ethical responsibility Develop state-of-the-art youth leadership and mentorship programs for demonstrating good community leadership abilities and to inspire them to become the next generation of innovative leaders. Conduct international seminars, conferences and virtual learning opportunities. Partner with other youth organization and educator. Provide high-potential youth with tools and resources that will build leadership skills. Ensure each student becomes an informed citizen and effective leader to be able to respond to issues and conditions that threaten our world. Emphasize each individual’s ability and enhance their responsibility to create change in society. Assist the various regions in achieving its vision by providing funding and logistical support for research, education and training that promote conservation and sustainable development. Provide them with long-term support.
Strength In the years to come, effective leadership will play an important role as the world struggles to overcome the adverse effects of war, bad government, economic greed and vegetative pressures on our ecology. Unfortunately, the majority of our country’s citizens, and particularly students who attend under-resourced schools, do not receive the training and preparation needed to respond to complex social, political, economic and environmental needs.
Students experience and learn about the work of international businesses such as Coca Cola, America Airlines and AT&T. Upon their return, students incorporate what they have learned abroad by preparing school news articles, making presentations to youth organizations, to schools and other public forums. They use these opportunities to break down barriers of mistrust and prejudice that separate people.
Students learn first-hand how different communities respond to social, political, economic and environmental issues in order to become informed global citizens who are capable of bringing a global perspective to local challenges.
This aspect of the conference comprises a long-term effect that directly links to the sustainability of the project. Besides, the participants meet and communicate with high-ranking governmental officials, diplomats and business people, who furnish them with useful tips and advice, as well as share their professional experiences.
Goals Our goals are to have participants complete the program and then apply that knowledge in real life settings or situations in order to progressively advance as the future leaders of the world. Benefits participants Other areas of focus: Provide educational opportunities and to explore international studies/exchange student programs, scholarships, internships and employment opportunities. Provide a forum for girls, ages 16-21, to connect with present and emerging world leaders, top executives, prominent community figures and recruiters from leading corporations, government agencies and non-profit organizations. Engage in powerful positive programs promoting self-awareness, self-development of mind, body and spirit while learning to face their fears. Engage in professional development and leadership seminars, expert panel discussions, and networking sessions while learning to overcome their fears. To be a state-of-the- leadership/mentoring/coaching and skills development, community with particular focus on services, multiculturalism, health and green environmental innovations. Partnering with youth organizations and educators to, promote cross-cultural understanding, and cultivate ethical responsibility, as well as provide them with long-term support.
"Sustainability is not a just destination, it is also a journey." -Pip
Participant A-WOW’S IGLI conference welcomes students, ages 16-21, as well as recent graduates of A-WOW’S IGLI who demonstrate commitment to academic excellence, professional development and community involvement in a spirit of responsible and sustainable leadership and who seek to strengthen their leadership skills and gain meaningful international experiences.
A-WOW offers a stream of Practical Activities Visits to foreign embassies and government agencies offer an opportunity to meet diplomats, government officials and politicians and to expose the participants to the “reality” of these vocations. These visits provide for useful first-hand experiences, contributing to a better understanding of the careers chosen by the participants. Panel discussions engage the participants in a dialogue with various professionals, who while sharing their experiences and opinions, contribute to a better understanding of the issues at hand, including Responsible Leadership, Leadership and Gender, and Mass Media in Conflicts. Cultural activities are designed to illustrate the diversity of our world and to promote better understanding of cultures and traditions. These activities expose participants to the cultural heritage of various peoples that they might not have otherwise experienced.
