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ABOUT A WILL 2 WIN INSTITUTE

 

A Will 2 Win Institute, a nine-month leadership training and development program for middle and high school girls held in the Greater Birmingham, Alabama area from September through May. This program is designed to address economic justice by empowering girls through intentional mentoring, career planning, networking, shadowing, and sponsoring. Participants will experience relevant workshops, panel discussions, networking events, guest lectures, retreats,  and empowerment sessions led by exceptional leaders, innovators, creatives and change agents.

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION & GUIDELINES

 

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS ARE GIRLS WHO:

* are middle and high school students
* are in good academic and conduct standing
* exhibit strong leadership potential and interest in our learning modules
* are interested in promoting unification among women and girls
* are concerned about issues impacting women and girls, particularly in Alabama

 

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

• Where do I go to apply for A Will 2 Win Institute? You may apply for the A Will 2 Win Institute via Online Application.

 

• Is there a PDF version of the application? No. All applications must be completed online via the Google Form.

 

• Where and when will A Will 2 Win Institute be held? A Will 2 Win Institute will be held in the Greater Birmingham, Alabama area from September through May.

 

• What is the age eligibility to participate in A Will 2 Win Institute? Eligible participants are middle and high school students.​

 

• Is there a fee for this program? No, there is not a fee to participate in the program.

 

• Is there an application fee? Yes, the non-refundable application fee ($25) payable by credit card/debit card via Cash App to $FloraPearlFoundation, or via cashier’s check or money order made out to “The Flora Pearl Foundation, Inc.” to P.O. BOX 13674, Birmingham, Alabama 35202.

 

• The program is managed by highly qualified A Will 2 Win Institute staff. All members of the A Will 2 Win Institute team are screened and trained to provide quality care for admitted participants.

 

• Are parents/guardians permitted to attend the sessions? No, parents/guardians are not permitted to attend the sessions. The program sessions and activities are for admitted participants only. Parents/Guardians will be invited to attend the orientation session before the program begins in September and the graduation ceremony at the end of the program in May.

 

• What programs and activities are offered at A Will 2 Win Institute? A Will 2 Win Institute features workshops, panel discussions, networking events, guest lectures, retreats, empowerment sessions led by exceptional leaders, innovators, creatives and change agents.

 

• If I am experiencing technical difficulties while filling out the online application, who should I contact to get support? Please email theflorapearlfoundation@gmail.com; and place in the subject line: A Will 2 Win Institute Application – Technical Difficulties.