The ‘SistersIN’ Leadership Programme initiated by Assumption Grammar School aims to foster girls’ leadership capacity and confidence amongst its Sixth Form students. The SistersIN female leadership project is committed to empowering young women through advancing gender equity, inclusiveness and youth development.
The SistersIN program is structured around three key components: Curriculum-Based Leadership Training: girls receive a tailored curriculum in their schools, which includes modules designed to develop leadership skills, Passion Projects: participants are encouraged to identify and lead projects they are passionate about, providing practical leadership experience and Mentorship: each student is paired with a female leader mentor, offering guidance and industry insights.
The program’s rapid success began with 10 schools in 2022. Last year (2023) 28 schools participated, and this year, that number has grown to 52. Over the past year, 40% of mentors were at or above director level, and represented 71 different professions across 192 companies. Notably, 53% of mentors were in STEM fields. Among students, there was a 40% increase in confidence levels, and 99% felt that the SistersIN program was a worthwhile investment of time.
Since it began, SistersIN has worked with 379 pupils across 28 schools, with 25% of these schools coming from lower socio-economic backgrounds. The program has engaged 450 mentors, with 379 still active, and seen an 80% increase in mentorship applications in the past year.
For further information on SistersIN visit https://www.sisters-in.org/
