2025 Women's Team Personal Development Summit

On February 13th, 2025, the annual Women’s Team Personal Development Summit was held in the beautiful upper room at the Vancouver Japanese Language School. First held in October 2020, the Women’s Team Personal Development Summit started as a way to bring women and non-binary associates together to celebrate and learn.

This year, 15 women and non-binary associates gathered and participated in two workshops. The first workshop was facilitated by Emilie, a Creative Wellness Facilitator specializing in therapeutic arts for women's health, who delivered a grounding exercise which encouraged connection, confidence, and resilience.

Adaeze, a facilitator from Kiwassa who specializes in exploring strategies for recognizing strengths, overcoming self-doubt, and cultivating powerful tools for uncovering participant's unique professional presence, led the second workshop which focused on building confidence and cold calling during a job search. 

Participants this year were able to share their own personal experiences with their job search journey and connect with one another over different tips and things they’ve learned along the way.  

Mission Possible's Employment Readiness Program - Women’s Team creates a safe space for women and non-binary people to engage in the program. This project was developed to eliminate barriers and empower women and non-binary folks in usually male-dominated spaces. The Women’s Team program aims to foster a stronger sense of community and safety for participants, and all work shifts and coaching sessions in this track are facilitated by women staff and supervisors. The participants will also have an opportunity to engage in unique programming, like the Personal Development Summit, designed to increase confidence and empower them to thrive and lead in the workplace.

If you are interested in signing up for the Women’s Team program and joining a supportive community dedicated to empowerment and growth, contact the Employment Readiness Program for more information and registration details.