EMPOWERING
YOUNG MINDS
HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE
TO SEE WHAT´S POSSIBLE
As a parent or carer, you play an important role in helping young people understand their strengths, build confidence and explore what they might want from their future.
Power of Women creates opportunities for young people across the Tees Valley to meet positive role models, discover different careers and experiences, challenge stereotypes and develop the confidence to try new things.
Young people engage with inspiring role models, employers and new experiences that help them explore different careers, industries and pathways. Through workplace visits, events and practical activities, they connect with people and opportunities beyond the classroom and begin to see what’s possible.
Our programmes help young people discover their strengths and interests while developing valuable skills for life, learning and work. Through workshops and hands-on experiences, they build confidence, communication, networking, presentation and leadership skills, while learning to challenge gender stereotypes and expectations.
We give young people the confidence and opportunity to find their voice, take on responsibility and become positive role models for others. Our POW Ambassadors represent their schools, share their experiences with their peers and help create a culture where everyone feels their voice matters.
Our role models share their experiences, career journeys and advice, giving young people the chance to meet people they can relate to and discover possibilities they may not have considered.
We work with role models from a wide range of backgrounds, industries and careers, helping young people understand that there is no single route to success.
CONFIDENCE ISN’T ABOUT ALWAYS FEELING BRAVE OR BELIEVING YOU CAN DO EVERYTHING. IT’S ABOUT BELIEVING THAT YOU CAN HAVE A GO, LEARN FROM MISTAKES, ASK FOR HELP AND TRY AGAIN.
Encouraging independence
Give young people opportunities to make decisions, take responsibility and try things for themselves. Small experiences of success help them recognise what they are capable of and build a stronger sense of self-belief.
Celebrating effort, not just achievement
Help young people understand that getting things wrong is part of learning. Recognising their effort, persistence and progress — rather than focusing only on the end result — can help them feel more confident about trying new things and tackling challenges.
Creating opportunities to try new things
Encourage your young person to explore new interests, activities and experiences. Stepping outside their comfort zone can help them discover strengths and talents they didn’t know they had, while building confidence through experience.
"Thanks for your time with my daughter and helping her grow . You are all an amazing team"
"My child has learnt a lot and has grown so confident"
"I’ve enjoyed watching my children’s confidence grow. "
Power of Women is a community interest company dedicated to building confidence, creating opportunities and unlocking potential for young people across the Tees Valley.
Spearheaded by the Late Professor Jane Turner OBE DL, this campaign embodies Jane’s determination and commitment to improving life chances of girls in the Tees Valley region. We want to give girls and young women of the region the inspiration, tools and support that they need to take control over the direction of their own lives, and to not just survive, but thrive.
Power Of Women CIC
17 Falcon Court,
Preston Farm Industrial Estate,
Stockton-On-Tees,
TS18 3TU
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