WE Rise leadership training encourages students to pursue academic and professional leadership roles in a supportive environment where all students are valued, regardless of gender.
The WE Rise Leadership Academy (WLA) is a nine-week spring quarter program dedicated to developing the next generation of inclusive leaders in engineering and technology. While the program centers the experiences of women and other gender-diverse individuals who have been historically underrepresented in STEM, it is open to all students in the College of Engineering who are committed to advancing gender equity and inclusive leadership in the field of engineering.
WE Rise leadership training encourages students to pursue academic and professional leadership roles in a supportive environment where all students are valued, regardless of gender. Participants explore social and cultural barriers to women’s full participation in these spaces.
Through workshops, mentorship and reflection, WLA students engage with professional engineers who help them build leadership skills and a community where people from all backgrounds and experiences are valued.
Program goals and learning outcomes:
- Engage in experiential learning and hands-on activities that expand leadership capacity beyond the classroom
- Explore issues and challenges that impact gender equity in leadership, including cultural stereotyping, imposter syndrome and implicit bias
- Learn about inclusive and authentic leadership approaches, strategies and tools to strengthen confidence and leadership potential
- Build professional development skills that enhance resumes and showcase individual strengths, achievements and innovation
- Identify and pursue opportunities for growth, advancement and entrepreneurship in academic and professional settings
- Gain practical tools to navigate and positively influence organizational climate and culture--from higher education to the workforce