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EmpowerHER
EmpowerHER Virtual Cohort
EmpowerHER Virtual Cohort
EmpowerHER Virtual Cohort
For High School Students
Purpose: Grow
The EmpowerHER Virtual Cohort is a six-week leadership and life-skills experience for Black lesbian and Black queer high school students.
College students help facilitate and mentor participants as they explore leadership, self-confidence, college and career readiness, communication, life skills, and co
For High School Students
Purpose: Grow
The EmpowerHER Virtual Cohort is a six-week leadership and life-skills experience for Black lesbian and Black queer high school students.
College students help facilitate and mentor participants as they explore leadership, self-confidence, college and career readiness, communication, life skills, and community.
The cohort creates an affirming environment where young people can learn from one another, build relationships, and begin developing the skills they will carry into college, work, and adulthood.
Program Focus
- Leadership and life skills
- College and career readiness
- Peer mentorship
- Confidence and self-advocacy
- Communication
- Community connection
Format: 6-Week Virtual Cohort
BEL Elevate
EmpowerHER Virtual Cohort
EmpowerHER Virtual Cohort
Workforce Development
Purpose: Learn
BEL Elevate provides workforce development and career advancement opportunities for Black lesbians and Black queer women seeking to strengthen their professional skills and prepare for stronger career pathways.
Through access to online certification opportunities and career-readiness support, participants
Workforce Development
Purpose: Learn
BEL Elevate provides workforce development and career advancement opportunities for Black lesbians and Black queer women seeking to strengthen their professional skills and prepare for stronger career pathways.
Through access to online certification opportunities and career-readiness support, participants can build in-demand skills, strengthen their resumes, and pursue industry-recognized credentials.
Program Focus
- Online certifications
- Career readiness
- Professional skill-building
- Resume and career development
- Career advancement
- Workforce resources
BEL Legacy Leaders
EmpowerHER Virtual Cohort
BEL Legacy Leaders
Fellowship Program
Purpose: Lead
BEL Legacy Leaders is BEL’s fellowship experience for undergraduate and graduate students who want meaningful, hands-on experience while contributing to the work of a national nonprofit organization.
Fellows work alongside BEL leadership and programs while developing professional skills, receiving mentorship,
Fellowship Program
Purpose: Lead
BEL Legacy Leaders is BEL’s fellowship experience for undergraduate and graduate students who want meaningful, hands-on experience while contributing to the work of a national nonprofit organization.
Fellows work alongside BEL leadership and programs while developing professional skills, receiving mentorship, taking on real responsibilities, and gaining experience that supports their academic and professional development.
Program Focus
- Hands-on nonprofit experience
- Mentorship
- Leadership development
- Professional growth
- Research and program experience
- Community impact
A Pathway for Every Stage
High School Students
EmpowerHER Virtual Cohort
Build confidence, leadership skills, and readiness for what comes next.
College & Graduate School
BEL Legacy Leaders
Gain real-world experience, mentorship, and opportunities to lead.
Career & Professional Development
BEL Elevate
Build skills, earn credentials, and strengthen career pathways.
What We Want Participants to Gain
Learn
Build practical knowledge and skills.
Lead
Develop confidence, voice, and leadership ability.
Grow
Gain experience and prepare for the next stage.
Connect
Build relationships with mentors, peers, professionals, and community.
Creating Pathways, Not Just Programs
EmpowerHER is designed to help participants move forward.
A high school student may begin by developing confidence and leadership skills through the EmpowerHER Virtual Cohort.
As they enter college, they may gain professional experience through BEL Legacy Leaders.
Later, BEL Elevate can support continued skill development, certification, and career advancement.
The goal is not one program interaction. It is creating pathways that support growth over time.
One Sisterhood. Many Paths. Limitless Impact.
Education and leadership do not begin or end at one age.
EmpowerHER creates opportunities for Black lesbians and Black queer women to learn, lead, grow, and build stronger futures throughout different stages of life.
This is BEL. This is us. This is our future.
Help BEL Thrive
Your donation helps create wellness programs, leadership opportunities, scholarships, research initiatives, and community spaces for Black lesbians.