I Am A Student<\/h1><\/div>Lead Locally. Advocate Globally.<\/h1><\/div>At WomenNC, students are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that young people\u2014especially girls, youth of color, and gender-diverse youth\u2014are not just the leaders of tomorrow, but the changemakers of today. Our programs equip students with the skills, mentorship, and opportunities to research, advocate, and lead on the issues that matter most in their communities.<\/p>\n
Through hands-on workshops, mentorship, and global collaboration, WomenNC connects North Carolina students to leadership experiences that bridge the classroom and the world stage\u2014from local forums to the United Nations.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Opportunities for Students<\/h1><\/div>The Juanita Bryant Scholars Leadership Program<\/b>
\n<\/b>An 11-month leadership experience for college students ages 18\u201322. Scholars conduct original research on gender equity issues, receive one-on-one mentorship, present their findings at WomenNC\u2019s Local-to-Global Forum, and represent North Carolina at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York City.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Learn More<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/womennc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1679-3.png\" "\\"IMG_1679")
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Youth Leaders for Change Program<\/h1><\/div>A 9-month program for high school juniors and seniors across Wake, Durham, and Orange Counties. Youth Leaders participate in monthly workshops on advocacy, civic engagement, and leadership development\u2014culminating in community action projects and participation in the Youth Voices for Global Change event.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Learn More<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div>Internships & Fellowships<\/h1><\/div>WomenNC offers flexible internships for high school and college students interested in nonprofit leadership, communications, advocacy, research, and event planning. Students gain professional experience while contributing to projects that strengthen gender equity and civic engagement statewide.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Lead Locally. Advocate Globally.<\/h1><\/div>At WomenNC, students are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that young people\u2014especially girls, youth of color, and gender-diverse youth\u2014are not just the leaders of tomorrow, but the changemakers of today. Our programs equip students with the skills, mentorship, and opportunities to research, advocate, and lead on the issues that matter most in their communities.<\/p>\n
Through hands-on workshops, mentorship, and global collaboration, WomenNC connects North Carolina students to leadership experiences that bridge the classroom and the world stage\u2014from local forums to the United Nations.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Opportunities for Students<\/h1><\/div>The Juanita Bryant Scholars Leadership Program<\/b>
\n<\/b>An 11-month leadership experience for college students ages 18\u201322. Scholars conduct original research on gender equity issues, receive one-on-one mentorship, present their findings at WomenNC\u2019s Local-to-Global Forum, and represent North Carolina at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York City.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Learn More<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Youth Leaders for Change Program<\/h1><\/div>A 9-month program for high school juniors and seniors across Wake, Durham, and Orange Counties. Youth Leaders participate in monthly workshops on advocacy, civic engagement, and leadership development\u2014culminating in community action projects and participation in the Youth Voices for Global Change event.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Learn More<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div>Internships & Fellowships<\/h1><\/div>WomenNC offers flexible internships for high school and college students interested in nonprofit leadership, communications, advocacy, research, and event planning. Students gain professional experience while contributing to projects that strengthen gender equity and civic engagement statewide.<\/p>\n<\/div>
At WomenNC, students are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that young people\u2014especially girls, youth of color, and gender-diverse youth\u2014are not just the leaders of tomorrow, but the changemakers of today. Our programs equip students with the skills, mentorship, and opportunities to research, advocate, and lead on the issues that matter most in their communities.<\/p>\n
Through hands-on workshops, mentorship, and global collaboration, WomenNC connects North Carolina students to leadership experiences that bridge the classroom and the world stage\u2014from local forums to the United Nations.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Opportunities for Students<\/h1><\/div>The Juanita Bryant Scholars Leadership Program<\/b>
\n<\/b>An 11-month leadership experience for college students ages 18\u201322. Scholars conduct original research on gender equity issues, receive one-on-one mentorship, present their findings at WomenNC\u2019s Local-to-Global Forum, and represent North Carolina at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York City.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Learn More<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Youth Leaders for Change Program<\/h1><\/div>A 9-month program for high school juniors and seniors across Wake, Durham, and Orange Counties. Youth Leaders participate in monthly workshops on advocacy, civic engagement, and leadership development\u2014culminating in community action projects and participation in the Youth Voices for Global Change event.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Learn More<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div>Internships & Fellowships<\/h1><\/div>WomenNC offers flexible internships for high school and college students interested in nonprofit leadership, communications, advocacy, research, and event planning. Students gain professional experience while contributing to projects that strengthen gender equity and civic engagement statewide.<\/p>\n<\/div>
The Juanita Bryant Scholars Leadership Program<\/b> A 9-month program for high school juniors and seniors across Wake, Durham, and Orange Counties. Youth Leaders participate in monthly workshops on advocacy, civic engagement, and leadership development\u2014culminating in community action projects and participation in the Youth Voices for Global Change event.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> WomenNC offers flexible internships for high school and college students interested in nonprofit leadership, communications, advocacy, research, and event planning. Students gain professional experience while contributing to projects that strengthen gender equity and civic engagement statewide.<\/p>\n<\/div>
\n<\/b>An 11-month leadership experience for college students ages 18\u201322. Scholars conduct original research on gender equity issues, receive one-on-one mentorship, present their findings at WomenNC\u2019s Local-to-Global Forum, and represent North Carolina at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York City.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Youth Leaders for Change Program<\/h1><\/div>
Internships & Fellowships<\/h1><\/div>
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