Frequently Asked Questions

Young women ages 15-18 are eligible to apply. Leading Our Ladies is designed to meet the needs of young women at all stages of their life.  There are only 12 spots available.

 An application and recommendation of support form must be submitted for consideration. An application and link to the form are found  here

There are a total of six sessions beginning on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Session times alternate every other Saturday. Each session begins at 10am and will end at either 2pm or 4pm (depending on the week's assignment).  The graduation ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. on December 2, 2023 

All sessions will be held at the:

Boys & Girls Club Teen & Community Center

1830 Creighton Road

Richmond, VA, 23223

There is NO COST to participate in Leading Our Ladies. ALL registration costs, program materials, and meals (continental breakfast and lunch) are included on program days for participants. 

The purpose of the recommendation form is for us to gain information to learn more about the candidate from someone who knows them well. It also helps our team assess the candidate's individual needs, character, or unique abilities. A recommendation form is required in the application process. 

 Each participant who completes all six modules will receive a certificate of completion and up to $200 for personal development. 

No, each participant is responsible for getting to and from the sessions and the graduation ceremony.