About
Women in Sports Helping Inspire the Next Generation (WISHING) is a mentorship program designed to give girls the opportunity to learn about careers in the sports industry.
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High school girls in grades 10-12 are matched with a female mentor who works in the sports industry. Through mentorship, career exploration, and scholarship opportunities, WISHING strives to level the playing field for all women.
We believe that every woman should have the
knowledge, opportunity, and financial means
to pursue a career in the sports industry.
Mentorship
The mentorship program runs from September to May. Mentorship meetings take place either virtually or at one of our in-person locations and last about an hour. Each session includes a guest speaker with expertise on the session topic and an associated activity for students to engage with the content or practice that specific skill.
Career Exploration
Students will gain exposure to careers they might like, and hopefully identify careers they aren't interested in or are not well-suited for through a career interest survey or planning sheet. Job shadowing will occur as opportunities permit.
Scholarships
WISHING provides scholarships to ensure that every woman has the opportunity and financial means to attend college.
Events
Do you want to request WISHING mentors at your school or event? We hold lunch and learns, panel discussions, presentations for students, and more. We are happy to work with you to think of other ideas to fit your specific needs!
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