Help change the narrative on what it means to be a woman veteran by leveraging your leadership skills and authentic self.
10%
of overall veteran population is made up of women
66%
of women veterans reported experiencing transition difficulties compared to 51% of men
Maury et al., 2020
17%
of US the active duty force are women
US. Department of Defense, 2021
Women Veteran Unique Reintegration Challenges
Social Connection
Feeling disconnected from old friends, difficulty in connecting with civilian peers, and avoiding certain social situations
Sense of Loss
Feeling a loss of identity, purpose, direction and a sense of community
Inaccessible Support Services
Specific support services, including mental health and fertility, are still difficult to access or have cumbersome processes
Service Before Self
Innate leadership tendency to serve others makes it hard to ask for and accept help
Feeling Undervalued and Unrecognized
Overcoming social barriers of making meaningful connections but having to downplay veteran identity
Self-Reflection and Discovery
Limited outlets for processing the emotions and identity during reintegration
By the end of this one-of-a-kind program, cohort members will have made lifelong friends and lasting connections with other women veterans.
format
in-person & virtual learning
duration
3 months
7 in-person days
cohort size
70-75
Be on the look out for the application window to open in November, 2024. You’ll fill out a form to verify your eligibility and be invited to complete the WVLP program application.
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Self-identify as a woman
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U.S. military veteran from all branches or currently serving in the National Guard or Reserves
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Completed at least one year of military service
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Key Topics -
Identity -
1. Discover the power of your unique identities and how they can be leveraged as assets to your leadership.
2. Foster your inclusive leadership skills by listening and learning from individuals with diverse identities, experiences and backgrounds
3. Improve your self-efficacy and ability to remain resilient in the face of adversity
Purpose -
1. Assess your preferences across different domains of work and life
2. Engage in community service opportunities to demonstrate your ability to affect positive change
3. Audit your current habits and develop a plan to make changes
Connection -
1. Build authentic relationships with other women veterans and program leaders
2. Develop practical skills for networking
3. Explore ways to support others and be supported
Be on the look out for the application window to open in November, 2024. You’ll fill out a form to verify your eligibility and be invited to complete the WVLP program application.
What program graduates say
- WVLP Cohort 6 Participant
"This program has given me the opportunity to
find myself, grow, build relationships, and self-heal.
That was something I didn't know I needed till I met these amazing women and went through the program.."
- WVLP Cohort 6 Participant
"The most profound impact of this program has been on my ability to
lead with greater empathy, resilience, and authenticity.
I've learned to balance the demands of entrepreneurship, family, and community service while staying true to my values.
- WVLP Cohort 5 Participant