MANDEVILLE, Manchester — The Northern Caribbean University (NCU) is preparing to host its second annual SheLeads forum on Tuesday, March 17, with this year’s theme focusing on ‘Empowering Her Odyssey Through Entrepreneurship.’ The event will showcase innovation and business development as pathways to female empowerment.
The evening will feature a distinguished panel of successful young entrepreneurs including Jénine Shepherd, Letesha Whyte, Amanda Samuels, and Nyoka Manning, all of whom have established thriving business ventures. The discussion will be moderated by Patrice Kissoon, who will leverage her professional expertise to facilitate the conversation. The forum is scheduled for 5:00 PM at Robinson Hall’s Lecture Theatre on the NCU main campus.
SheLeads represents one of three flagship initiatives operated by The Roundtable Foundation, which is supported by NCU’s Careers and Employment Services department. The program series aims to foster youth engagement in civic matters through structured programming:
– SheLeads: Dedicated to women’s empowerment through mentorship and leadership development
– HeLeads: Concentrates on promoting positive masculinity and responsible leadership among men
– WeLead: Provides a collaborative platform for students and change-makers to develop solutions and enhance skills
Building upon the achievements of last year’s inaugural forum, which featured panelists sharing valuable insights on leadership development and barrier-breaking strategies, this year’s event promises to revitalize discussions surrounding entrepreneurial innovation. The initiative seeks to establish an environment conducive to mutual mentoring, meaningful dialogue, and comprehensive empowerment among emerging leaders.
The event receives substantial support from multiple sponsors including DBC Creative Co, The PR Dude, Monica’s Expressions, The Short One Productions (TSO), NICHE Media, The Rentorama, Morris Entrepreneurship Center, and Prestige Phone Accessories.