Leadership Development Programs

Effective leadership is the key to a strong economy and a healthy society. Expanding the pool of potential leaders benefits government, businesses and the community. The Minerva Foundation is committed to advancing leadership opportunities for women in all facets of society.

The objectives of our Leadership programs are to:

Encourage qualified women to seek leadership positions in government, business and the
community.
Provide opportunities for girls and women to develop their leadership potential.
Foster corporate strategies to recruit, retain, develop, and advance women.

When I moved to Canada in 1998, I was pregnant and all alone. I was scared as to how I would take care of my daughter without a decent standard of education. I realized that without English I would be useless so I focused on improving my English by attending ESL classes at Vancouver Community College. When my English level improved, I was confident enough to go for science courses. And in 2003, the Minerva Foundation offered me the Minerva Foundation Award For BC Women in recognition of my excellent grades at school.
This scholarship changed my life as it offered me the opportunity to take post secondary course. Then when I entered the Licensed Practical Nursing Program in 2006, I faced financial problems. Again, it was Minerva that helped me with funds to solve my financial problems. Now I am working as an LPN and have solid hopes of furthering myself in this field.
Thanks so much to Minerva for giving me a life of hope. Thank you so much Minerva for helping me by believing in my abilities.

Sasiratha Uthayakumar, LPN