3
YEARS
Celebrating
HER NEXT STEP
An OSF Initiative empowering young women with skills and development for personal success and leadership.
Every girl deserves a guiding hand as she steps into adulthood. Her Next Step connects bright ambitious girls aged 18-25 with accomplished female mentors who are committed to nurturing the next generation of female leaders.
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Through in-depth group leadership sessions, one-on-one mentoring, career guidance, and life skills training, our
'Big Sisters' empower our mentees to dream boldly, set clear goals, and develop the confidence to pursue them.
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Whether it's navigating their university education, breaking into STEM careers, or cultivating personal growth, this program offers a safe space for learning, bonding, encouragement and real-world advice.
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Our Statements
VISION & PURPOSE
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To empower young women (18–25) to take confident steps toward their academic, professional, and personal goals.
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Provide mentorship, guidance, and opportunities that help young women unlock their potential and navigate their next steps in education, career, and life.
PROGRAM APPROACH & DELIVERY
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Mentorship - 1:1 Mentoring plus group sessions based on skills, interest areas and career goals.
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Personal Growth & Well-being - sessions on confidence building, self-advocacy and resilience.
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Skills & Development Workshops - topics include career pathways, leadership, scholarship applications, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, digital skills.
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Showcase & Impact Measurement - Annual growth presentation from mentees on journey, projects or future plans.
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Delivery - Hybrid Model. As a large number of our mentors are geographically dispersed, mentor workshops, training sessions and 1:1 conversation will take place virtually. Our annual EOY retreat is strictly an in-person attendance only.
MENTORS
Your role is more than mentorship, it's about being a trusted ally, a source of wisdom and a reminder that she's not alone on her journey. ​
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If you have a heart to give, a story to share we invite you to take her next step with us.
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If you're interested in becoming a Big Sister/mentor, review our checklist here - Mentorship | OSF​
