The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will sponsor the R.I.S.E. (Rise, Inspire, Succeed, Empower) Women’s Empowerment Workshop on Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m.-noon at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St.
Themed “Discover and Uncover the Leader Inside You,” the free workshop will give young women ages 11 through18 the opportunity to engage with female professionals from diverse backgrounds in roundtable discussions on topics such as leadership, taking risks, navigating challenges and identifying opportunities. Attendees will also be encouraged to share learning experiences and pose questions to the larger group.
Workshop facilitators scheduled to participate in the May 19 workshop include Shinica Thomas, Christina Patterson, Yvonne Sims, Tonya Easterwood, Shannon Parker and April Allen.
The event is free and a continental breakfast will be provided.
A limited number of seats are available, so pre-registration is required athttp://wakeforestnc.recdesk.com.
For more information, contact Special Events Coordinator Suja Jacob at 919-556-7063 or sjacob@wakeforestnc.gov.
