Mentorship Commencement Programme for Cohort 2026/27 "Mentorship is like putting on a new lens. Suddenly, you see further, think bigger, and notice possibilities that were invisible before… And that’s exactly what I’m looking forward to on this journey.” — Shin, Mentee, 2026/2027 Cohort On 15 August 2026, the Young Women’s Leadership Connection (YWLC) officially launched its 2026/2027 Mentorship Programme at the Singapore Sustainability Academy. This marks YWLC’s largest coho

On 16 May 2026, 36 mentors and 53 mentees gathered to celebrate and mark the close of an incredible nine-month journey of transformation at the 2025/2026 YWLC Mentorship Graduation. This year’s graduation event served as a profound reflection of the programme's mission: to ensure that every mentee embarks on a meaningful mentorship journey, grows into a well-rounded leader, and contributes to the betterment of society. Mentors from the YWLC Mentorship Programme The graduation

Build a Legacy of Growth - Empower, Elevate, Endure The YWLC 2026 Pay-It-Forward (PIF) Mentorship Programme marks a significant milestone as it enters its 10th cycle, celebrating a decade of empowering individuals and creating meaningful impact through mentorship. Anchored by this year’s theme, “Build a Legacy of Growth: Empower, Elevate, Endure,” the programme reflects a strong commitment to collective progress and mutual support. At its core, mentorship is a journey of shar

On Saturday, the April 11th 2026 57 mentees from the 2025/2026 YWLC Mentorship Programme gathered at the Grab HQ for their second masterclass in this year’s mentorship curriculum. The masterclass, themed “Purpose as Your Starting Point”, brought together an esteemed panel of senior women leaders who have each forged impactful paths in their own right. Through candid sharing and diverse perspectives, they unpacked what purpose means across different life stages and career jour

On the morning of 17 January, 40 mentees and mentors gathered for YWLC’s Community Day, organised by the Mentorship Subcommittee. Designed as a space for connection, the session brought together mentees across the programme to strengthen relationships, exchange experiences, and grow into a more thoughtful and connected community. Held at Bynd Artisan at Raffles City, the morning invited participants to step beyond their immediate mentorship circles and learn from one another’

YWLC was proud to participate in the National Mentoring Summit 2025, a national platform that brings together organisations, mentors, mentees, and partners who believe in the power of mentoring to shape confident, future-ready individuals. This year’s theme, “Mentorship for all: #onegoodtalk to give or gain”, aligned closely with YWLC’s mission to nurture young women at different stages of their leadership journey through mentoring and networking opportunities. At the summit,

On the morning of 15 November, over 30 mentees and mentors gathered for YWLC’s People with Purpose Day, organised by the Mentorship Subcommittee. People with Purpose Day was conceived to help mentees reconnect with the deeper “why” behind leadership, and grow into more thoughtful, inclusive, and grounded future leaders. Held at the Enabling Village, the session invited participants to learn about the experiences of communities that may navigate the world in ways different fr

On Saturday, 4th October 2025 over 70 mentees from the 2025-2026 YWLC Mentorship Programme gathered at the iconic OCBC Centre for the first of two masterclasses in this year’s mentorship curriculum. With the city skyline as a backdrop and the spirit of learning in the air, the stage was set for a dynamic session focused on navigating the age of artificial intelligence (AI) with confidence, clarity and purpose. This inaugural masterclass, titled “Growth and Resilience in the A

On 20 September 2025, the YWLC Pay-It-Forward (PIF) Mentorship Programme celebrated the conclusion of its ninth cycle with a ceremony at the EY Wavespace, proudly supported by EY, our Official Partner. This year’s theme, “Rise and Thrive – Elevate Together,” captured the spirit of the six-month journey as mentors and mentees came together to celebrate growth, reflect on lessons learned, and look ahead to thriving beyond the programme. Reflection and Celebration PIF 2025 Closi

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