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FLOTA Empowerment

The FLOTA Empowerment Program is a structured three-month development journey scheduled for Spring 2026 that equips participants with essential personal, academic, and professional competencies for long-term success. Through guided workshops, reflective exercises, and practical skill-building activities, participants gain clarity, confidence, and leadership capacity. The first month emphasizes Personal Growth, strengthening self-awareness and identity by exploring how culture, values, and individual experiences shape perspectives and purpose. The second month centers on Academic Growth, developing critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and research skills as participants learn to challenge assumptions and use evidence-based methods to understand real-world issues. The final month focuses on Professional Growth, where participants build communication and career-readiness skills through CV development, personal branding, and purposeful storytelling. The program concludes with an integrated reflection experience that connects all three growth areas, enabling participants to clearly define their future aspirations and solidify the leader they are becoming.

Who Can Get Involved?

  • Girls aged 15-20 from North America, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean*

  • Driven by curiosity and a commitment to self-growth, willing to embrace their unique story to build an authentic and meaningful path for their future.

  • Able to dedicate 1-2 hours per week to the program, including attending to two monthly live streams and submitting assignments

  • Access to consistent internet connection and electronic devices

  • Intermediate or advanced proficiency in English

Program Structure

The FLOTA Empowerment Program follows a carefully structured and immersive monthly model designed to promote sustained personal, academic, and professional growth over the course of the program. Each month is intentionally organized to blend interactive learning, guided reflection, and practical application, ensuring that participants are not only absorbing information but actively engaging with it in meaningful and transformative ways. This balanced approach allows participants to develop essential leadership skills, deepen self-awareness, and strengthen their ability to apply knowledge in real-world contexts while remaining motivated, supported, and accountable throughout the experience.

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At the core of each month are two live, facilitator-led sessions that provide a dynamic and collaborative learning environment. These sessions are highly interactive and explore the curriculum in depth through guided discussions, breakout activities, scenario-based learning, and reflective dialogue. Participants are encouraged to think critically, share perspectives, and engage respectfully with diverse viewpoints, fostering confidence in communication and leadership. Facilitators intentionally create a safe and inclusive space where participants can ask questions, challenge ideas, and connect learning to their own academic interests, career goals, and lived experiences. The live sessions also emphasize peer-to-peer learning, allowing participants to learn from one another while building a strong sense of community across countries and cultures.

 

To reinforce each monthly theme, participants complete three structured practical assignments that translate core concepts into actionable skills and measurable outcomes. These assignments are designed to encourage self-reflection, problem-solving, and applied leadership practice, enabling participants to move from theory to action. Through written reflections, project-based tasks, and skill-building exercises, participants track their progress, strengthen accountability, and gain practical tools that can be applied beyond the program. The assignments are intentionally aligned with the live sessions, ensuring continuity and deeper understanding of each module’s learning objectives.

Program Schedule

Live stream 1: March 7th

Live stream 2: March 21st

March Closing Assignment Deadline: March 31st

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Live Stream 3: April 4th

Live Stream 4: April 18th

April Closing Assignment Deadline: April 30th

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Live Stream 5: May 2nd

Live Stream 6: May 16th

May Closing Assignment Deadline: May 31st

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Final Project Deadline: June 6th

How to Apply

Applications for the FLOTA Empowerment Program are now open! Applications can be completed in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. The deadline is February 25, 2026.

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Application: https://forms.gle/9Pym1HcH7Asa2hrM6 

Female Leaders of the Americas is a youth-led initiative dedicated to connecting youth from throughout the world through virtual exchange. We are proudly supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of State and Steven's Initiative. 

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For more information or questions, please contact our team at hello.flota@gmail.com 

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