LaunchHer Mentorship
A 3-month cohort mentorship for early-career women in STEM in Canada.
Are you an early-career woman in STEM ready to build your confidence, strengthen your skills, and move your career forward?
The LaunchHer Mentorship Program is a structured career development pathway designed to help early-career women in STEM build confidence, gain clarity, and take intentional steps toward career growth.
- Cohort-based
- Virtual program
- Networking with women in STEM
- Mentorship from experienced STEM professionals
Why LaunchHer
As an early-career woman in STEM, you have the knowledge, potential, and ambition to succeed. Yet building a fulfilling career requires more than technical ability. It takes clarity, confidence, workplace awareness, and the right professional support.
At LaunchHer, we understand that qualifications alone do not always translate into career growth. You need the right Competence, Confidence, and Connections to navigate the workplace, communicate your value, access opportunities, and move your STEM career forward with intention.
About the Program
STEM employers are looking for professionals who can combine technical knowledge with strong communication, strategic thinking, confidence, and the ability to work effectively across teams. However, understanding workplace expectations, communicating your value, and making informed career decisions can be challenging without the right guidance and support.
The LaunchHer Mentorship Program is designed to help early-career women in STEM build a strong foundation for meaningful and sustainable career growth. The program bridges the gap between academic or technical knowledge and workplace success by developing career clarity, professional confidence, workplace awareness, and practical career skills.
Participants gain practical guidance on personal branding, career planning, professional communication, workplace navigation, networking, and positioning themselves for new opportunities. Through structured learning, mentorship from experienced STEM professionals, peer engagement, and practical exercises, participants strengthen their ability to make confident decisions and take intentional steps in their careers.
LaunchHer equips participants with the Competence, Confidence, and Connections needed to communicate their value, navigate challenges, access opportunities, and move their STEM careers forward with purpose.
Applications for the 2026 cohort are now open!
How Is the Program Structured
Career Development Masterclasses
Live, expert-led sessions covering career clarity, personal branding, professional communication, workplace navigation, networking, and strategic career growth.
Applied Career Work & Portfolio
Participants apply practical frameworks to real career goals and build professional assets that strengthen their visibility, confidence, and readiness for new opportunities.
Peer Learning & Accountability Groups
Curated peer groups support shared learning, honest career conversations, collaborative problem-solving, and accountability throughout the program.
STEM Mentoring
Structured mentoring sessions with experienced STEM professionals provide personalised guidance, practical feedback, career insight, and support.
What's actually inside
36 touchpoints. Real transformation.
Full-experience program with structured mentorship, honest self-work, and a sisterhood you’ll keep for years.
6 Personal Assessments
Career Values Compass, Strengths Audit, Visibility Blueprint, Boundaries Audit, 12-Month Trajectory Map, Personal Brand Snapshot. Two per month.
5 Live Classes with Mentors
Networking, career storytelling, being heard in rooms where you’re the only one, negotiating raises and promotions, designing your career.
12 Pod Capstone Sessions
Weekly small-group sessions where your pod of 4 works on a real capstone project together. Like a Work Experience for your Resume. This is where the sisterhood forms.
5 Pod-with-Mentor Sessions
Structured group time with your dedicated pod mentor. Career coaching, project feedback, and honest conversation with a Big Sister.
7 1:1 Mentor Sessions
Private time with your dedicated pod mentor across the program. Your career questions. Your real challenges. Your Big Sister.
1 Community Activity
Capstone presentation graduation event. Your pod shares what you built. Every LaunchHer alum joins the growing sisterhood.
On Completion of the LaunchHer Mentorship Program, You Will Walk Away With:
1. A stronger professional identity
Greater self-awareness, confidence, and clarity to communicate your value, contribute effectively, and show up with credibility in STEM workplaces.
2. A clear career growth strategy
A practical roadmap aligned with your strengths, goals, and interests, helping you make informed career decisions and pursue the right opportunities.
3. Practical career skills and tools
Improved skills in professional communication, networking, workplace navigation, personal branding, and career planning, supported by ready-to-use career resources.
4. A supportive STEM network
Meaningful connections with mentors and fellow women in STEM, increased access to career insight and opportunities, and a certificate of completion.
The investment
Fall 2026 tuition
CA$1200
- 3-month curriculum (8+ live workshops)
- 1:1 Big Sister mentor matching
- Accountability pod of 4-5 sisters
- 1 Year paid professional access to Sisters in STEM community
- Premium resources & career templates
- Cohort showcase & certificate of completion
Application timeline
From application to cohort kickoff.
Selected applicants will receive a payment link with their acceptance email. Participation is confirmed once payment is completed.
Applications Open
July 20, 2026
Application Deadline
August 16, 2026
Application Review
August 17–21, 2026
Acceptance Notifications
August 24, 2026
Payment Deadline
August 31, 2026
Participant Onboarding
September 1–4, 2026
Orientation Session
September 5, 2026
LaunchHer Program Begins
September 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Everything you're wondering before you apply.
What does the LaunchHer curriculum entail?
LaunchHer covers key areas that support early-career women in STEM, including career clarity, personal branding, professional communication, workplace navigation, networking, and strategic career growth. The program combines structured learning, practical exercises, peer engagement, and mentorship.
Is the program virtual or in-person?
LaunchHer is a virtual program, making it accessible to participants from different locations. All sessions, mentoring, and program activities are delivered online.
What time commitment is required?
Participants should expect to commit a few hours each week for live sessions, mentorship, and personal reflection or assignments. The program is designed to be practical and manageable for students and early-career professionals.
Is LaunchHer free?
No, LaunchHer is a paid program. Selected applicants will receive a payment link after acceptance, and their spot will be confirmed once payment is completed.
What happens after I complete the program?
At the end of the program, participants leave with stronger confidence, clearer career direction, practical career tools, meaningful connections, and a certificate of completion. They will also become part of a growing network of women in STEM.
Do I need prior work experience to apply?
No extensive experience is required. LaunchHer is designed for early-career women in STEM, including students, recent graduates, and young professionals who want support in navigating their next career steps.
Are there age restrictions for the program?
The program is primarily designed for young women and early-career women in STEM. Specific eligibility details can be shared in the application guidelines.
Who is LaunchHer for?
LaunchHer is for women in STEM who are looking for guidance, mentorship, community, and practical support to grow in their careers with confidence and clarity.
Your Big Sister in STEM
is one application away.
Applications for Fall 2026 close on 16 August. Come grow with strategy, sisterhood, and the support you deserve.
Questions? Email info@adelois.com or book a consultation