Application Deadline: November 25th 2024
.Women@Dior & UNESCO is a unique international mentoring and education Program dedicated to young women, built on Maison Dior’s unique expertise of transmission and its community of motivated and inspiring Talents. Launched in 2017, the Program has now supported over 2000 driven young women selected from a wide range of studies – spanning from business to engineering, art and fashion, to hospitality, communication and international relations and more. To date, Mentees have spanned over 60+ countries and represent almost 90 nationalities.
Requirements
- Applicants currently enrolled full-time in a higher education institution, under the age of 30 years old by the time of the application.
- Applicants must be either undergraduate students in the final year of their degree or current postgraduate students (Master’s, PhD). Applicants from any area of study are welcome, as long as they demonstrate a strong interest in women’s empowerment and related issues.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English is required, as it is the official language of the Program. This will ensure effective participation in Program activities, including mentorship, and project development.
- The Program is only open to applicants who have not previously participated in the Women@Dior & UNESCO Program.
Program Details
- MENTORSHIP: By joining the Program, you will be able to benefit from personalized support from a Dior (Mentor) and are invited to create a strong relationship with them to take the lead in defining your career and building your network. Each Mentee/Mentor duo shares a unique relationship and are matched through an innovative approach based on their compatibility (300 Dior Talents are mobilized each year).
- EDUCATION PLATFORM: The Women@Dior & UNESCO Education Platform is a dedicated space where Mentees can access a curated library of valuable resources, including online courses and inspiring interviews. Designed to foster personal and professional growth, this platform empowers Mentees to thrive and excel in their journeys. Access +25 courses led by prestigious professors and exclusive guest speakers on the core values of the Program: Self-Care & Self-Awareness, Autonomy, Creativity, Inclusion & Sustainable Development.
- THE INSPIRING INTERVIEW SERIES: In addition to the theoretical, course-based part of the Program, Mentees have access to an Inspiring Interview Series featuring prestigious leaders and friends of LVMH, Maison Dior and UNESCO, interviewed by leaders of the Maison Dior and Mentees themselves on various topics related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- THE DREAM FOR CHANGE PROJECT: Following the classes and inspiring interviews, Mentees participate in the “Dream for Change Project.” In small groups, Mentees create and develop a concrete proposal that addresses the following theme: “How can you, locally and concretely, put into practice these teachings from the classes and create an initiative supporting the emancipation of girls and young women, in order to help gender norms and stereotypes evolve, and encourage women’s empowerment ?”
- SISTERHOOD: We activate our Women@Dior & UNESCO community during the year through digital and in person events and activities to foster connection and celebrate the power of sisterhood between Mentees.
- THE GLOBAL CONFERENCE: Maison Dior & UNESCO host an annual conference at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris dedicated to advancing women’s empowerment and progress. The conference showcases significant contributions and innovations led by inspiring women. During this event, a distinguished lineup of guests and speakers reflect on the transformative impact of women’s leadership and advocacy. On this occasion, Dream for Change Project Finalists pitch their project ideas to a jury of esteemed leaders. These projects, driven by a vision of positive change, compete for resources and support to bring them to fruition.
Recruitment Timeline:
- November to December 2024: Interviews will be conducted with shortlisted candidates.
- Mid-January 2025: Candidates will be notified of the results of the selection process.
More Info: Women@Dior UNESCO Mentorship Program
