Your business. Your power. Your moment.
YWCA's Women's Empowerment 360° (WE360) program is designed to equip women entrepreneurs with the tools, resources, and confidence to start and grow successful businesses. YW Boston is proud to join in on this mission to create a world where every woman entrepreneur is seen the way we see them: Equal. Powerful. Unstoppable.
Through the WE360, aspiring and current women entrepreneurs will gain foundational skills and practical tools to develop and implement a successful business plan.
Who This Program is for:
WE360 welcomes all aspiring, early-stage, and established women entrepreneurs—especially women of color— who are looking to launch, formalize, strengthen, or grow their business, and share YW Boston’s vision of eliminating racism and empowering women.
What You’ll Get:
- Skills and knowledge to grow your business and leadership abilities.
- Mentorship and coaching to guide your goals.
- A supportive community of peers and industry leaders.
- Resources, events, and opportunities to advance your business and visibility.
You’ll Leave With:
- A stronger understanding of the basics of starting and running a business.
- Practical tools such as a basic business plan, marketing plan, and clear description of their product or service.
- Clear next steps. Participants will leave the program with a realistic action plan outlining specific goals and steps to move their business forward.
Program Commitment:
WE360 starts with 8 weeks of foundational learning, beginning with a 2-hour in-person orientation and followed by weekly 1-hour virtual sessions, plus about 1.5 hours of independent work each week. After the coursework, participants continue through November 2026, participating in coaching sessions, attending at least one speaker event, and working on business goals.
Part 1: Coursework (8 Weeks)
- 2-hour in-person orientation
- 7 weeks of virtual sessions and independent work (weekly 1-hour meetings and 1.5 hours personal coursework)
Part 2: Post-Coursework Engagement (through November)
- Attend at least one coaching session
- Join at least one speaker event
- Continue working on business goals
Key Program Dates
Cohort:
Session Dates:
Application Deadlines:
Cohort 1: Summer
June 3, 2026 – July 29, 2026
All virtual sessions are Wednesdays from 6:30-7:45pm ET
- Wednesday, June 3, 2026 (In-Person)
- Wednesday, June 10, 2026
- Wednesday, June 17, 2026
- Wednesday, June 24, 2026
- Wednesday, July 8, 2026
- Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Wednesday, July 22, 2026
- Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (final session)
Applications for Cohort 1 close May 22, 2026
Cohort 2: Summer/Fall
August 5, 2026 – September 23, 2026
All virtual sessions are Wednesdays from 6:30-7:45pm ET
- Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (In-Person)
- Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- Wednesday, September 2, 2026
- Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- Wednesday, September 16, 2026
- Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (final session)
Applications for Cohort 2 close July 17, 2026
Cohort 3: Fall
September 10, 2026 – October 29, 2026
All virtual sessions are Thursdays 6:30pm to 7:45pm
- Thursday, September 10, 2026 (In-Person)
- Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Thursday, September 24, 2026
- Thursday, October 1, 2026
- Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Thursday, October 15, 2026
- Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Thursday, October 29, 2026 (final session)
Applications for Cohort 3 close August 19, 2026
Questions?
Email we360@ywboston.org, or call 617-585-5400.
The WE360° Program is proudly funded by The Coca-Cola Foundation.
