Choices – Because every choice matters...
A 5-part Workshop Series
Empowering Girls in Transition to Lead, Heal, and Thrive
CHOICES is Nina’s signature program supporting young women transitioning from State and Foster Care at age 18. It helps participants build self-leadership, emotional resilience, and practical skills to make informed life decisions during a critical life stage.
Workshop Topics
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Choices and Relationships
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Choices and Money
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Choices and Sex
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Choices and Career
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Choices and The Power of Thoughts
PROGRAM GOALS
Strengthen coping skills and emotional maturity through therapy, coaching, and mentorship
✅ Support re-entry into education, entrepreneurship, and housing pathways
✅ Amplify girls’ voices and document lessons learned for broader impact
✅ Share our model and insights with similar organizations in the region and beyond
NiNa in Schools
NiNa Young Women’s Leadership Programme: Planting Seeds of Enterprise
We’re igniting the next generation of Trinidad’s businesswomen—starting in high school classrooms. Our 12-month entrepreneurship accelerator equips 5th and 6th formers with real-world skills through:
🎯 12 Targeted Modules
From business planning to financial literacy, students learn by doing—not just textbooks.
💡 The Pitch That Launches Dreams
The program culminates in our NiNa Aspiring Entrepreneur Award, where students pitch their ventures to win seed funding (because great ideas deserve fuel).
✨ Paying It Forward
Today, 8 of our graduates now mentor younger girls—turning their hard-won skills into lifelines for others.
NiNa Programme for Young Women in State Care
Building Futures Beyond the System
1️⃣ Transformation Bootcamp (Ages 15-17)
A high-energy week where business meets breakthrough:
✓ Life Skills Intensive: Financial literacy, strategic planning, resilience training
✓ Pitch Competition: Seed funding awarded to launch real ventures (because potential deserves investment)
2️⃣ Summer Ignition Series
Six days that redefine what’s possible:
🔥 Leadership Labs: Public speaking, STEM workshops, and entrepreneurial mentorship
💛 Healing Spaces: Trauma-informed yoga, storytelling circles, and sexual health education
🌿 Adventure Learning: Field trips that turn the world into their classroom
3️⃣ Year-Round Sisterhood
This isn’t charity—it’s a launchpad.
Join Us:
Sponsor a Bootcamp Seat • Volunteer as a Mentor • Donate to Seed a Business
Nina's Teacher Training Programme
The NiNa Young Women’s Leadership Programme also works in schools across Trinidad to bring entrepreneurial training to students. Teachers are often the ones who students trust to tell that something is wrong at home or may notice that something is wrong with the student. The project will use the documented tools to train teachers in two of the schools we work with to help family violence victims report the abuse and get the support they need to cope.
The NiNa Young Women’s Leadership Programme also works in schools across Trinidad to bring entrepreneurial training to students. Teachers are often the ones who students trust to tell that something is wrong at home or may notice that something is wrong with the student. The project will use the documented tools to train teachers in two of the schools we work with to help family violence victims report the abuse and get the support they need to cope.
Youth are more likely to succeed if they are exposed to protective factors—conditions that buffer risks (e.g., exposure to violence, living in poverty) and improve the likelihood of future positive outcomes You can help the children in your care develop or strengthen their resiliency with the following actions:
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Modelling a positive outlook
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Building their confidence
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Helping them build connections
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Encouraging goal setting
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Viewing challenges as learning opportunities
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Teaching self-care
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Providing opportunities to help others
Objectives:
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Recognize and detect the signs of young women who may be exposed to volatile living environments
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Identify support and tools that are available 3. Learn world best practices