Dream It. Be It.
Conference
Dream Big. Do Bigger.
A one-day conference empowering teen self-identified women with mentorship, career inspiration, life skills, and tools to break cycles and build bold futures.
The generosity and unwavering support of our sponsors are the driving force behind creating opportunities for personal and professional growth. Together, we're shaping a brighter future for women and girls on the Westshore and in Victoria!
Thank you to these amazing partners.
Dream It Be It brings career dreams to life!
Participants experience hands-on workshops and the inspiring Walk of Life showcase.
They connect with real role models, explore career paths, and gain the tools to overcome challenges and chase their goals with confidence.
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FOR HIGH SCHOOL SELF-IDENTIFIED WOMEN
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ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL ROLE MODELS
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WIDE VARIETY OF WORKSHOPS
Attendees Feel Empowered to Live Their Dreams
feel more confident about their future success
met professional role models
created achievable goals for their future
understand how their values can connect to possible careers
Our Impact
Schools in Greater Victoria
What Past Participants Say
Walk of Life:
A Mentorship Experience
A vibrant mentor showcase
At the Dream It Be It Conference, participants step into the Walk of Life, set up like a tradeshow.
Over 50 women from a wide range of careers are on hand to share what they do, why they love it, the challenges they've faced, and most importantly, their personal journeys.
Mentors say the inspiration goes both ways.
They often leave energized by the conversations, having learned just as much from the girls and from fellow mentors.
The impact is powerful
Students say they’re amazed to discover careers they hadn’t considered, to connect with a community of supportive women, and to hear real stories from successful women who’ve overcome obstacles.
What’s your role as a Career Mentor?
Just be there—open, approachable, and ready to chat. Your presence helps spark ideas, build confidence, and show young women what’s possible.
Research shows that when girls receive guidance, skills training, and support early on, they’re more likely to thrive - and we couldn’t agree more!
Reaching Girls When It Matters Most
We believe in supporting girls at a pivotal time—while they're still young and full of potential. By reaching them early, we not only help them stay safe and healthy now, but also set them on a path toward long-term success, reducing the number of women in crisis in the future.
While all girls face gender-based barriers, we focus on those facing additional challenges such as poverty, unstable home environments, foster care, or teen motherhood.
The Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls Program equips them with the knowledge, support, and tools to achieve their education and career goals—empowering them to break cycles of poverty, violence, and abuse.
Soroptimist International of Victoria Westshore is proud to play a part in closing the gap on gender inequality and lifting up the next generation of strong, confident women.
Get Involved!
Be a Walk of Life Career Mentor or Workshop Presenter
Volunteer opportunities for
pre-event and at-event
Partnership opportunities to sponsor and attend conference