"Connection and shared experiences are how we climb"
The Climb is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to increasing the number of women of color in corporate and nonprofit managerial and leadership positions.
The Climb is committed to providing aspiring leaders:
- A safe space for women of color to ask questions and get support
Connecting through shared experiences
Providing the resources needed to tackle issues specific to women of color
The Climb Inc. is for women of color who aspire to become managers or executives but need assistance climbing the ladder to these key positions. These women struggle with finding mentors and sponsors with the shared experience that can help them navigate the workplace when they are the only or few.
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A nonprofit association dedicated to supporting women of color who are aspiring managers or executives in their career progression through shared experiences, connections, and professional development
The Climb Inc. is for women of color who aspire to become managers or executives but need assistance climbing the ladder to these key positions. These women struggle with finding mentors and sponsors with the shared experience that can help them navigate the workplace when they are the only or few.
“Connection and shared experiences are how we climb.”
Women of color deserve a space where they feel safe to ask questions, get advice, heal, and grow from their experiences in the workplace. Growing into a leader is a journey no one should take alone.
The Climb is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to increasing the number of women of color in corporate and nonprofit managerial and leadership positions.
The Climb is committed to providing aspiring leaders:
- A safe space for women of color to ask questions and get support
Connecting through shared experiences
Providing the resources needed to tackle issues specific to women of color
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COMMUNITY
KNOWLEDGE
DEVELOPMENT
Have you ever thought:
- I am doing everything they have asked and much more, yet I still haven’t gotten a raise
- Jim got promoted, and he brought in only half the revenue I brought in last quarter
- I am the only reason this project is successful, so why am I always overlooked
- I worked more hours than all my colleagues, yet I received less recognition than any other team member
These are common pain points for women of color in the workplace. Year after year, we see women of color struggle to find other women of color with the shared experience that can help them navigate the workplace. We all need advice and direction on successfully moving forward in our careers from women who have already pierced the proverbial “glass ceiling
The Climb is for women of color who desire managerial, leadership, and even C-Suites positions. We believe that to achieve this level of success in your career, you need a judgment-free zone and trusted community that will embrace you while helping you navigate your highest career goals. You will need the Climb to make the journey.
Felicia Smith
As the founder of SOAR Coaching LLC and senior leader in the Department of Defense, Felicia Smith saw women of color struggle to navigate from individual contributors to managers and leaders.
Her vision for The Climb is a community of women of color, providing a safe space to grow and develop through shared experiences and connections. Her goal is to leave no stone unturned to support women of color, like her, in their journey.
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