Welcome to BWC Aberdeen Futures Group
Business Women Connections is dedicated to fostering the growth and development of women in business. With our new initiative, BWC Futures Group, we aim to provide vital support to young women under the age of 25 who are eager to start their own businesses. Recognising that university is not the only path to success, we also engage with 6th-year school pupils who may choose entrepreneurship and seek organisational support.
BWC Futures Aberdeen Ambassador Katie Watson
Supporting the next generation
BWC Futures Group is committed to nurturing the next generation of women leaders and entrepreneurs. We offer a safe platform for 16-25-year-olds to network and grow within a community that shares their values and understands the unique challenges they face.
BWC Futures Ambassadors
Katie Watson
Katie Watson graduated from the University of Aberdeen in 2023, with an honour’s degree in Politics and International Relations. Katie now works at the Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce as a Relationship Executive and is the host of quarterly events aimed at connecting young professionals and students. Katie has been honoured to discuss her career and personal progression journey as a guest speaker on a local podcast and is also an active member of the Aberdeen Young Professionals committee. She has presented a speech at the University of Aberdeen’s ‘BeWell’ week and remains in close contact to support their activities and events to supply additional support to students where possible.
Maya Vertigans
Maya Vertigans is the 25-year-old Founder of Planner Bee VA Services, a Virtual Assistant business specialising in helping sustainable and ethical businesses to create a buzz through the provision of marketing, admin and carbon footprinting support. Since starting the business 3 years ago, Planner Bee VA Services has grown to a team of 4 and has supported more than 50 business owners.
How It Works
Ambassadors
These BWC Futures group ambassadors will serve as the main point of contact and will host quarterly meetings with their respective groups.
Support
BWC Aberdeen ( Karen Smith) will assist the Futures Group with event promotions.
Meetings
Bi-monthly meetings run by young entrepreneurs with BWC business support. First date 3rd October 2024.
Benefits & Opportunities
Funding & Support
By September 2025, we aim to have enough funding for Futures Group members to apply for short courses designed to aid their business and personal development.
Training Programs
Members can apply for courses in:
Sales and Marketing
Accounts
People Management
Networking and Communication Skills
Vision for the Future
BWC is committed to fostering the growth of the BWC Futures Group. By investing in young women today, we are shaping the leaders of tomorrow. We aim to learn from this future generation, ensuring that their insights and perspectives guide our initiatives and strategies.
Upcoming Events
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Quarterly Meetings
Hosted by our BWC Futures Group Ambassador in Aberdeen.
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Annual Scholarship Day
Hosted with our BWC Ambassadors in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, this day is dedicated to learning and skill enhancement. Members can apply for support to upskill and grow their businesses.
Funds raised via sponsorship and membership will support the scholarship day and cover tuition fees for invited coaches.