The JL Boston Training Council is comprised of volunteer members who coordinate, plan, and provide JL Boston members with a wide variety of trainings that focus on the global needs of women to help JL Boston better serve the Boston community. Our training programs are designed to truly assist JL Boston members with the tools they need to build a better community here in Boston.

During the course of the year, in addition to our weeknight trainings, the Training Council also organizes all-day training programs often open to members of our community and other Junior Leagues in the area.

If you’re interested in presenting training to JL Boston members, please contact the Training Council at training@jlboston.org.

Mentorship Program

Launched in 2017, the Training Council oversees the JL Boston Mentorship Program. The Program is intended to create mutually rewarding one-on-one partnerships to promote and strengthen connections between members more broadly. Mentors guide and assist Mentees in developing the knowledge and skills to accomplish important League goals and advance management potential. Mentees gain insight, guidance, and support from experienced members of JL Boston and receive focused and unique leadership development opportunities and guidance.

Mentor-mentee pairs meet one-on-one at least once per month, and the Training Council hosts events for all mentorship program participants. The Program begins in September and formally continues throughout the league year.

Board Seat Initiative

The Board Seat Initiative was started to increase women’s leadership on public boards in the greater Boston area. We serve those in the league who are interested in board opportunities and those who currently or previously served. With a robust offering of practical training paired with a nonprofit board matching program, we are seeking to address gender parity in the boardroom head-on.

Salon Series

Every winter, the Training Council brings together some of the top female minds in our city to meet with Junior League of Boston members and discuss their stories and paths to success. These intimate gatherings are often hosted by members virtually and in their homes around the city and beyond.