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Pineapple Empower is your pathway to exploring possibilities, embracing your potential, and confidently shaping your own future!

Pineapple Empower is a FREE program for young women and nonbinary youth (ages 14–21).

Everyone is welcome — no experience needed.

What you’ll do:

  • Design a personal website that tells your story and goals

  • Build confidence and learn to celebrate your achievements

  • Interview a real role model and lead the conversation

  • Connect with mentors and a community who believe in you

  • (Optional) Create a Passion in Action Project

It’s for you if:

  • You’re 14–21 years old

  • You’re curious, creative, or just figuring things out

  • You want to grow your voice and explore your future

No experience needed. Just bring your curiosity — and we’ll grow from there.

Enrollment is currently closed.
You can still join our free weekly workshops!

Personal Narrative

A clear story about who you are and what you value—ready for applications, interviews, and public speaking.

Digital Portfolio

A polished website you’ll attach to every scholarship, internship, college, and job application.

Leadership Confidence

Real experience leading an interview and presenting your work—proof you can step up anywhere.

Professional Network

A circle of mentors and role models you can keep leaning on as you grow.

Scholarship Opportunity

By participating in Pineapple Empower and creating an outstanding site, you could earn the Pineapple Women Scholarship & Website Award to fund your next step.

What You’ll Take Away

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Aspires to bridge economic and academic divide

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Aspires to advocate social change

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Aspires to create inclusive environments for success

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Aspires to advance sustainable aviation

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Aspires to become a leader in the field of biomedical engineering

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Aspires to empower young women

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Aspires to be the change she wants to see

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Aspires to build a career as a neuropsychologist

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Aspires to be a visionary leader

Pineapple Empower Allison's Website

Aspiring psychologist

Pineapple Empower Abigail's Website

Aspires to revolutionize a STEAM career

Pineapple Empower Olivia's Website

Aspires to become a female director

Pineapple Empower Sofia's Website

Aspires to advance neuroscience

Pineapple Empower Gabriela's Website

Aspires to inspire through art

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Aspires to explore new frontiers

Pineapple Empower Camila's Website

Aspires to empower women in crisis

Pineapple Empower Madeleine's Website

Aspires to become a top digital designer 

Showcasing Stories:
Participant Websites

Every Pineapple Empower participant builds a personal website from scratch.


These living portfolios:

  • Turn their stories into eye-catching digital narratives

  • Showcase skills, projects, and proud moments

  • Open doors to scholarships, internships, and jobs

Swipe through the sites below—and imagine what you could create next.

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The program provides additional targeted resources to empower historically underrepresented groups in these fields, ensuring equitable access to opportunities. ​ We operate with a commitment to non-discrimination, ensuring no one is excluded on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

What You’ll Need to Join

Access to a computer and reliable internet.

Basic English
(we’re translating the program into Spanish — coming soon!)

Parent/Guardian consent (or be 18+)

Attend core sessions

How the Program Works

  • Led by award-winning educator Andrea Chaves

  • 10-week hybrid – self-paced modules plus live workshops

  • Supported by mentors, volunteers, and alumni

Create → Digital Portfolio

Build a Wix website that tells your story and goals.

Learn → Skill Workshops & Mentors

Showcase → Show & Tell

Weekly sessions on storytelling, design, and career skills.

Lead → Pineapple Talks

Interview a role model and share insights with peers.

Present your site, celebrate achievements, and earn feedback.

In Classroom

Empower the Youth in Your Community

Give young people a real-world project that boosts digital skills, confidence, and career vision.

  • Ready-to-use lessons, slides, and pacing guide

  • Live mentor & role-model sessions (we handle the logistics)

Take the first step today!
Email us at: info@pineapplewomen.com

Help us shape a new generation of unstoppable leaders.

Pineapple Empower Program Application


Welcome to the enrollment survey for our upcoming empowerment program designed specifically for young Latinx women and nonbinary youth aged 13-24. This program aims to help you craft your personal websites and enhance your self-worth through personal branding. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey to secure your spot and help us tailor the experience to your needs.


If you have any questions please emails us: info@pineapplewomen.org

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Program Expectations and Commitments:

  • This program is asynchronous. You may choose your hours to complete the work.

  • We expect participants to attend most workshops and Pineapple Talks.

  • Participants should have at least one checkpoint with Andrea or a program mentor.

  • By the end of the program, students are expected to have developed a simple webpage showcasing themselves.

  • To participate in this program, you need reliable WiFi and a basic level of English.



Compromiso con el Programa:

Por favor, lea atentamente las siguientes expectativas y compromisos del programa:

  • Este programa es asincrónico. Puede elegir sus horas para completar el trabajo.

  • Esperamos que los participantes asistan a la mayoría de los talleres y a las Charlas Pineapple.

  • Los participantes deben tener al menos un punto de control con Andrea o un mentor del programa.

  • Al final del programa, se espera que los estudiantes hayan desarrollado una página web sencilla para presentarse a sí mismos.

  • Para participar en este programa, necesita una conexión WiFi confiable y un nivel básico de inglés.


Pineapple Empower Program Application


Welcome to the enrollment survey for our upcoming empowerment program designed specifically for young Latinx women and nonbinary youth aged 13-24. This program aims to help you craft your personal websites and enhance your self-worth through personal branding. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey to secure your spot and help us tailor the experience to your needs.


If you have any questions please emails us: info@pineapplewomen.org

Birthday
Month
Day
Year

Program Expectations and Commitments:

  • This program is asynchronous. You may choose your hours to complete the work.

  • We expect participants to attend most workshops and Pineapple Talks.

  • Participants should have at least one checkpoint with Andrea or a program mentor.

  • By the end of the program, students are expected to have developed a simple webpage showcasing themselves.

  • To participate in this program, you need reliable WiFi and a basic level of English.



Compromiso con el Programa:

Por favor, lea atentamente las siguientes expectativas y compromisos del programa:

  • Este programa es asincrónico. Puede elegir sus horas para completar el trabajo.

  • Esperamos que los participantes asistan a la mayoría de los talleres y a las Charlas Pineapple.

  • Los participantes deben tener al menos un punto de control con Andrea o un mentor del programa.

  • Al final del programa, se espera que los estudiantes hayan desarrollado una página web sencilla para presentarse a sí mismos.

  • Para participar en este programa, necesita una conexión WiFi confiable y un nivel básico de inglés.


Why Choose Us

Roberta Rose
"I learned to identify when I’m undervaluing myself and to believe in my capabilities."
Reese Whitman
"I discovered that constantly silencing ourselves hinders our development. Self-recognition is crucial for personal growth." 
Mary Johnson
"I gained confidence in my skills and the importance of trusting myself."
Jessica Davis
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