Forté Career Ready Certificate-Spring 2026 Cohort-Apply by March 3

Welcome to Forté (More Women Leading), a nonprofit organization that opens doors to business leadership. For over twenty years, we’ve helped our talented, qualified community members redefine and achieve success. If you’re exploring MBA programs, building your career, or stepping into leadership, Forté is here to help.

We offer tools, connections, and guidance to move you forward. Our signature programs, conferences, and events bring together thousands of students, professionals, and alumni each year. You’ll meet schools, companies, and mentors who value fresh thinking and real-world results.

What to Expect

As part of your Career Ready Certificate experience, you will enjoy interacting with other participants through:

Companion worksheet access: track goals, note key takeaways, and reflect
GroupMe online community: grow your network by interacting with your cohort peers
Live, interactive workshops from Forté corporate and academic members
Open office hours: practice your elevator pitch, get your LinkedIn profile reviewed, and work on an action plan to complete the program
End of cohort celebration

WHO

This program is open to undergraduate students of all majors and class years at undergraduate schools from all over the world.

WHAT

The Career Ready Certificate is a structured, 25–30 hour self-paced learning experience that guides students through a roadmap of career exploration, leadership development, and practical skill-building. The cohort of participants interact through an online community.

Program Fee

$150 Fee waivers available for students of Forté Member Schools. Click apply to get started. University of Oregon is Forté partner, using this promo code: UOregonCareer.