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.

Supporting the next generation: Our Ambassadors

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.

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.

Hannah Jarret

Hannah Jarret graduated from the University of Aberdeen in 2024 with an honour’s degree in Business Management. She now works alongside her mum, Laura, at The Pike Partnership Ltd – a business specialising in financial planning and advice. Hannah’s role is Administrator, but she also assists with event organisation and manages the company’s social media. Hannah had the privilege of working on the Administration Team for the Aberdeen Student Charities’ Show, which raised over £156,000 for 66 local charities in 2024. Additionally, Hannah has a passion for social media and has supported various local businesses in creating graphics for their social media platforms.

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

  • Futures Group

    *Coming Soon*

  • Quarterly Meetings

    Hosted by our BWC Futures Group Ambassador in Aberdeen.

  • 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.

Join BWC Futures Aberdeen now!