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High School Programs

Teen programs offer many leadership and workforce development opportunities to young women ages 14–18. Our programs offer mentoring support, homework help, college and career preparation, community involvement, and leadership development.

Peer Leadership

Peer leaders plan and deliver educational workshops to peers and youth, plan and host special events in the community, and advocate for change.

  • Beach Sisters: Promotes environmental literacy and stewardship in girls through hands-on, inquiry-based learning.
  • Teen Health Ambassadors: Dedicated to promoting healthy sexuality, THAs act as mentors with younger teens with an emphasis on teen pregnancy prevention.
  • STEM Peer Leaders: Demonstrate the power and beauty of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics while encouraging girls to consider careers in STEM.
  • Part of the Solution: Empowers teen girls to educate their peers about the risks of using alcohol and other drugs.

Project Accelerate

Girls Inc.’s college and career readiness program, open to rising high school juniors and seniors. Project Accelerate includes mentor support, leadership skill development, and college and career preparation.

  • College Mentoring: Allows high school juniors and seniors to work with an adult volunteer mentor throughout the college application process.
  • Career Path: A career readiness program designed to prepare teen girls for their entry into the workforce. They will develop skills needed for their future careers and learn how to research career interests through job shadowing and internships.
  • Teen Leadership Academy: Teens will explore what it means to be a leader with a professional coach and have the chance to practice skills they will need for their future.

Fall Seasonal Enrichment Programs

Art: Join us for an exciting art exploration journey this fall! Dive into various forms of artistic expression, including painting, mask-making, collage, drawing, self-portraits, landscapes, still life, and florals. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, this is the perfect opportunity to expand your skills and unleash your creativity.

Wednesdays 4:30pm-5:30pm

Project Accelerate Program Information

College Mentoring
Seniors: Tuesdays 5:00pm-7:00pm | Juniors: Thursdays 5:30-7:00pm
Juniors receive mentor support in small group settings to learn about the college application process and practice the skills needed for their future. Seniors are individually matched with a mentor to build upon the skills learned in their junior year and apply to college and scholarships. College students will receive ongoing support from their mentors and Girls Inc. staff. Dinner is provided.
Career Path
Wednesdays | 4:00pm-5:00pm
Learn about future career opportunities and gain the skills needed for success. Topics include resume development, interview practice, career panels, and job shadows/internships.
Teen Leadership Academy
Thursdays | 5:30pm-7:00pm
Become a strong leader! Join sessions led by a volunteer leadership coach to learn about leadership styles, public speaking, and communication skills. Dinner is provided.

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Teen Programs Application Sign Up

For more information, contact Lena Crowley, Director of Middle and High School Programs

781-592-9744 x213

lecrowley@girlsinclynn.org