Girls Incorporated of Greater Indianapolis

Empowerhub is a staff-led year-long Girls inc. Program embedded in a school environment that allows for sustained exposure to Girls inc. Programming covers a variety of topics including body image and self-esteem, stress and healthy coping mechanisms, college exploration and readiness, career preparation and leadership development, economic literacy, stem, alcohol and substance abuse prevention, sexual health, advocacy and community engagement, and healthy relationships. We also provide supplemental activities, including fitness and health, the arts, among others. The empowerhub model is designed to serve at least 45 Girls on-site, multiple times per week, through a programming mix of before school, after school, during school and/or school breaks.

Eureka! Is a science, technology, engineering, and math (stem) college and career preparedness program for middle and high school students. This is a five-year, cohort-based program beginning the summer before eighth grade. Girls participate in a variety of compelling activitiesthat explore the innovative world of stem through hands on experiences on college campuses and stem workplace environments. The goal of eureka! Is for all Girls in the program to enroll in a post-secondary stem program and pursue a career in a stem field.

Outreach programs are designed to expose Girls to Girls inc. Programming during a four to six-week program period. Outreach programs take place at school and community-based programs. These programs are intended to free Girls from gender stereotypes, empower them to be confident in their own skin, prepared for their futures and ready to take their place in the world. A variety of topics are explored depending on the curriculum, including body image and self-esteem, stress and healthy coping mechanisms, college exploration and readiness, career preparation and leadership development, economic literacy, stem, alochol and substance abuse prevention, sexual health, advocacy and community engagement, and healthy relationships. We apply a variety of outcome measurement techniques to assess our impact, including open ended questioning and culminating activities.

Girls inc. summer camp empowers Girls with fun, hands-on activities, interaction with positive female role models and educational field trips that broaden their horizons. Summer camp is divided into four thematic weeks based on our mission statement: strong, smart, bold and inspired, with activities and field trips to support each theme. Summer camp serves up to 100 Girls, ages six to fourteen, in the Greater Indianapolis area. Our camp offers Girls a safe and constructive place to learn and grow over their summer break from school.

Young women in leadership (ywil) is a program designed for high school Girls that focuses on leadership development and college and career preparedness. Ywil connects Girls with exploring higher education options, various career fields, and financial support opportunities,and develops Girls' skills in communication, independence, and responsibility. Through ywil, we have the capacity to serve 25 Girls through a minimum of 18 program sessions. The program year is from september through may.

Project accelerate is a program targeted to support young women through their final years in high school, their transition to college, and from college to a career. The program focuses on preparation and support to graduate from high school with the skills and confidence to pursue post-secondary plans. Project accelerate pipeline is funneled by young women in leadership (ywil), eureka! And continues post-graduation through the alumnae program. The alumnae program supports participants from the ages of 18-24, with programing dedicated to five key components; individualized support, life skill workshops, continuing education, leadership opportunities and development, and mental wellness. Project accelerate offers comprehensive programs to advance young women's educational attainment and skill development for professional leadership roles in an evolving work environment.