Girls Inc. of Worcester In the news! Check out this morning's Worcester Telegram & Gazette , As I See It editorial to read "A Century of Women's History" by Victoria Waterman. The article celebrates the contribution of women leaders of Girls Inc.
Eureka! is Girls Inc.’s unique capstone program that encourages girls in grades 8-12 to explore career paths and post-secondary educational opportunities in STEM.
Thanks to the generosity of 19 different employers, Girls Inc. of Worcester placed 51 Eureka! participants in internships in the summer of 2015 and will place 55 girls in internships this coming summer.
Girls Inc. of Worcester received support for its STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) programs:
As the majority of the 350 girls involved in these programs are between the ages of 10-14, we are reaching them at a juncture when many girls’ interest in these subjects is at risk of declining.
In fiscal year 2015/2016, STEM grants/stipends were received from the following funders:
Studies show that STEM jobs over the next 10 years will outpace non-STEM jobs significantly; jobs in computer systems design and related services (a field that is dependent on high-level math and problem-solving skills) are growing exponentially. The occupations with the fastest growth in the coming years, such as biomedical engineers, network systems and data communications analyst, and medical scientists, all call for degrees in STEM fields.
Sometime this holiday season, during the period presents are bought, wrapped, stored beneath the tree and opened on Christmas, there may come a moment when we are reminded that one of the most wonderful and enduring gifts does not come with a purchase tag, nor is it presented with ribbons and bows.
It equally delights the giver and the receiver. It has no shelf life, because it is persistently passed on to others, whose numbers grow exponentially as the years go by.
GPS is a strengths-based violence prevention program of Girls Inc. of Worcester and the YWCA of Central Massachusetts. Through intensive, interactive, weekly, school-based sessions, the GPS program helps girls in grades 7 and 8 to develop skills and competencies to avoid and/or prevent their involvement with violence. This allows girls to create and maintain a lifetime of healthy relationships.
This program connects middle school girls with professionals (particularly women) in STEM fields. These "SMART Partners" help plan and deliver the program, encouraging girls to think like scientists by thinking with scientists.
Thinking SMART develops girls’ enthusiasm and skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Through hands-on activities, girls explore, ask questions, persist, and solve problems.
Leadership Academy recognizes the amazing leadership potential young women have today. It provides an intensive, gender-specific leadership development program for high school girls. Program activities and workshops focus on growing strong individuals for our future workforce.
Girls are provided with attention, support, and new possibilities and perspectives as they develop a solid relationship with professional women mentors from our community.
A unique Expressive Arts program where girls explore a variety of art forms. Girls use dance, theatre, voice, visual and graphic arts as a platform to "let their voices" be heard and to help educate their peers, younger girls and the greater community on what it's like to be a girl growing up in today's world:
Performance opportunities available!
For more information call 508.755.6455 x37
NOTE: Due to COVID-19, our programs may change and adapt to ensure the health of all our staff and girls. Please check back on our website and social media for updates.
