Weekly multi-site program for middle school and high school students. Developing a college mindset starting in 6th grade. Teaching transferable skills. Operating 18 programs (3 sixth grade, 5 seventh grade, 5 eighth grade, 5 high school) within the public schools.
College tours, applications and essays, FAFSA support, SAT and ACT prep, scholarship applications, job shadowing, and one- on-one mentoring to promote college and career readiness.
College prep summer camps, weekly discussion groups, field trips, Adventure Club, and Book Club to help participants transition from one grade to another and to raise awareness of new possibilities.
Program for young women on their college and career journeys and beyond, including individual mentoring, group sessions, hands-on involvement at Washtenaw Community College, and mentoring of younger participants.
All programs are planned, developed, and implemented by 11 highly-trained, talented, and compassionate Girls Group staff members, with the support of 13 social work and education graduate interns. Partnering with neighboring universities to provide field hours for degree requirements, Girls Group values this opportunity to guide personal development, facilitate professional trainings, and offer licensed supervision for its student interns.