Girls Inc.

Delivering Life-Changing Programs

YWCA Minneapolis is the only Minnesota-based affiliate of the national organization Girls Inc. Through YWCA Girls Inc., youth take risks, discover and grow their inherent strengths, learn to value themselves and create long-lasting mentorship relationships in a pro-girl environment.

Through this affiliation, YWCA offers a research-based curriculum delivered by trained professionals to equip participants to:

  • Achieve academically

  • Lead healthy and physically active lives

  • Manage money

  • Navigate media messages

  • Discover an interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)

This programming helps participants traverse complex gender, economic and social barriers to find success.

Participants gain opportunities to learn new skills, make positive connections to peers and adults, contribute to society and believe in their ability to create the best possible future for themselves.

Building a new generation of strong, smart and bold leaders.

  • Girls Inc. Out-of-School Time Program

    Girls Inc. Out-of-School Time Program

    The Girls Inc. Out-of-School Time Program is available to girls and gender-expansive youth in grades 4 – 8 in the Minneapolis Public Schools and at YWCA Minneapolis. This multifaceted program focuses on economic literacy, leadership and community engagement, and healthy decision making.

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  • Girls Inc. Eureka!

    Girls Inc. Eureka!

    Girls Inc. Eureka! is a five-year cohort for youth interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields. In partnership with the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota, Eureka! guides participants to explore career interests and dreams while supporting them through high school graduation and preparing them for their next steps.

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  • Girls RAP

    Girls RAP

    Girls RAP (resolution and prevention) is an intervention program that works with 12-18 year old girl-identifying youth using an empowerment framework. RAP uses empowerment groups to sharpen the youth’s social-emotional skills, support them in identifying and sustaining healthy peer and adult relationships, and support them with navigating girlhood.

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“We women have not had very many opportunities [in STEM] up until the last 50 or so years.

And now that we are, it’s time to rise up! Eureka! is going to reward me later in life.” — EUREKA! PARTICIPANT

Contact Us

Email our team to learn more about YWCA Minneapolis Girls Inc. or to find out if our programs are available at your school.