Month: January 2019

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Exploring Careers with San Francisco Women Firefighters

Ever wanted to be a firefighter? During middle school, Girls Inc. intentionally exposes girls to a wide range of possible careers and leadership models. From tech to government to public service, girls see women thriving in multiple careers, many of them in traditionally male-dominated fields. These types of role models…

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Dancing, Making Videos, and Volunteering

How would you like to spend a rainy Wednesday afternoon? Dancing? Video production? Hands-on science? This January, a group of 13 volunteers from Walmart joined Girls Inc. students at Acorn Elementary School for an afternoon of enrichment activities and academic help. An active investor in Girls Inc., Walmart also encourages…

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A Night of Networking

This January, Girls Inc. of Alameda hosted the first Women of Impact (WOI) and Alumnae Networking Event. In our recent Alumnae Survey, our alumnae told us they wanted opportunities to grow their professional networks and connect with both other Girls Inc. alumnae and women who…

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