What's Happening at Girls Inc.

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Meet 2024 EmpowerFest Alumnae Speaker Destiny Bun

Meet Destiny Bun, a Bay Area native, who participated in the Girls Inc. of Alameda County Eureka! Program from 2010-2015. Join us at our upcoming fundraiser, EmpowerFest and hear from Destiny, firsthand, about her transformative journey with Girls Inc. that began when she was a teenager, providing her…

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Back to School!

On Monday, August 12th, we resumed programming at 11 Title 1 schools within the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD), where we provide daily support throughout the entire school year. Additionally, on Monday, August 26th, our programs at the Simpson Center for Girls in downtown Oakland also restarted. We provide hundreds…

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Thank You 2024 Summer Field Trip Hosts

As part of our summer curriculum, youth attend intentional field trips that follow similar formulas to maximize participants’ exposure and learning that include facility tours, panel discussions and Q&A opportunities with minority women leaders, age-appropriate learning activities and closing reflections. Field trips often spark interest in attendees that can lead…

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Thank You 2024 Summer Internship Hosts

Our 10th and 11th graders recently completed their summer internships with placements that allowed them to explore potential new career paths and begin building their foundation for career readiness! We want to express gratitude for our internship hosts –Rakuten, FORRELL | ELSESSER Structural Engineers,…

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Expanded Learning Apprentices Share their Stories

Deciding between earning money or attending postsecondary education can be a difficult decision. The earn-and-learn model of our Expanded Learning Apprenticeship relieves this burden by providing paid work, training and mentorship through Girls Inc. of Alameda County, and focused support in free college courses through Berkeley City College. Apprentices participate…

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High School Girls Attend Golden State Warriors Career Day

Our high schoolers attended the Golden State Warriors (GSW) Career Day, featuring networking opportunities with GSW staff from various departments, a resume-building workshop with the GSW People Operations team, an interview skills session to help students prepare for future job opportunities, and a chance to meet current GSW interns to…

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49ers Training Camp Welcomes our Youth

Every year during Training Camp, the San Francisco 49ers welcome nonprofits and other mission-driven organizations from around the Bay Area as part of their Community Corner initiative, to watch practice and meet their favorite players. Thank you, 49ers, for inviting Girls Inc. of Alameda County to this year’s Community Corner. Read More »