Girls Inc. of Jacksonville offers weekly after-school programs hosted at our partner schools. Throughout the school year, girls participate in our research-based programming focused on our core values of Strong, Smart, and Bold. Girls also receive structured programming in emotional intelligence, college readiness, workforce development, healthy sexuality, and civic duty.

PARTNER SITES

Edward H. White High School
1700 Old Middleburg Rd. N., Jacksonville, FL 32210

William M. Raines High School
3663 Raines Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32209

Joshua Christian Academy
924 St Clair St, Jacksonville, FL 32254

KIPP Bold City
1440 N McDuff Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32254

PROJECT ACCELERATE

Girls Inc. of Jacksonville’s Project Accelerate Program is a post-secondary readiness program with an emphasis on college preparation, workforce development, leadership development, emotional intelligence, with access to quality internships and employment opportunities, as well as entrepreneurial and social enterprising endeavors. Girls and young women ages 16- 24 participate in our research-based programming focused on our core values of Strong (healthy living), Smart (academic enrichment), and Bold (life skills development).

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PROJECT ACCELERATE FOR HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS (11TH AND 12TH GRADE)

PROJECT ACCELERATE FOR YOUNG WOMEN (AGES 18 TO 24)

ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION

Girls Inc. Association includes specialized resources such as professional development, networking, career resources, and learning opportunities to support ALL alumnae throughout the various stages of their lives and branches through hundreds of Girls Inc. affiliates throughout the US and Canada. Alumnae includes former Girls Club and Girls Inc participants.  Alumnae meet monthly virtually and participate in meet-ups and activities in person quarterly.

MENTORING

Girls are partnered with professional women of color with similar backgrounds, experiences and aspirations to share their knowledge and expertise to help set goals, fix problems, and make good choices along their career and education path. Our mentors include professionals from the following industries: Health Care, Mental Health, Law/Criminal Justice, Entrepreneurship, Authors, Real Estate, Business, Technology/Engineering, Youth Services/Education and Nonprofit Leadership. Mentees along with their mentors participate in monthly activities to facilitate opportunities for fellowship, learning and leadership development. Click here to learn more about becoming a Girls Inc Mentor