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 research-based curriculum delivered by trained professionals to equip participants to achieve academically; lead healthy and physically active lives; manage money; navigate media messages; and 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.
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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! 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 (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.