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Program Overview
Program Overview
Girls Take a Seat is a 16-week virtual mentorship program for girls in grades 6–12 across Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey. Each mentee is paired with a college-trained mentor for 1:1 support and guidance, while participating in weekly curriculum meetings and growth-based assignments. Our program focuses on building confidence, leadership, wellness, and professionalism to help girls increase their visibility and thrive in every space they enter.
Structure:
Structure:
Weekly Curriculum Meetings
Weekly Curriculum Meetings
Academic sessions will be held via zoom by grade level. Students have the chance to participate in open discussions and interactive activities.
Weekly Assignments
Weekly Assignments
Students will be asked to complete small assignments each week. These include things like reflection prompts and goal-setting tasks.
1:1 Mentor Calls
1:1 Mentor Calls
All participants are assigned to a mentor which are available to students at anytime. Mentors provide support, progress checks, and serve as the student's accountability partner.
Weeks 1-3
Weeks 1-3
Objective: Help mentees build confidence, self-awareness, and embrace their personal power.
Topics:
Self-worth & positive self-image
Overcoming self-doubt & imposter syndrome
Power of affirmations & self-advocacy
Activities:
"Who I Am" vision board
Confidence building journal prompts
Mentor-led Discussion: "How I Learned to Speak Up"
Weeks 4-6
Weeks 4-6
Objective: Expose mentees to college, career, and leadership pathways.
Topics:
Navigating middle/high school strategically (clubs, leadership, volunteering)
College prep basics (FAFSA, scholarships, applications)
Career Exposure: STEM, arts, business, trades, military, etc.
Activities:
College & Career Prep Workbook
Virtual guest speaker or leadership panel
Resumé & goal-setting workshop
Weeks 7-9
Weeks 7-9
Objective: Teach mentees to lead, network, and walk in rooms with confidence.
Topics:
Leadership skills 101 (public speaking, teamwork, time management)
Networking & professional etiquette
Confidence in male-dominated spaces
Activities:
"Pitch Yourself" activity (30-sec confidence pitch)
Mock interview and networking
Leadership scenario role-plays
Weeks 10-12
Weeks 10-12
Objective: Strengthen community, wellness, and personal growth.
Topics:
Mental health & self-care
Building sisterhood & support networks
Giving back to the community
Activities:
Wellness check-in & safe space talk
Group community project or service idea
End-of-program sister circle & celebration
Weeks 13-16
Weeks 13-16
Objective: Emphasize the importance of celebrating wins no matter how big.
Activities:
Final Reflection: "What I've Learned"
Mentees complete & present a small project or reflection
Certificates of completion
Send-off event (virtual or in-person)
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