On September 1, Girls With Impact is launching GWI Connect — our new private digital community and mobile app designed to connect young women with mentors, peers, career opportunities and resources, all in one place.

The week before move-in tends to go one of two ways. Some students spend it refreshing social media and rewatching shows they have already seen. Others use it to set themselves up for a semester that actually goes somewhere. The difference between those two groups is usually visible by October. None of what is on this list takes more than a few hours. But most students skip all of it, which is exactly why doing it puts you ahead.

For many young people, finance can feel like an intimidating industry; one that's difficult to understand and even harder to imagine yourself working in.

Girls With Impact participants discovered something different during the latest stop on the Summer of Success Tour, where they visited a global investment firm to explore the many career paths that exist inside the finance industry.

Some of the most valuable career conversations don't happen across a conference table, they happen while working side by side toward a shared goal.

Participants experienced exactly that during the Summer of Success Tour, where Eagle Point Credit partnered with GWI, Atko Bros Landscaping, and the Town of Greenwich for a unique day of networking, mentorship, and community service at Cos Cob Mill Pond Park.

Girls With Impact participants discovered just how much science, innovation, collaboration, and creativity go into the products we use every day during the latest stop on the Summer of Success Tour at Henkel North America.

Girls With Impact participants enjoyed our Summer of Success event at Wella Company, where they gained an inside look at one of the world's leading beauty companies while building practical career skills they can use immediately.

The day included an executive leadership panel, a behind-the-scenes tour of Wella's offices, and one of the program's most impactful experiences: an interview skills workshop where each participant met one-on-one with a Wella professional, practiced interviewing, and received personalized feedback to help them prepare for future internships and careers.

Innovation is about more than new technology. It's about curiosity, resilience, and perhaps most importantly, it's about solving real problems for real people.

Those were some of the biggest lessons Girls With Impact participants took away during the latest stop on the Summer of Success Tour, where young women visited Dyson's SoHo Demo Store and offices for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of the world's most innovative companies.

The expectations placed on young professionals have shifted dramatically. Employers are hiring into an increasingly complex workplace shaped by technology, economic uncertainty, and rapidly evolving skill needs. As a result, many graduates are finding that a degree alone isn't enough to stand out. The rules of getting hired have changed.

Becoming proficient at these five skills will ensure you are the most confident and well prepared you can be when walking into your first job. So, what are they?

On June 27, over 1,000 young women took over Center 415 on 5th Avenue in New York City for the 12th annual Her Conference. Her Campus Media's flagship event brought together college students, recent grads, creators, and young professionals for a full day of career conversations, women's health panels, brand activations, and keynotes from three women who have built very different things in very different ways. The lineup this year was Jordan Chiles, Anna Cathcart, and Katie Feeney.

Today, Sarah is a rising junior at Georgetown University studying Finance and Accounting. Along the way, she's explored how her GWI venture can grow, taken on leadership roles at one of the nation's most unique student organizations, and found the confidence to pursue opportunities she never imagined for herself.

On June 22, Girls With Impact participants gathered at Mohegan Sun Arena for "The Connecticut Sun & the Business of Sports," an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience with the Connecticut Sun's front office. Before cheering on the Sun in their exciting 92–63 victory over the Chicago Sky, participants heard directly from the women powering one of the WNBA's premier organizations.

Every internship posting seems to want someone with experience. When you are applying for the first time, that can feel like a dead end before you start. But most recruiters hiring interns know exactly who is applying. They are not expecting a work history. They are looking for someone who can pick things up fast and follow through on what they say they will do. The question is whether your application shows that clearly enough.

For generations, young people were told that if they worked hard, got good grades, and earned a degree, career opportunities would follow.

Today's reality looks very different.

While headlines are bullish on job creation, many young people are discovering that breaking into the workforce is more difficult than ever.

On June 11, Girls With Impact was honored to partner with BMW of Darien for an evening dedicated to empowering the next generation of women leaders. Held at BMW of Darien's showroom, the event brought together supporters, community leaders, and advocates to learn more about Girls With Impact's mission and the critical need to prepare young women with the skills, confidence, and networks to succeed in college, careers, and life.

We’re all familiar with the Job Experience Paradox: you need prior work experience to get a job, but you need a job to get work experience.

This may seem an impossible situation, but the truth is it’s not the paid employment, specifically, that is prized; rather, it’s the transferable skills developed through those experiences that are impressive to employers, colleges, scholarship committees, and the professional community at large.

Consumers are now calling out any brand that sounds like AI, even when they are not sure. A breakdown of what is going wrong right now, and why it matters for you. AI backlash used to be about specific campaigns. In 2026, it has moved past individual campaigns. Consumers are scanning for anything that sounds machine-generated.

When Anika Mistry joined Girls With Impact (GWI) as a teenager, she already had a passion for technology, research, and solving complex problems. What she didn’t yet realize was that entrepreneurship didn’t have to wait for age or experience.

Anika is the founder and CEO of DevMinds Learning, an AI-powered platform that helps neurodiverse children build social-emotional skills through personalized learning experiences.

Girls With Impact (GWI) has announced the winners of its Winter 2026 Venture Competition, recognizing three young women entrepreneurs whose innovative ventures address challenges in education, student wellbeing, and literacy access. Sarah Nayani earned first place and a $1,000 prize for InterFaith Planner; Chloe Lee received second place and a $750 prize for the Open Minds Project; and Jolene Luong was awarded third place and a $500 prize for Book Sprout.