Ignite your Future with the GWI Summer Academy
Enroll in the Summer Waitlist
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Enroll in the Summer Waitlist ☆
Summer Waitlist
Summer 5-Week Programs Start the Weeks of July 7th & July 21st
Summer 5-Week Programs Start the weeks of July 7th and July 21st
Bring an idea to life in five-weeks. Through our live, online classes — led by your dedicated business instructor -- we help you find your passion and guide you to build your dream project, provide awesome networking, and arm you with the know-how and gain the confidence to make things happen
Developed with Harvard leaders, our ‘mini-MBA’ program equips girls with the skills, knowledge and confidence to become the leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators of tomorrow.
About the GWI Innovation Academy
Program Details
Develop a venture idea (no idea, no problem!)
10 1-hour classes + 9 activities = a lifetime of success
Live and online - small classes led by expert instructors
Access instructors 1:1 as needed
Classes evenings / weekends (from where ever you are!)
Access all materials and class recordings online
Graduation ceremony and certificate
Why Join?
Set yourself apart
Boost your confidence
Build leadership and public speaking skills
Innovate and make an impact
It's flexible - attend from anywhere!
How to Leverage It?
Make it your Capstone or Community Service Requirement
List GWI as your top extra-curricular in college applications
Incorporate into college essay, scholarship applications
Show initiative in college/internship interviews
Boost your resume
What You Learn & Create
We have created a robust and detailed program that covers a wide range of business topics and objectives.
Registration details
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Our programs are for young women and those who identify as young women, ages 14-24. Classes are broken out by age, so students will be placed within their own age group.
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The Academy program cost is $995. However, scholarships are available for students in need, thanks to our funding partners. More details on scholarship codes may be available through your school or community organization or found on our social.
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Click on Register Now!
Select the Start Date & Time that works best for your schedule.
Fill out a 3-5-minute enrollment form.
Click cart, which is found in the upper right-hand corner of the Register Page.
If you have a scholarship code, add it to adjust the final rate.
Mark your calendar and get ready for a fun adventure!
Top FAQs
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Through our Impact Driven Entrepreneurship training model, you will be equipped with the skills, confidence and tools to: Investigate, ideate, innovate and ignite a venture that takes her passion and turns it into an impactful business or non-profit.
We give you a unique way to differentiate yourself, show what you've done, and stand out from the crowd.
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Who are the programs for?
Our programs are for girls, and those who identify as girls, in ages 14-24. Students from anywhere in the world may join our program, although class times are based on eastern time zones in the USA.
How long is the academy program?
The live, online academy program consists of 8 live classes. There is a 1-class orientation in advance of the program, taking the total length of the program to 10-weeks.
Our summer live, online academy is 5 weeks (1 week orientation plus 8 classes over 5 weeks.
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Yes. Just as with the YWCA, swimming or other programs, it helps cover our professional coaches, technology, platform, curriculum, start-up kits and more.
Tuition fees are on a sliding scale, up to $995, based on financial need. This equates to about $30 per hour for the orientation, 8-week Academy, mentoring and review and in-person graduation. All course materials are included in this fee.
This program is worth substantially more for the education, network and business/venture development as well as the increased likelihood of scholarships and job earnings. Our program has been valued at $2,000.
Do you offer financial aid?
Financial aid is offered to students in the USA from low-moderate income households.
If you meet our financial aid requirements you will be awarded a funded / part funded place.
Please see here for our financial aid process.
Please indicate your need for financial aid by emailing ops@girlswithimpact.com.
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SheLeads Clubs
Start a SheLeads Club with your friends and classmates and get access to fun, future-ready exercises that put you all in the driver's seat of life! You'll gain valuable leadership skills and knowledge that will enhance your personal growth and kick-off a killer professional journey.
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Coaching & Mentorship
Sign up for a GWI mentoring program to get personalized guidance to land in college, career, or your own business. Our Impact Coaches provide flexible one-hour sessions and Executive Mentoring offers a transformative four-month program focused on helping you meet your goals.