To inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold™ and to respect themselves and the world around them.
Designed for high school sophomores and juniors, the ECHO Leadership Mentoring Program empowers girls to pursue higher education and career goals through sessions focused on self-worth, goal setting, and leadership development. Built on a foundation of college readiness, financial literacy, health education, and social advocacy, participants gain critical tools to create lasting change within their communities.
After completing the program, girls can continue growing as paid Youth Leader Interns—facilitating Girls Inc. programs for high school, middle school, and elementary students. These internships include extensive training in curriculum facilitation, public speaking, conflict resolution, youth–adult partnerships, and professional responsibilities. Interns return to their communities as mentors, educators, and role models, building career confidence while inspiring the next generation. This Paid Youth Leader Internship isn’t just a next step—it’s a bold leap into leadership, advocacy, and real-world impact.
Girls Inc. plans to hire & train 30-35 Youth Leader interns to facilitate Girls Inc. programs.
Girls Inc. empowers participants to grow into strong, smart, and bold individuals by equipping them with the resources and support needed to thrive. Through guidance from trained mentors in a safe environment, connections with like-minded peers, and research-driven programming, participants gain the tools to succeed. They learn to set and pursue ambitious goals, face challenges head-on, resist negative peer pressure, envision college as within reach, and explore opportunities in fields traditionally underrepresented by women.
In the past year alone, we reached over 1,200 girls across more than 40 school sites.
Being part of the Girls Inc. Youth Leader Internship Program was honestly such a game-changer for me! I got to work in a real professional setting, take on leadership roles, and actually see myself as someone who can make a difference. It was scary at first, but having responsibilities and speaking in public really helped me build confidence in myself. Now I feel like I’m not just a student—I’m a future leader.
- Stephanie Sanchez, Greenfield
