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Project Accelerate

High School Leadership & Career Development
Project Accelerate
Preparing the next generation of women to lead, succeed, and shape the future of the workplace.

Accelerating Her Future
Her Potential Is Limitless. Her Opportunities Should Be Too.

Project Accelerate extends the Girls Inc. Experience beyond adolescence, supporting young women as they prepare for higher education, careers, and leadership opportunities.

Created in response to girls seeking continued guidance from a trusted source, Project Accelerate provides a pathway to develop the knowledge, confidence, networks, and professional skills needed to navigate important educational and career transitions.

Through mentorship, career exploration, educational resources, and professional development opportunities, the program helps participants prepare for long-term success and meaningful leadership.

2026–2027 Signature Program
Grades 9–12
Saturday Sessions
9:30 AM–4:00 PM
Doors open at 9:15 AM.

The Project Accelerate Experience
Building Skills. Creating Connections. Opening Doors.

Project Accelerate combines personal development with educational and professional opportunities designed to help young women confidently navigate their futures.

Leadership Development
Build confidence, communication skills, professional presence, and the ability to lead with purpose.

Career Readiness
Explore career possibilities and develop skills that support future professional success.

Mentorship & Networking
Build supportive relationships with mentors, professional role models, and peers.

College & Education
Access educational resources and guidance for navigating academic pathways and transitions.

Professional Experience
Explore workplace environments and potential internship and experiential learning opportunities.

Personal Growth
Strengthen decision-making, self-advocacy, goal-setting, and confidence during important life transitions.

Our Mission
Creating Pathways to Opportunity and Leadership.

Project Accelerate addresses persistent barriers to women’s advancement, including unequal access to professional networks, leadership opportunities, and career development.

The program places particular emphasis on expanding opportunities for young women of color and those from underserved communities. By connecting participants with practical resources, mentorship, and professional experiences, Girls Inc. is helping young women prepare to pursue their ambitions and become leaders in their chosen fields.

2026–2027
Project Accelerate Program Dates

Join us throughout the school year for Saturday sessions focused on leadership, professional development, and preparing for what’s next.

September
12 & 26
2026

October
10 & 17 & 24
2026

November
14
2026

December
12
2026

January
9 & 23
2027

February
13 & 27
2027

March
13 & 27
2027

April
10 & 24
2027

Program Hours
9:30 AM–4:00 PM
Doors open at 9:15 AM
Location
Girls Inc. Marietta Center
461 Manget Street
Marietta, GA 30060

See the Impact
Project Accelerate in Action

See how Project Accelerate has come to life at Girls Inc. affiliates across the country through mentorship, meaningful experiences, and opportunities for young women.

Girls Inc. of Central Alabama

Hear from Girls Inc. of Central Alabama about its Project Accelerate program and the experiences it provides young women.

Project Accelerate Expo

Watch highlights from the Project Accelerate Expo at Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey.

A National Initiative
Supporting Women’s Leadership Beyond Girls Inc.

Girls Inc. launched Project Accelerate in 2021 following a $10 million investment awarded through the Equality Can’t Wait Challenge.

As a national initiative, Project Accelerate seeks to expand opportunities for young women while supporting broader efforts to address barriers to leadership and advancement in the workplace.

Take the Next Step
Her Future Starts With Opportunity.

Help her explore career pathways, build professional skills, gain confidence, and prepare for the opportunities ahead through Project Accelerate.


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Questions?
Connect With Our Teen Program Manager

Have questions about Project Accelerate programming or participation?

Victoria Walker
Teen Program Manager
Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta


vwalker@girlsincatl.org