2025 Impact Report - Report - Page 15
EMPHASIS ON CAREER READINESS
Girls Inc. of Boston & Lynn
Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn (GIBL) inspires all
girls to be strong, smart, and bold by equipping
them with the skills and support to become
self-sufficient and responsible leaders in the
community.
The Women’s Foundation of Massachusetts
has awarded GIBL two multi-year grants to
launch Project Accelerate in Lynn and Boston,
a program supporting young women through
the critical transitions from high school to
college to career.
“Girls Inc. allows me to thrive academically, creatively, and socially.
The lessons that I have learned at Girls Inc. will continue influencing me
as a student and a learner as I move through post-secondary education,
showing that I am able to make education into something that engages
all types of learners. ” — 12th Grade Participant
100%
high school graduation rate
100%
post-secondary enrollment rate
(95% college, 5% technical school)
PROJECT ACCELERATE COMPONENTS
• Weekly mentoring
• College visits
• School application
support
• Scholarship eligibility and
application assistance
• Financial aid &
acceptance letter
review
75%
of college-aged participants pursued
STEM-related majors
• FAFSA support
• Financial literacy
• Internships
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