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Werthing Foundation Programs

Girl Power Academy

Empowering Girls to Lead and Thrive

Girl Power Academy

Develops girls into confident, self-sufficient leaders with an entrepreneurial spirit. 

Tactics
  •  Establish mentors 
  •  Collaborate with organizations to for sustainability
  •  Enhance curriculum through external partner
  • Unify evaluation through surveys & feedback meetings
  • Work with marketing, social media and street teams
  • Establish additional partnerships with schools & community partners
  • Strengthen pipeline to 2030
  • Use multiple channels of communications for desired impact
Strategy
  • Collaborate with corporate & community leaders as partners and mentors
  • Improve and identify ways to communicate program impact
  • Strengthen collaborations, recruiting and retention strategies
Outcomes
  • Reduces high risk behaviors including but not limited to: 
    • Illegal substance use/abuse
    • Alcohol and tobacco use
    •  Acts of violence and conflict
  •  Financial Outcome:
    • Reduces public safety cost
    • Decrease lost wages/time of parents
    • Reduces emergency healthcare cost

Girl Power Academy Goals

Establish GIRL POWER ACADEMY as a movement for girls of color aged 5-17 that is rooted in mentorship and promotes entrepreneurship & excellence and gives them exposure and access to opportunities and resources.

Engage

Improve leadership and communication skills
Encourage entrepreneurship
Enhance interest in Science Technology Engineering and Math
Position underserved girls for the 2030 workforce

Experience

Transformative program curriculum
Entrepreneurial learning activities
STEAM Education

Expression

Technology App “X’press Yo’Self” – communication app of expression
Vision Board workshop
Girl Scout Troop involvement
Established mentor relationships.

Empower

Interactive program sessions
Leadership development programs
Girl Power Celebrations

Expand

Scholarships
Internship
Travel

Bridging the Gap

LEADERSHIP Academy

Scholar Challenge (Education)
Social Responsibility
Diversity & Inclusion
Parent Tool Kit
Bus Tour
Celebration Summits

Call to Serve

Number of Girls
Year one – 50
Year two – 75

Expansion in year 3 to South Dallas or Oak Cliff

"I am that girl"

“From the Projects to the Penthouse”
“From an excuse to an Executive”
“From a mechanic to an Engineer”
“From tee-ball to a Technician”
“I am not a drop out – I am an entrepreneur”
“I am not a mechanic – I am an engineer”
“I don’t just look at cars – I own a dealership”

“I am that girl!”

Toyota Winning

Mobility
Engaging ERG
Job Shadowing
Internships
Future Employees

MENTORSHIP

1 to 1 one hr/mth
Mentoring Circles
Role Mole/Career Mentors
Peer to Peer Mentoring
Empowering The Next Gen

COMMUNICATION

Courageous Conversation
Live Chat
Oral, Written, and Digital Communication
Presentation Skills
Public Speaking

ENTREPRENERSHIP

“Against All Odds” seminars
Financial literacy
Vision Board workshops
8 Hour Shift
Car Dealer Ownership

CAREER EXPLORATION

Impression Management
Interview Readiness
Job Shadowing
Internships
Part/Full Time Employment

MIND BODY SPIRIT

Health and wellness
Self Care
Self Confidence
Courage
Healthy Relationships
Anti-Bullying

The Future of Girls in STEM

Technology Solutions
Internet
Digital Marketing
Coding
Robotics/Science Lab
Math through Rhythm
Mobile Lab

Impact

Girls really appreciate mentors who speak to them in their language by “keeping it real.” “Girl Power is what’s up,” says 18-year old workshop leader, Alex R.

 

  • Established supportive adult relationships
  • Gained healthy decisions making skills
  • Exposure to career opportunities in STEM, Sports, education, etc.
  • Increased self-confidence and self awareness
  • Development of leadership skills
  • Improved communication and relationship skills