Empowering Black Girls in STEM through Education, Mentorship, & Real-World Experience
Girls Set Go is a STEM-focused nonprofit dedicated to empowering Black girls to thrive, lead, and innovate through education, community, and advocacy. We exist because talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not.
we believe Black girls belong at the forefront of innovation
Girls Set Go is a STEM-focused nonprofit empowering Black girls to thrive and lead through education, mentorship, and opportunity.
Despite their talent and potential, Black girls remain significantly underrepresented in STEM due to systemic barriers, limited access, and lack of representation. Girls Set Go is changing that by starting early and intentionally.
We support high school girls (ages 14–18) through a transformative 12-week STEM Bootcamp and extended mentorship program that builds in-demand skills, confidence, and access to career pathways in technology, engineering, and entrepreneurship.
At Girls Set Go, we believe Black girls belong at the forefront of innovation. We are creating a more just, inventive, and equitable future for all of us by investing in their potential now.
program overview
Our flagship initiative is a 12-week STEM empowerment program that combines technical learning, mentorship, and real-world experience for Black high school girls in Chicago, Illinois. Each cohort is designed to foster skill development, leadership, and a sense of belonging in the STEM ecosystem. Below are the core components of the program:
STEM Skills Workshops
Mentorship & Community Building
Internship & Career Exposure
Capstone Showcase & Graduation
Announcing the 2026 Girls Set Go Summer Tech Program for all high school girls in Chicago!
Are you curious about technology? Ready to build your confidence and learn something new this summer?
Girls Set Go is for YOU.