Expanding Access to STEM For Underserved Girls through Education, Mentorship, & Real-World Experience
Girls Set Go equips underserved girls with the tools to explore technology, build confidence, and step into future careers. At our core is a commitment to advancing Black girls in technology, closing gaps in representation and unlocking pathways to leadership.
we believe Black girls belong at the forefront of innovation
Girls Set Go is a STEM‑focused nonprofit empowering Black girls and girls from underserved backgrounds to thrive and lead through education, mentorship, and opportunity.
Despite their talent and potential, Black girls and many girls from historically underrepresented communities, 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 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 center Black girls while creating space for girls from underserved communities, including those from Hispanic, Asian, and other underrepresented backgrounds to grow, lead, and succeed in STEM.
By investing in their potential now, we are helping build a more just, inventive, and equitable future for all.
program overview
Our flagship initiative is a 4‑week STEM empowerment program that combines technical learning, mentorship, and real‑world experience for Black high school girls and other underserved girls in Chicago. Each cohort is designed to foster skill development, leadership, and a strong 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
The team
