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.

who we are

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.

Girls Set Go Cohort Model

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

summer tech program

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.

our humans

our exceptional team