Talent Academy
Where STEM Learning Becomes a Long-Term Journey
The Girls Set Go Talent Academy is our year-round learning and mentorship community for current participants and graduates of the Tech Bootcamp. It brings together girls in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18) to continue developing their skills, exploring new opportunities, and building their futures in AI, robotics, design, and technology.
Overview
The Girls Set Go Bootcamp and Talent Academy work together.
The Tech Bootcamp introduces girls to STEM through hands-on learning, practical projects, and opportunities to build confidence and explore new possibilities. Lasting growth, however, comes through continued learning, mentorship, and access to opportunities over time.
That’s why the Talent Academy extends the Bootcamp experience. It is our year-round community where girls continue developing their technical skills, connecting with mentors and peers, and exploring new interests and opportunities.
From their first Bootcamp experience and beyond, members have a place to continue learning, access resources, and remain connected to the Girls Set Go community.
The Bootcamp launches the journey. The Academy makes it last.
Built on Four Pillars
The Academy is structured around four pillars that work together to support every stage of a student’s STEM journey:
Mentorship
Virtual mentorship sessions connect members with STEM professionals, engineers, designers, entrepreneurs, and college students, providing guidance, encouragement, and insight into academic and career pathways.
Mini STEM Series
Hands-on workshops in AI, robotics, UI/UX design, web development, cybersecurity, and other emerging technologies help members build practical skills, explore new interests, and continue learning beyond the Bootcamp.
Hackathons & Showcases
Through collaborative projects, hackathons, and student showcases, members put their skills into practice, share their ideas, and build portfolios that demonstrate their learning and creativity.
College & Career Readiness
College and career exploration, portfolio development, résumé guidance, and opportunities to connect with industry professionals help members prepare for their next steps in education and STEM.
What Academy Members Receive
Whether you’re preparing to start the Bootcamp, currently in training, or years past graduation, every member of the Talent Academy gets:
- A dedicated community space:
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Emerging Talent
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Rising Talent
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New and current Bootcamp participants
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Graduates and alumni
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- Access to the Girls Set Go learning community, resources, and program updates.
- Opportunities to participate in continued STEM learning, mentorship sessions, and student activities.
- Information about upcoming workshops, hackathons, career exploration, and other learning opportunities.
- Guidance and opportunities to develop projects, strengthen portfolios, and explore future academic and career pathways.
- Continued connection with Girls Set Go and fellow members beyond the Tech Bootcamp.
Why This Matters
Learning technical skills is an important first step. Knowing how to apply those skills, connect with mentors, explore opportunities, and prepare for the future is just as important.
The Talent Academy helps girls build on what they learn in the Bootcamp through continued skill development, mentorship, practical experiences, and exposure to academic and career pathways.
Our goal is to support girls as they move from exploring STEM to building projects, developing their interests, and preparing for future opportunities in education and technology.
By Q1 2027, the Talent Academy aims to support 100 active members through mentorship, technical skill-building, career exploration, and continued STEM learning opportunities.
The final sentence remains a future goal rather than presenting 100 members as an existing achievement.
By Q1 2027, the Talent Academy aims to support 100 active members through mentorship, technical skill-building, career exploration, and continued STEM learning opportunities.
Apply for the Next Bootcamp
When you join the Girls Set Go Tech Bootcamp, you also become part of our year-round Talent Academy community, where you can access continued learning opportunities, mentorship, resources, and connections beyond the Bootcamp.
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The Academy is powered by professionals who give time, expertise, and opportunity to the next generation of women in STEM.