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Accelerate Your Career Success

by joining the GWI Career Accelerator

Supercharge your job success, whether you're just entering the market or looking to move up. Our four-week intensive will arm you with the skills to move up: from networking like a pro to communicating like a CEO.

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Unlock Your Potential with the Career Accelerator!

The Career Accelerator is a dynamic, 4-session program designed to help young women, ages 18-24, gain the essential skills and confidence needed to thrive in the workplace. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to make your mark, this program empowers you with practical strategies to build a professional reputation, expand your network, and navigate the challenges of early career life with confidence.

About the Career Accelerator

What You’ll Gain

  • Professional Brand: Craft a strong personal brand that highlights your strengths, sets you apart, and resonates with employers and colleagues.

  • Networking to Start Your Career: Learn how to build meaningful professional connections and leverage them to uncover opportunities and grow your career.

  • Interviewing: Master key interview techniques to confidently present your skills, tell your story, and land your dream job.

  • Asking for and Receiving Feedback: Develop the skills to seek constructive feedback, respond professionally, and use it to grow and improve.

  • Digital Badge: Earn credentials that demonstrate your growth and mastery of essential workplace skills to future employers.

How It Works

  • 4-Week Online Program: Participate in live, interactive sessions once a week, led by industry experts and experienced professionals.

  • Hands-On Learning: Engage in practical exercises and real-world scenarios designed to build your skills and confidence.

Why Join?

  • Practical Skills for Real-World Success: Gain the tools to confidently navigate your early career and make a lasting impact.

  • Personalized Guidance: Benefit from live coaching and feedback tailored to your individual growth journey.

  • Flexible and Accessible: Join from anywhere, fitting seamlessly into your schedule. All you need is a laptop and internet connection!

Registration for this program is now closed. We are accepting registrations for our general programs here.

Ready to Take Your Career to the Next Level?


Registration is now closed. Don’t miss this opportunity to accelerate your career and achieve your professional dreams!

Session 1 | Professional You

Session 2 | Networking to Jump-Start your Career

Session 3 | Interviewing and Conversation Skills

Session 4 | Asking for and Receiving Feedback

  • “After joining the program, I decided to continue with DevMind VR, gaining university funding and refining my venture at Johns Hopkins. Now in my third year, I’m heading into a two-year MBA to build a team and scale DevMind VR across schools.”

    Anika, GWI Graduate,

    MBA Candidate, John Hopkins University

  • "This program empowered me to make informed decisions and set achievable goals. I've learned the value of self-confidence and assertiveness, and I now feel more equipped to advocate for myself, overcome obstacles, and seize opportunities in the business world.”

    Asha, GWI Alumni

  • "We were able to learn things that our friends didn’t know about and that our parents didn’t have the opportunity to learn."

    Shian & Ahmya, BFF’s & Co-CEO’s of Vendiii

Top FAQs

  • Through our Impact Driven Entrepreneurship training model, you will be equipped with the skills, confidence and tools to: Investigate, ideate, innovate and ignite a venture that takes her passion and turns it into an impactful business or non-profit.

    We give you a unique way to differentiate yourself, show what you've done, and stand out from the crowd.

  • Who are the programs for?

    Our programs are for girls, and those who identify as girls, in ages 14-24. Students from anywhere in the world may join our program, although class times are based on eastern time zones in the USA.

    How long is the academy program?

    The live, online academy program consists of 8 live classes. There is a 1-class orientation in advance of the program, taking the total length of the program to 10-weeks.

    Our summer live, online academy is 5 weeks (1 week orientation plus 8 classes over 5 weeks.

  • Do you charge tuition?

    Yes. Just as with the YWCA, swimming or other programs, it helps cover our professional coaches, technology, platform, curriculum, start-up kits and more.

    Tuition fees are on a sliding scale, up to $995, based on financial need. This equates to about $30 per hour for the orientation, 8-week Academy, mentoring and review and in-person graduation. All course materials are included in this fee.

    This program is worth substantially more for the education, network and business/venture development as well as the increased likelihood of scholarships and job earnings. Our program has been valued at $2,000.

    Do you offer financial aid?

    Financial aid is offered to students in the USA from low-moderate income households.

    If you meet our financial aid requirements you will be awarded a funded / part funded place.

    Please see here for our financial aid process.

    Please indicate your need for financial aid by emailing ops@girlswithimpact.com.

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