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High Schooler Mary Embarks on a Summer Internship and Visits UCSF to Explore Careers in Healthcare
Hi! My name is Mary, and I’m a Girls Inc. of Alameda County participant going into 10th grade. This summer, a group of Girls Inc. of Alameda County high schoolers visited the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) to learn about medical school and explore careers in healthcare. When we arrived, we were greeted by two medical students who shared what it's really like to pursue a career in medicine. They talked about their day-to-day lives, their college journeys, and t
Jul 28
College & Career Readiness Program Leader
About Us Girls Inc. of Alameda County’s mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Since our founding in 1958, our programs have supported the unique needs of girls. In the 1990s, we began to design and deliver programs focusing on girls within San Francisco Bay Area communities that have the least access to opportunity. Through a transitional kindergarten through early career Program Continuum, we empower youth by equipping them with the resources, skills
Jul 21
Exploring Transportation, Engineering & Infrastructure Through Early Workforce Development
Our high school participants attended the Girls in Motion Summit at the Salesforce Transit Center, where they explored careers in transportation, engineering, and infrastructure. Workforce development begins long before a first job or internship. Experiences like the Girls in Motion Summit expose participants to careers they may never have considered, connect them with accomplished professionals, and help them begin building the skills, confidence, and social capital needed t
Jul 16
Interim Compliance and Data Assistant
(Temporary Leave Coverage) About Us Girls Inc. of Alameda County’s mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Since our founding in 1958, our programs have supported the unique needs of girls. In the 1990s, we began to design and deliver programs focusing on girls within San Francisco Bay Area communities that have the least access to opportunity. Through a transitional kindergarten through early career Program Continuum, we empower youth by equipping them
Jul 13
Director of Major Gifts
About Us Girls Inc. of Alameda County’s mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Since our founding in 1958, our programs have supported the unique needs of girls. In the 1990s, we began to design and deliver programs focusing on girls within San Francisco Bay Area communities that have the least access to opportunity. Through a transitional kindergarten through early career Program Continuum, we empower youth by equipping them with the resources, skills
Jun 30
A Letter from 6th Grader Cataleyah
June 3, 2026 My name is Cataleyah, and I’m headed to 6th grade. I’ve been coming to Girls Inc. of Alameda County’s summer camp at Concordia Park since I was in kindergarten, and I want to tell you why this program means so much to me. When I first came to Concordia Park, I was really shy and quiet because I didn’t know anybody. On my very first day, I got paired up with another girl named Gia for a “pair and share” activity. She was nice to me, and that’s when I knew she was
Jun 5
Bilingual Program Leader
About Us Girls Inc. of Alameda County’s mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Since our founding in 1958, our programs have supported the unique needs of girls. In the 1990s, we began to design and deliver programs focusing on girls within San Francisco Bay Area communities that have the least access to opportunity. Through a transitional kindergarten through early career Program Continuum, we empower youth by equipping them with the resources, skills
May 26
Celebrating Our 2026 Scholarship Recipients
May 14th, 2026 We are proud to celebrate an inspiring group of young leaders from our College Access Now! (CAN!) Program who have earned prestigious scholarships in recognition of both their academic achievements and the powerful personal stories reflected in each of their applications. Please join us in congratulating Violet, recipient of the Kristi Yamaguchi Scholarship, a $10,000 award through Girls Inc. of Alameda County, supporting her continued educational journey. We a
May 26
KTVU FOX2 - Girls Inc. of Alameda County's Annual College Shower
May 24th, 2026 CEO, Julayne Virgil, and graduating participant, Amira, joined KTVU to talk about the impact of Girls Inc. of Alameda County, our annual College Shower, and our College Access Now! (CAN!) Program. In the interview, Amira shared how we have helped shape her confidence and support her journey toward higher education. This fall, she will attend California Polytechnic State University, and we couldn’t be more proud! ❤️ For 12 consecutive years, 100% of our graduati
May 24
Celebrating 31 Graduating Seniors at Our Annual College Shower
May 20th, 2026 We celebrated 31 graduating seniors at our annual College Shower — a joyful tradition recognizing participants in our College Access Now! (CAN!) Program as they prepare for their next chapter after high school. The College Shower serves as both a celebration and a community sendoff. Seniors gathered alongside their families, mentors, staff, and supporters to reflect on their journeys and celebrate all that lies ahead. Each participant received a backpack filled
May 20
Education Apprenticeship
About Us Girls Inc. of Alameda County’s mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Since our founding in 1958, our programs have supported the unique needs of girls. In the 1990s, we began to design and deliver programs focusing on girls within San Francisco Bay Area communities that have the least access to opportunity. Through a transitional kindergarten through early career Program Continuum, we empower youth by equipping them with the resources, skills
May 15
Second Cohort of Expanded Learning Apprentices Celebrates Graduation
May 14th, 2026 Join us in congratulating our second cohort of Expanded Learning Apprentices on their recent graduation! Graduates earned Certificates of Proficiency in Education: School Readiness, while several Apprentices also completed additional milestones including - Certificates of Proficiency in Education: Teacher’s Aide and Associate Degrees in Child Development and Teacher Preparation. As the first-of-its-kind program in California’s Expanded Learning and Afterschool
May 14
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