The leading non-profit business education program for young women -- today announced the appointment of four new Board Members to support its growth plans from 16,000 young women and girls served since inception to 50,000 over the next five years.
The additions bring the number of Board Members to seven.
Read MoreIn the Nutmeg State, chronic absenteeism in the 2021-22 school year was 23.7 percent or more than 115,000 students — more than double the 10.4 percent before the pandemic. This past school year wasn’t much better: 20 percent chronic absenteeism.
Read More“Women are going to lead,” he continued. “People of color and immigrants are increasingly part of our workforce and our leadership in our public and private institutions," he added. So when you see people in your organization say, we need to slow this down or I’m concerned about what the board will say, please raise your voices. There’s no turning back. ”
Read MoreThe signature event raises funds for Girls With Impact, (GWI), the nation’s leading Business & Leadership educational program for under-resourced young women, which has equipped over 16,000 with critical skills, tools, and confidence to succeed in the workplace and beyond.
Read MoreNew York, NY – Addressing the $12 trillion economic opportunity of women reported by McKinsey1, top HR leaders called for dismantling old systems and structures and taking action -- from destigmatizing traditionally male-dominated roles and industries to building a lateral-first job progression culture.
Read MoreAs the next generation of leaders begins to shape the world, it's essential to ensure they're well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Girls With Impact proudly introduces The Boardroom, a dynamic program designed to provide our Academy graduates with the resources and support to kickstart their future careers and embark on a transformative leadership journey.
Read More“We’re very upfront with the girls that the end goal for everyone may not be running a business,” said Liz Czepiel, an instructor for Girls With Impact and a business coach who has worked with executives at Bain, Spotify and United Rentals. “But this is a taste of what that might entail. Success definitely centers around building confidence.”
Read MoreToday, the headwinds are changing for a host of reasons. Jobs remain unfilled. Companies are looking for capable, diverse talent.
Read MoreJennifer Openshaw, CEO & Founder of the Girls With Impact, the leading nonprofit business education program for young women, released the following statement:
Today’s Supreme Court ruling may be a real setback for individuals from diverse backgrounds and for the future of the US economy. Affirmative action programs were designed to level the playing field for people from diverse backgrounds by increasing their odds of being accepted into institutions of higher learning.
Read MoreOver 100 leaders attending Milken gathered at a special reception to hear from two GenZ women CEOs -- along with Anastasia Titarchuk, Chief Investment Officer for The New York State Common Retirement Fund, the nation’s third largest public pension fund, and Victor Khosla, Founder & CIO of Strategic Value Partners -- to focus on how to harness this talent to drive diversity and growth.
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