school-based programs
Our school-based program develops the next generation of young leaders and prepares them to be authors of their own story.
Chica Project serves 6th through 12th graders in participating schools by preparing them to be resilient thinkers, dreamers and leaders. We accomplish this through hands-on workshops that promote personal growth, social-emotional learning, leadership development, 21st century skills attainment, workforce readiness and the exploration of cultural identity. ¿Quien Soy Yo? Kiyès mwen ye? Quem sou eu? Who am I?
what we do
Chica Project’s team members and mentors create a distinctive space where young women and individuals can begin to explore various aspects of their identities and how they interplay within the environments and systems they are a part of. We engage participants in thoughtful activities and discussions that may not be available to them in everyday life. Within the walls of their schools, participants build a deeper sense of community, increase their sense of engagement through enrichment activities and prepare for college and the workforce.
Recognizing and embracing the multiple facets of our cultures, along with the daily challenges young women face, our 3-month curriculum equips participants with the tools needed to navigate the obstacles that come with having limited access to education, financial stability, social capital and political power. It inspires, motivates and equips a group of 15-25 participants to be leaders in their lives, schools and communities.
Currently, we provide diverse programming options for in-school and after-school formats, tailored to group size and frequency. While we're at full capacity and unable to accept new school partnerships at the moment, we look forward to the possibility of future engagement as we continue to grow.
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