Program Type
Leadership skills & college/career prep programs
Ages Served:
12-18 Years
Overview
Brief Program Summary: Young Women in Leadership (YWIL) is a year-long program designed
to enhance the leadership skills, college preparedness, and career development of young women
in Indianapolis. YWIL prepares high school girls for the workforce, post-secondary education, and
leadership in their communities. Girls Inc utilizes dedicated staff, a vast network of partners and
volunteers, and research-based curriculum to provide hands-on opportunities that assist in the
professional development of the program participants.
Success Metrics: N/A
Demographics
Number Served & Racial Distribution:
Total Number of Individuals Annually Served
25
Black or African Americans Annually Served
49%
Hispanic or Latinos Annually Served
3%
Geographic Scope:
− Central Indiana Counties: Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion,
Morgan, Putnam, Shelby
− Additional/Other Areas of Focus: N/A
Resources
Annual Operating Cost: N/A
Initial Start-Up Cost: N/A
Contact Information
Organization Name: Girls Inc.
Website: https://girlsinc.org/
Respondents Name: Mackenzie Pickerell
Email: mpickerrell@girlsincindy.org