Company Research Report: Girls With Impact (GWI)

Company Overview

• Name: Girls With Impact (GWI)

• Mission: GWI aims to level the playing field for all women in business and beyond by equipping them with the skills, confidence, and network to be tomorrow’s leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs.

• Founder: Jennifer Openshaw

• CEO: Jennifer Openshaw

• Headquarters: Greenwich, Connecticut

• Number of Employees: No information is available

• Revenue: No information is available

• What is the Company Known For:

• Providing business and leadership education specifically tailored for young women.

• Developing modern, outcomes-driven programs ensuring young women are ready to excel in the workforce from day one.

• Building a large community of young women equipped with skills, networks, and the confidence necessary for college and career success.

Products

• Innovation Academy

• Description: A 10-week program designed to help young women develop venture ideas and gain essential business skills.

• Key Features:

• Live, online classes with expert instructors.

• Graduation ceremony and certificate.

• Access to all materials and class recordings online.

• Classes are held during evenings and weekends.

• Mentorship Program

• Description: Offers mentorship connections to young women aged 14-24.

• Key Features:

• Focus on entrepreneurship, professional development, personal development, and financial life skills.

• Mentoring sessions are impactful one-hour meetings.

• GWI IGNITE! Venture Competition

• Description: Provides a stage for young women to showcase their entrepreneurial ventures, offering guidance from industry experts.

• Key Features:

• Prize money and support to transform ideas into successful ventures.

• Corporate Development Programs

• Description: Designed to upskill early-career employees to become innovative thinkers and leaders.

• Key Features:

• GWI Innovation Academy @Work provides leadership development for early-career employees.

Recent Developments

• New Partnerships:

• With Command Education: A partnership to enhance college admissions resources for students.

• Recent Programs and Initiatives:

• Innovation Academy @Work: Focuses on leadership development for corporate partners.

• EmPower Hour: A new mentorship program connecting young women with professionals.

• Notable Events:

• Leadership Forums and Annual Trailblazer Gala: Engaging C-suite leaders and the public to discuss and address women's advancement challenges in business.

• In IGNITE! Venture Competitions: Young women are regularly celebrated for their innovative entrepreneurial ideas.

• Outreach and Impact:

• Annual increase in the number of young women impacted by GWI programs, surpassing 18,000.

• Continuous engagement in discussions and workshops addressing global female representation in leadership.

Recent Partnerships and Collaborations

• Maryland’s Largest School District: Implementing entrepreneurship programs to impact young women directly.

In summary, Girls With Impact is focused on empowering the next generation of women leaders by providing unique educational programs and partnerships geared towards enhancing their business acumen and leadership qualities. The organization continually adapts and expands its reach by introducing innovative programs and establishing strategic partnerships aimed at dismantling professional barriers for young women across the globe.