Programs & Activities
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Leadership Development
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Career Development
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Education 〰️ Mentorship 〰️ Leadership Development 〰️ Career Development 〰️
Program Overview
SIS Circles is a programming initiative aimed at empowering Black and Brown girls through education, mentorship, and community building.
The program provides a safe space for our girls to explore their identities, build confidence, and develop essential skills to help them succeed.
Here's an overview of the program:
Education
SIS Circles provides its participants with a range of educational opportunities. This includes self-esteem, communication skills, financial literacy, and career development workshops. The program also offers academic support through tutoring and access to educational resources.
Mentorship
SIS Circles pairs each participant with a mentor who will serve as a role model, advisor, and friend. Mentors are selected based on their expertise in a relevant field or personal experiences and are trained to provide guidance and support to their mentees.
Leadership Development
SIS Circles aims to develop the leadership skills of its participants. Through workshops, training sessions, and other activities, the program teaches girls how to communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and take initiative. Participants are encouraged to become leaders in their communities and to advocate for themselves and others.
Overall, SIS Circles is designed to provide black girls with the tools and resources they need to succeed in life. By fostering a sense of community, providing mentorship and education, and developing leadership skills, the program empowers its participants to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in their communities.
Career Development
Our bi-annual leadership and career conference brings together professional women, college students, and teen girls for an inspiring day of mentorship, real experience sharing, and fellowship focused on resiliency and college/career exploration. Each year, SIS Circles organizes the Passport to Profession Conferences to provide Black teen girls with meaningful interactions with inspiring mentors. With the support of our generous partners like Goldman Sachs and Saks 5th Avenue, participants learn about internships and opportunities to work in various corporations.
Applications for Life
We incorporate the four pillars of SIS Circles that will support our students in job readiness and placement. Students are introduced to exploring STEAM and using their creative talents as they explore technology in the workspace. They will take courses and earn a professional certificate in a courses STEAM course that will lead them to career opportunities in the field of their choice. Each student will participate in the WEE program and attend the Passport to Professions bi-annual conference, where they will learn and prepare for career and job opportunities.
Other Programming:
SIS Circles fosters a sense of community among its participants by organizing social events, community service projects, and other activities. The program also provides opportunities for participants to connect with other Black, and Brown girls and women who share similar experiences and aspirations.
1. Reproductive Justice Health Program
2. Healthy Heart App
3. Celebration of Womanhood
The Be Bold Workshop
SIS Circles’ Be Bold Workshop is 16-week social emotional learning program series. It’s purpose is to provide a safe space for teen girls to hone their authentic voice, cultivate healthy relationships with professional women, and develop a plan for life beyond high school.
The program’s curriculum is based on SIS’ 4 core values: Resilience, Health-Conscious Thinking, College Readiness, and Career-Focused.
Be Bold is hosted in local Metropolitan Atlanta public schools.
Fall
Week(s) 1-4: Resilience
Week(s) 5-8: Health Conscious Thinking
Spring
Week(s) 9-12: College Readiness
Week(s) 13-16: Career Focused
Passport to Professions
The Passport to Professions bi-annual Leadership and Career Development Program for girls is a great initiative to support young women in exploring their career options and developing their professional skills. The program provides opportunities for girls to connect with mentors who are established professionals in various fields, including science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM).
The SIS Circles Passport to Professions Leadership and Career Conference series provides an inspiring day of intergenerational mentorship that exposes our black teen girls in Atlanta to opportunities in the skilled trades, here are some key features......
Key Features:
Teen girls mentored by professional women from diverse careers
Intergenerational Mentorship Panel
Interactive Workshops on Skilled Trades, High-Demand Careers, Resiliency, Healthy Lifestyles, and College Access
Keynote Address from Atlanta’s top female executives of color
Overall, the Passport to Professions annual mentorship program for girls is a great initiative that can positively impact young women's lives by providing them with valuable guidance and support as they navigate their academic and professional journeys.
WEE (Women Encouraging Excellence) Program
Intergenerational Circle of Mentors
We introduce our girls to an inter-generational circle of women who range from college students to professional women and retirees in various industries, including traditional and nontraditional careers, whose mission is to provide inspiration and support. WEE provides participants with…
● The ability to envision possibilities by seeing successful women who “look like” them
● Benefits and rewards to all generations, including the older adults and mentors who share in the experiences as they impart wisdom
● Improves participants’ educational focus through positive, impactful experiences that contribute to successful high school and college graduation rates
● Learning skills around conflict resolution and resiliency
● Learning to model healthy lifestyles and relationships
● Helping to build positive racial and ethnic identity through experiential learning
