About Us

Welcome to the Shattered Glass Ceiling Girls!

Who?

We are a diverse group of women committed to helping young girls (13-18) on their education and career paths.

We believe that every woman's story is valuable, and if we teach our youth what we've learned along the way, we can help them to choose their futures more strategically and confidently.

We believe that every girl deserves a good education and support along the way, regardless of race, color, financial status, or location.

We believe in community. We believe in equality. We believe in empowerment. Above all, we believe in ourselves!

Why?

• As high school students, girls are being asked what they want to pursue in college. How can they make a real decision when they aren't aware of ALL the jobs available to them? How can they choose if they don't understand what these jobs entail? Career options are very general, but if they had a specific role/title they were after, they could make adjustments (as advised by a mentor that already chased that dream) to achieve that position on a smoother, faster track.

• We lack a platform where we can share our in-depth education & career experiences with each other (We're just not talking to each other enough on a professional and competitive level!).

• For many, direct access to a professional mentor is limited.

• Most professional fields are male dominated, but there ARE woman who have held competitive jobs in these fields. There are trailblazers who have already proven that women are successful in these positions. Many attainable jobs will be overlooked because we're just not familiar with a woman in these roles. This results in missed financial & career opportunities.

• Women are underrepresented in professional leadership positions. We hope that our mentorship program will encourage our youth to pursue higher positions with better pay.

• Strategic planning is more effective. We have enough knowledge and experiences to share now!

What?

Online Mentorship: 1:8

Objective: Educate our students on all the jobs that are available to them.

While sharing their stories, our mentors will also cover the following topics:

• Favorite subject in High School

• Likes and Dislikes about High School

• Coping with the pressures of High School

• Scholarships or Financial Aid during College

• Colleges attended: Why they chose that college/degree and whether their degree is relevant to their current job. (So many people end up with degrees that have nothing to do with their current job. Could they have studied something else that would have benefited them now? Was their school the right school for them?)

• Jobs that helped them get through college, jobs after college, and how they got those jobs

• Current Job Description: Tasks, likes, dislikes, real insight on what they actually do during the day.

  • Do they enjoy their job?

  • Do they feel like they are compensated fairly?

  • Do they enjoy their companies culture?

  • What types of personality & qualities would do best in their position?

  • Are there professional growth opportunities in their position? If so, what are they currently working towards?

• Things they learned along the way.

  • Would they have done anything different if they could go back in time? (Different degree, different career path, internships, missed opportunities, etc.)

• Most challenging times they've experienced and how they overcame these challenges

• Current challenges and how they work through them (Kids/dependents, health issues, financial challenges, roadblocks, responsibilities)

• Current Mental Health practices (Reading, physical activity, music, meditation, support groups, etc.)

Strong Minds Discussions

Objective: Identify a social challenge and discuss possible solutions.

We want to hear our students' voices!

• Each week, the SGCG Group will identify one social challenge that women and young girls face every day.

• Rather than listening to a speaker, the students will be asked to share their thoughts and feelings towards the subject and come up with a solution.

• We encourage questioning the social standard, and we encourage problem-solving.

• We encourage students to participate even if they don't see the topic as a challenge.

• Every opinion counts.