Where Girls Can See What They Can Be

Empowering Girls to Step into Business and Life

Female Strong

Female Strong ® is a non-profit organization driven by a community drawn together with a common purpose: to offer hands-on programs, mentorship, and experiences that build confidence in middle and high school girls, propelling them to become future leaders.

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About Female Strong

Female Strong is on a mission to help all girls realize that they can lead, they are smart, and they can pursue their dream job. Our programs are designed to build confidence in middle and high school aged girls, creating bold future leaders. With programs exclusive to girls, we provide a safe space for them to explore their passions in a nurturing and supportive environment.

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Empowering Girls to Step into BUSINESS & LIFE

The YEA! Chicago Entrepreneur Girls Program is focused on building skills and confidence for girls to thrive in business and life. Over the course of the six-month program, students learn how to select, research, vet, develop, and market a business. From idea generation to pitching their businesses for startup investment funds, this course is truly transformative. 

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Host a Female Strong Camp

Calling all Creative & curious Girls

Female Strong Camp is dedicated to nurturing confidence, curiosity, and creativity while igniting the spark of leadership in girls ages 8-12. If your company is interested in hosting a one-day Female Strong Camp focusing on STEM or any of our core themes, reach out to sarah@femalestrong.org.

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Upcoming Events

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Our impact is made possible through the generous support of our corporate sponsors who support Female Strong annually!




March 21, 2025
Congratulations to the YEA! Chicago Class of 2025!
February 27, 2025
Female Strong’s camp at Eisenhower High School, themed “Turn Your Passion into Action and Share it with the World!”, was a day of creativity, self-discovery, and empowerment. As our first-ever camp held at a high school during a school day—rather than a corporate location—it provided a unique opportunity to engage with a group of young girls who already had connections with one another. This familiar setting fostered deeper conversations and collaboration as participants explored the meaning of confidence, reflected on their strengths, and learned strategies to assert themselves in various situations. Through interactive discussions and role-playing exercises, they tackled real-world challenges, gaining valuable tools to navigate conflict with self-assurance and empathy. The camp also encouraged entrepreneurial thinking, as students worked together to develop innovative solutions to everyday problems. They brought their ideas to life by designing products and services, refining their concepts, and presenting them to their peers. The hands-on approach fostered collaboration, critical thinking, and a sense of ownership over their ideas. Beyond business and leadership skills, the day emphasized personal growth. Students created vision boards to represent their aspirations, mapping out their goals in a tangible and inspiring way. Through every activity, the camp provided a supportive space for young women to embrace their voices, step into leadership, and turn their passions into action. A heartfelt thank you to the dedicated volunteers, the Female Strong team, and board member Jen Tadin for their leadership and support throughout the day. We are also grateful to Eisenhower High School for hosting this inspiring event and for their commitment to empowering the next generation of female leaders.
February 11, 2025
We’re excited to share that Female Strong has been selected as a 2025 charity partner by both ARCO/Murray and Heidrick & Struggles . These collaborations will further support our efforts to equip young girls with the skills, confidence, and mentorship they need to thrive as future leaders.  ARCO/Murray will begin their partnership on March 6 with the WIC 2025 Women in Construction Celebration event , which will explore ways to support women in the construction and engineering industries. All proceeds from the event will benefit Female Strong. On July 30, they will host their third Female Strong Camp for girls aged 8 to 12. A consistent advocate for our mission, ARCO/Murray raised over $20,000 in 2023, significantly contributing to the expansion of our programming.
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