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.

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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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PREMIER SPONSORS

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




July 11, 2025
Future Leader: YEA! 2025 Graduate Mia Lane Joins NSLC at American University
May 22, 2025
Highlights from the 4th Annual Female Strong Golf Outing
March 21, 2025
Congratulations to the YEA! Chicago Class of 2025!
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