Smart Start Youth Employment Program
Smart Start is a life-changing program that helps women+ from 15 to 30 set and achieve education and employment goals and work towards financial self-sufficiency. Smart Start participants are paid a training allowance, earn wages, and receive dependent care, transportation and other supports to enable them to focus on their future.

BOLD FUTURES for Women
BOLD FUTURES is a life-changing program that helps women+ living disabilities increase economic participation and financial independence. The Girls Inc. staff team works directly with community employers to diversify workplaces and create inclusive and accessible work environments for employees with disabilities.

To find out more about these programs designed to increase the opportunities for financial independence, please click here for more detail and to apply.
Employers interested in hosting a Girls Inc. participant in their workplace can find out more by contacting:
Girls Ed Program
The Girls Ed program provides prevention and intervention based programs and delivers experiences that help participants navigate barriers to success. Our programs are always free to ensure accessibility for all participants.

To find out how you can host a Girls Ed group at your school or for a group of girls, please contact:

Justine Marchand, Chief Program Officer
justinemarchand@girlsinclimestone.ca
(613) 561-4487
BELLEVILLE AND AREA:
Jess Bryans, BOLD FUTURES Coordinator
jessbryans@girlsinclimestone.ca
(343) 261-1194
KINGSTON AND AREA:
Makayla Howard, BOLD FUTURES Coordinator
makaylahoward@girlsinclimestone.ca
(613) 929-4134
Other Services
Girls Inc. provides individual support services for program alumni and community members who need help, advice, follow-up support or community referral. For more information on these support options, please call our office at (613) 542-9202.
For more information, on our programs and services, view our Agency Overview and our most recent Annual Report.