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 both of 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
deliver experiences that help participants navigate barriers to success. Our programs
are always free to ensure accessibility for all participants.
Learn more about our Girls Ed Program and the topics and support provided for
community girls in our Agency Overview.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
Other Services
Girls Inc. provides individual support to our service group members who need
information, advice, follow-up support or community referral. We also provide crisis
support for those who continue to experience trauma and economic crisis after the
COVID-19 Pandemic. For more information on these support options, please call our
office at (613) 542-9202.