GirlConnect

GirlConnect is a Dell Powering the Possible recipient in the United States.

Dell Powering the Possible focuses on four areas of giving including learning, pediatric cancer research, disaster relief and social entrepreneurship. Dell Powering the Possible is designed to give others the power to do more through a combination of Dell donated technology and solutions, resources and know-how. In communities around the world, Dell is helping youth discover new possibilities by closing the gap for learning. GirlConnect is proud to have been selected a recipient.

By placing state-of-the-art Dell technology into undeserved communities and working with global non-profit organizations to teach technology skills, Powering the Possible helps young people discover new possibilities and change their lives.

Program Structure

GirlConnect programs are offered during school, afterschool or on weekends, depending on your availability and need.

Choose one -

• One full 3-hour GirlConnect workshop (*recommended)
• Two 1 ½ hour GirlConnect sessions (same group of girls both times)
• One condensed 1 ½ hour GirlConnect session (limited activities but still fun!)

 Other things to note:

• While we can accommodate groups of 6 - 24 girls, the ideal number of girls per group is workshop is 12-16.
• Workshops can be tailored for each grade, 4^th – 8^th.  Please let us know which grade level you are interested in.
• We will provide laptops for the girls to use.
• The workshop is contingent on the fact that we will be able to access the internet from your location.  We will provide our own internet via mobile hotspot but service is not guaranteed in all areas. In order to ensure that girls can participate in all the activities, we can test our connection at your location.
• We ask that all participants bring a signed permission form to participate in GirlConnect. This form will be provided in advance of the workshop.

Questions and/or to schedule a workshop, please contact Marisa Ievans, marisa@genaustin.org, (512) 841-4036

Michele Glaze, the Director of Dell Giving North America said, “Teaching 21st century skills and increasing access to technology is fundamental to the development of critical skills for children in Austin so that they can reach their full potential. Powering the Possible is designed to change the way youth today learn and access information. Our commitment is to provide the technology and know-how to help the next generation become successful in their local communities and the global workforce and we are proud to partner with GENaustin.”

To learn more about Dell’s giving program visit: www.dell.com/giving