Step Up on Campus is a 12-week program hosted on a high school campus that offers specialized career exploration programming for teen girls. This curriculum, developed by Step Up, uses a social-emotional learning lens to help girls explore career interests, gain exposure to various industries, and build a career path.

Power Talks are flash mentoring sessions that pair young adults with experienced mentors for focused, multigenerational mentoring. Powered by Kérastase, Power Talks is an initiative addressing the confidence gap between men and women. This collaborative effort focuses on nurturing confidence, leveraging social capital, and bridging key barriers.

“Step Up gives teens the opportunity to exercise the skills they already have as well as explore new ones. I wanted to be part of an organization that emphasizes the power of women and those who identify with girlhood and have found that with Step Up. It is an inclusive, empowering environment for mentors and teens.” -Geia Wilkinson, Alliance ESAT, Los Angeles

“Step Up provides our teens with a space where they feel heard and have the opportunity to gain insights into real-world experiences. They also provide them with the tools to understand the power of their voices empower them to own the spaces they inhabit.” -Horlenes Flores, Alliance Tajima, Los Angeles

“Step Up is designed to empower our girls to voice their dreams and aspirations and have a safe space to be their authentic selves. Through this program, we can impact our communities and empower our future leaders through mentorship, career exploration, and networking.” -Ana Belmonte, Uplift Luna, Dallas

“Step Up Power Talks has become a part of our Life After City Year professional development training to empower our young leaders. These sessions provide a unique opportunity for our AmeriCorps Members to grow personally and professionally. They are able to reflect on their journeys, learn from esteemed community leaders, and gain invaluable insights into building self-confidence and achieving personal goals.” -LaCael Palmer Pratt, City Year, Chicago

"Step Up’s mission of uplifting and mentoring women immediately resonated with our entire organization. With the help of the Step Up team, we’ve been able to create events in which young women learn new skills, share inspiring stories and empower each other to reach their fullest potential. I’m excited to see what SWB’s partnership with Step Up holds in the future!" -Yuri You, Society of Women in Business, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign