Mentorship and career readiness for high school girls
The Girls That Can (TGTC) is a professional community for graduating high school girls in Ghana as they prepare to transition into tertiary education and adulthood. TGTC gives young high school graduates access to mentorship and career-readiness resources that help them gain practical skills, and explore future possibilities through guidance from professionals and mentors.What TGTC Is
TGTC is designed for girls who want more than academic success. It is for girls who want guidance, exposure, and real-world preparation as they begin thinking seriously about life after high school.
Through mentoring, workshops, and career exposure, TGTC creates a supportive space where girls can ask questions, build skills, and begin shaping their futures with greater clarity and confidence.
How It Works
1. Join the program Apply to become part of a TGTC cohort and begin the journey with an orientation and goal-setting session.
2. Learn from mentors and professionals
Engage in small-group mentoring, workshops, guest talks, and conversations with women and professionals from different fields.
3. Build real-world skills
Take part in sessions focused on communication skills, CV/resume creation and LinkedIn (and social media) development and maintenance, interviewing, self-advocacy, and future planning.
4. Explore possibilities
Gain exposure to different career paths through talks, panels, and virtual or in-person shadowing opportunities where available.
5. Leave with clarity and next steps
By the end of the program, girls leave with stronger confidence, practical tools, professional exposure, and a clearer sense of what they want to pursue next.
6. Get access to our community of mentors and alumni
Join a thriving community of like-minded people to continue your learning and preparation for your future.
A program designed to open doors
If you are a high school girl who wants to grow, gain confidence, and explore your future with support, The Girls That Can is for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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TGTC is open to high school girls who want to grow in confidence, build practical skills, and explore their future more intentionally.
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We launch applications two months before every cohort session begins. You can apply by completing the online application form on the website. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted with next steps.
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Participants take part in mentoring sessions, workshops, talks, panels, career exposure activities, and goal-setting check-ins designed to support personal growth and future planning.
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The program typically runs for 10–12 weeks, with touchpoints scheduled to fit around school demands.
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TGTC may be offered in person, virtually, or in a hybrid format, depending on the cohort and schedule.
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Parents, guardians, and schools may receive key information about the program structure, schedule, and expectations where appropriate.
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No. You do not need to have everything figured out before joining. TGTC is designed to help you explore your interests, ask questions, and gain clarity.
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No, the program is free for participants
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Participants should leave with greater confidence, practical career-readiness skills, stronger self-awareness, professional exposure, and clearer next steps.
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Yes. TGTC is designed to be open to high school girls from different schools.
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Yes. We welcome mentors, speakers, and partners who want to support girls through their time, expertise, and networks.
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