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Here you can find the different ways to get involved with our work.

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Become a Girl Security Mentee

Thank you for your interest in Girl Security’s Mentorship Program! Girl Security works with mentees 14-26 years of age from around the United States and its territories. We seek to pair dedicated women and gender minority national security mentors from all sectors, all levels of experience, and from all around the country with mentees who share a professional interest, identity, and/or set of experiences.
Applications for the Winter 2024 Season will open on October 29, 2023, and will close on November 12, 2023. Follow us on social media and sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know when applications open. Also, check out the Mentee FAQs in the black box below (and sign up for one of the upcoming information sessions) to learn more about the application process and the program. We want you to feel informed, inspired, and empowered to participate as a mentee. Understanding what is entailed in the process is essential.

Mentee FAQs

Important Upcoming Dates

Eligibility Criteria

Girl Security mentees…

…identify as a girl, woman, or gender minority.

…are based in the United States or its territories.

…are interested in a career in the national security field.

…are willing and able to commit to regular conversations with their assigned mentor(s).

…support the Girl Security mission and agree to abide by the Girl Security Code of Conduct.

October 30, 2023 Information Session
November 6, 2023 Information Session
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Sign Up to Mentor

Thank you for your interest in Girl Security’s Mentorship Program! Girl Security works with mentees 14-26 years of age from around the United States and its territories. We seek to pair dedicated women and gender minority national security mentors from all sectors, all levels of experience, and from all around the country with mentees who share a professional interest, identity, and/or set of experiences. 
 
Applications for the calendar year 2024 seasons will open on September 17, 2023 and will close on October 1, 2023. Follow us on social media and sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know when applications open.  Also, check out the Mentor FAQs in the black box below (and sign up for one of the upcoming information sessions) to learn more about the application process and the program. We want you to feel informed, inspired, and empowered to participate as a mentor. Understanding what is entailed in the process is essential.

Mentor FAQs
Mentor Application

Important Upcoming Dates

Eligibility Criteria

Girl Security mentors…
…identify as a woman or gender minority.
…are based in the United States or its territories.
…have experience in the national security field.
…are willing and able to commit to regular conversations with their assigned mentee(s).
…support the Girl Security mission and agree to abide by the Girl Security Code of Conduct.

September 18, 2023 Information Session
September 25, 2023 Information Session
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Apply to the Workforce Training Program

Thank you for your interest in Girl Security’s Workforce Training Program! The application process for Fall 2023 is closed. Follow us on social media and sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know when applications open for the 2024 cohort.

Learn more about the Workforce Training Program

Workforce Training Program FAQs
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Become a Partner

Corporate and industry partners are crucial to our mission to build a representative national security workforce.  Become a corporate partner or connect us with your employer.

Partner With Us
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Become a Community Advocate

Help us connect with your community. Share a good word. Sign up for our newsletter and tell us about how we can reach girls and women in your town, county, city, school, or organization.

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