GHRO Your Future
GHRO Your Future serves middle and high school age girls (ages 12-18). We equip these young ladies of influence with the social-emotional support, workforce readiness, and leadership development they need to overcome social, economic and gender barriers.
GHRO program models include out Community Cohort, Afterschool Wednesdays, and School Based workshops.
Community Cohort
In our community based cohort, participants attend bi-monthly Saturday workshops from September - April that cover...
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Career Exploration
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High School & Workforce Readiness
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Confidence Building
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STEAM Exploration
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Personal Goal-Setting & Leadership Development
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Mental & Physical Wellness
Through these activities, girls' school-based education is reinforced and they're empowered to set and achieve their goals, successfully transition from high school to higher education and the workforce, and lay the foundations for happy, healthy futures.
The Community Cohort also includes a mentorship component to provide social-emotional support, goal-setting guidance, academic support, and more!
Afterschool Wednesdays
Afterschool Wednesdays gives girls in Columbus the opportunity to become peer leaders, receive tutoring support, and experience dedicated studying and mentorship sessions at the Femergy® Center. Students do not have to be enrolled in the community cohort to participate in Afterschool Wednesdays.
We recommend this program model for students who need support, but aren't able to commit to the community cohort's schedule. Through this model, students receive dedicated academic assistance and build their confidence.
Please fill out the intake form to get started. You will receive a weekly text message confirming your student's attendance.
Questions? Contact us at info@femergy.org
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School-Based Programming
Looking to bring GHRO programming directly to your students? Femergy® can host one-off workshops, lunch & learn sessions, or development series directly in your school. To learn more about bringing GHRO directly to your school, please contact us at info@femergy.org.
How to Get Involved
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Read through the program overview with your participant and decide what program model is the right fit.
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Register your participant for GHRO Your Future programming.
On the registration form, we'll learn more about your participant and what makes her unique! We'll also prepare you for what's to come.
Our Community Cohort applications are closed for the
2025-2026 cycle. Applications for the 2026-2027 cycle will open in
August 2026.
Please consider joining us for Afterschool Wednesdays until then!
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Attend your program!
If your participant registers for our community cohort, you'll attend an orientation to prepare you for the incredible eight months of programming ahead of you!
At Afterschool Wednesdays, your student will get started right away!
GHRO Your Future: The Excel Expo
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Event Details
Pre-Registration Required by 3/6
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Date: March 21st, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Encova Insurance
The Femergy® GHRO Your Future Excel Expo, presented by Encova, is a dynamic, purpose-driven experience designed to connect emerging talent with forward-thinking partners across Columbus. More than a traditional career fair, this immersive day centers leadership development, workforce readiness, and meaningful relationship-building—creating a pipeline of prepared, confident, and motivated candidates for today’s workforce.
Partners are invited to engage directly with participants through hands-on learning, real-time skill development, and authentic conversations about career pathways, workplace culture, and opportunity. Together, we are shaping the future workforce by investing in people, potential, and access.
What Participants Will Experience:
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Direct access to corporate partners representing diverse industries and career pathways in Central Ohio
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Mock interviews with professionals offering real-time feedback and coaching
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Financial literacy workshop focused on budgeting, credit, and long-term financial wellness
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Leadership keynote centered on confidence, career navigation, and professional growth
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Networking opportunities with employers, mentors, and community leaders
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Workforce readiness tools to support career exploration, job placement, and advancement
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Professional Headshots
Partner - Host a free table at the event to directly engage with girls in Central Ohio through hands-on learning, real-time skill development, and authentic conversations about career pathways, educational journeys, and upcoming opportunities.
Volunteer - Work alongside Femergy® Staff to support event logistics like set-up, parking direction, supporting activity transitions, tear-down, and more! Morning and afternoon shifts are available.
🌟Attend – Middle and high school girls across Central Ohio are invited to register and join us for career exploration, headshots, mock interviews, financial literacy workshops, and more!
Thank you to our 2025-2026 partners!
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Executive Allies
EmpowHER Partners
Change Agents
The Marian
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Community Advocates
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