Girl Talk, Inc.

Girls in 6th – 12th grade from all over the city of Knoxville can apply to receive one to one mentoring. Each girl is matched with a caring adult woman who will give her the support that she needs to get through life’s challenges and transitions.

Our 1:1 Mentors are there to give our girls hope, encouragement, love, support, and confidence. Our mentors meet with their girls once a month to go on mentoring outings that cultivates the relationship and provide girls with a safe space to just be in such a chaotic and demanding world.

The Girl Talk Life Prep Academy is an elite program of Girl Talk, Inc. in which juniors and seniors can apply to participate in a 10-month experience that is both transformational and preparatory for their future. Applicants who apply will have to fulfill certain application requirements and attend 2 rounds of interviews prior to being accepted into the program.

The program kicks off with a 3 day, 2 night retreat and will prepare 11th – 12th grade girls for college, career, and life, through consecutive monthly sessions, each semester. For High School Juniors, we will cover topics on College and Career exploration and preparation. For High School Seniors, we will cover topics on College LIFE Prep, Career LIFE Prep, and General LIFE Prep (transitioning into becoming an adult, becoming a financially stable adult, finding housing, etc.).

Juniors and Seniors who participate will also have the chance to apply to participate in an 8 week paid Summer Internship to further prepare them for the workforce. This internship process will also be competitive in nature. Girls will complete a rigorous application and interview process to be potentially selected for limited internship spots.