Learn practical skills in money, career, marketing, and tech.
Four Saturdays. Four Topics. Learn something useful, meet new people, and leave with new skills.
REGISTER FOR OUR FALL SESSION:
- October 17 – November 14, 2026
- Branford Coworking, Branford, CT
Learn. Connect.
Create.
Spend your Saturdays learning something new. The Saturday Series is a four-part, in-person program designed for women of all ages who want to learn, connect, and build practical skills they can use in everyday life.
Each Saturday focuses on a different topic: money, career, marketing, or tech. Come for the topics that interest you most, or join us for all four.
Join us if you are:
In high school or college and thinking about what's next
Building your career and developing professional skills
Growing a business or side hustle
Interested in learning something new
Looking to connect, network, and grow your community
What Each Saturday
Looks Like
All sessions will be held at Branford Coworking, located at 119 Montowese St, Branford, CT.
TIME
TOPIC
DESCRIPTION
09:45 – 10:00 AM
WELCOME
Light breakfast + arrival
10:00 – 11:00 AM
LEARN
Bring your laptop and get ready to jump right in! This is a hands-on workshop so you can make real progress during the session.
11:00 – 12:00 PM
CONNECT
Hear from a female entrepreneur and join an open Q&A about her career, experiences, lessons learned, and everything in between.
12:00 – 1:00 PM
CREATE
Wrap up the day over lunch with a fun, hands-on activity. Think flower bars, custom tote bags, candle making, and more!
What Each Saturday
Looks Like
All sessions will be held at Branford Coworking, located at 119 Montowese St, Branford, CT.
09:45 AM – 10:00 AM | WELCOME
Light breakfast + arrival
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | LEARN
Bring your laptop and get ready to jump right in! We’ll work through a hands-on workshop so you can make real progress during the session.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | CONNECT
Hear from a female entrepreneur and join an open Q&A about her career, experiences, lessons learned, and everything in between.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | CREATE
Wrap up the day over lunch with a fun, hands-on activity. Think flower bars, custom tote bags, candle making, and more!
Dates & Topics
Join us for one Saturday or experience the full four-part series – whatever works for you.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
MONEY: Get Your Finances in Order
Get a clear picture of your money and build a simple plan for what to do with it. Using guided worksheets, you’ll identify the money coming in, see where it’s going, explore ways to save and invest, and define your financial goals. No fluff or jargon. You’ll then create your own money plan and leave with tangible next steps you can start taking action on right away.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
CAREER: Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile
Build a LinkedIn profile that clearly showcases who you are, what you’ve done, and where you want to go. We’ll work through your profile section by section, from your headline and About section to your experience, education, skills, and more. Whether you’re starting from scratch or improving an existing profile, you’ll make updates in real time and leave with a stronger, more complete LinkedIn presence.
Saturday, October 31, 2026
MARKETING: Build An Instagram Strategy
Learn how to use Instagram with a clear purpose and a plan. We’ll walk through the elements of a strong profile, the different ways to share content, and how each can support your goals. You’ll define what you want to get out of Instagram and build a strategy to grow your audience, strengthen your community, promote a business, and drive product sales.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
TECH: Making AI Work For You
Learn how to use AI as a practical tool to save time, solve problems, generate ideas, and get more done. We’ll explore different AI tools, practice using them together, and show you how to get better results from what you’re already using. You’ll also leave with hundreds of real-world examples and prompts you can use for work, school, business, everyday tasks, and more.
Program
Costs
If you would like to attend and need help with the cost, please email erica@nextgirlup.org. Financial assistance is available. 🫶
Student Rate (Ages 16-24)
- Single Session: $35
- Four Sessions: $120 (15% savings!)
Standard Rate (Ages 25+)
- Single Session: $45
- Four Sessions: $150 (15% savings!)