Learn something useful, meet new people, and leave with new skills.
REGISTER FOR OUR FALL SESSION:
- Oct 31, 2026: Build An Instagram Strategy
- Nov 14, 2026: Making AI Work For You
- Branford Coworking, Branford, CT
Learn. Connect.
Create.
Spend your Saturdays learning something new. The Saturday Series is 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. Come for the topics that interest you most, or join us for both.
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 both – whatever works for you.
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
Adult Rate (Ages 25+)
- Single Session: $45