Build Real-World Skills This Summer.
On Your Schedule.
A self-paced virtual program for high school girls to explore marketing and entrepreneurship, on their own schedule. Finish the curriculum in a week or spread it out across the summer.
10 Modules
1 Hour Per Module
8 Weeks to Finish
2026 Program
Timeline
Registration
Deadline
Jun 21, 2026
Course Access
Begins
Jun 22, 2026
Course Must Be
Completed By
Aug 16, 2026
What the Program
Looks Like
This isn’t just watching videos online. Each of the 10 learning modules contains an instructor-led video lesson and an interactive case study to complete. By the end of the program, you’ll have built your own business plan.
All students have access to:
- A structured 10-part course
- Mentors and like-minded students
- Optional career panels and workshops
What You’ll
Walk Away With
A completed business plan
A new accomplishment for your resumé
Real-world knowledge in marketing & entrepreneurship
A certificate of completion
A welcome kit for those who register by June 7, 2026
A chance to share your business idea & practice pitching
Weekly Office Hours Make it More Than Just Online Learning
Even though the course is self-paced, you’ll still have opportunities to connect. Join our weekly office hours to:
- Ask questions and get support
- Share ideas and get feedback
- Connect with advisors and other students
These sessions are optional, but highly encouraged. They’re designed to give you real interaction and make sure you feel connected to the community you’re part of!
You must attend at least 2 of the 8 weekly office hours to earn your certification.
Eligibility
+ Requirements
Must complete the application by Jun 21, 2026.
Must be a rising 9th–12th-grade girl or non-binary student.
No prior experience needed; just a laptop and Wi-Fi access.
Must complete all 10 modules by Aug 16 and attend 2+ virtual office hours.
Hear from Parents
This marketing camp was very informative for my daughter, who hopes to open her own bakery one day! I can’t wait to see how she merges all her skills and develops her own professional network like all of the mentors!
– Nichole B.
I highly recommend Next Girl Up for any girl… my daughter learned so much and wouldn’t stop talking about it!
– Namakula E.
Our daughter LOVED this experience. At the end of every day, she was excited to talk about everything she learned and was bursting with excitement. We were impressed every day by the amount of knowledge she was able to discuss. Fantastic job!
– Heidi S.
A great experience for my daughter. This was her second time, and the staff was once again INCREDIBLE! Lots of memories and friends were made.
– Simone M.
“My daughter had a wonderful experience. She was able to work collaboratively in diverse groups, which I think is so important in this world. She hopes to attend again next summer.”
– Dawn T.
Hear from Students
My experience at Next Girl Up has prepared me for many courses I would encounter at college. The multiple programs and volunteer sessions influenced me to pursue a degree in business and set long-term goals, including, hopefully, opening my own business!
– Sarah H.
Next Girl Up equipped me with business-pitching skills and marketing terminology, and helped me secure my first internship. I attribute a great deal of my career development to my start at Next Girl Up. Thanks to this program, I have the confidence to actively mentor others and understand how essential it is for another person’s journey.
– Namyanzi E.
I still use what I learned to this day! I had started a small Etsy shop, but I had gotten almost no sales and didn’t know how to improve. After Next Girl Up, I rebranded and started selling something new, and now I have over 200 sales!
– Lilly G.