Learn. Build. Get Ahead.
With our Virtual Accelerator, high school girls build practical skills in marketing, business, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy – all from wherever they are.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
FOR OUR FALL SESSION:
October 13 – December 2, 2026
What is the
Virtual Accelerator?
The Next Girl Up Virtual Accelerator is an 8-week online program that brings students together for live, interactive learning once a week. Students learn how to market an idea, build a business, understand their finances, and develop skills that will help them stand out in school, college, and their future careers.
Our next Virtual Accelerator runs from October 13 – December 2, 2026. To accommodate busy schedules, sessions are offered two nights per week.
- Tuesdays, 6:30 PM ET
- Wednesdays, 7:30 PM ET
Designed for high school girls in grades 9-12
8 weeks, 1 hour per week
Live, instructor-led sessions
Eligibility
+ Requirements
No prior experience is needed to participate! Students must:
- Be a current 9th-12th grade girl or non-binary student
- Have access to a computer and reliable Wi-Fi
- Bring a willingness to learn and participate
To receive your Certificate of Completion, students must:
- Attend at least 7 of the 8 live weekly sessions
- Attend week 8 to present their final project
2026 Fall Session Dates:
Week 1: Tue, Oct 13 or Wed, Oct 14
Week 2: Tue, Oct 20 or Wed, Oct 21
Week 3: Tue, Oct 27 or Wed, Oct 28
Week 4: Tue, Nov 3 or Wed, Nov 4
Week 5: Tue, Nov 10 or Wed, Nov 11
Week 6: Tue, Nov 17 or Wed, Nov 18
Week 7: Tue, Nov 24 (only option due to the holiday)
Week 8: Tue, Dec 1 (only option so final presentations can be shared with all)
2026 Fall
Dates to Know
Registration
Deadline
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Program
Begins
Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Program
Ends
Wed, Dec 2, 2026
The
Curriculum
Marketing
Branding
Advertising
Social Media
Financial Literacy
Business Ideation
Pricing and Selling
Go-To-Market Plan
Program
Costs
At Next Girl Up, we believe that cost should never be a barrier to opportunity. We invite families to contribute at a level that works for their financial situation. No matter which option you choose, your student will receive the exact same experience. What matters most is that she’s in the room.
Supporter
Rate
$150
Covers your student’s full experience and helps sponsor another girl to attend at no cost. This is a meaningful way to pay it forward and expand access. 50% of your payment will be tax-deductible.
Standard
Rate
$75
Covers the direct costs of the 2-day program, including breakfast, lunch, the welcome kit, and all workshop materials.
Reduced
Rate
$35
A subsidized option for families who would like to contribute but may not be able to cover the full cost.
Sponsored
Rate
$0
Available for families who would benefit from full sponsorship. Every girl is welcome here, regardless of ability to pay. To request a full scholarship, please email erica@nextgirlup.org.
Program
Costs
At Next Girl Up, we believe that cost should never be a barrier to opportunity. We invite families to contribute at a level that works for their financial situation. No matter which option you choose, your student will receive the exact same experience. What matters most is that she’s in the room.
Supporter Rate – $150
Covers your student’s full experience and helps sponsor another girl to attend at no cost. This is a meaningful way to pay it forward and expand access. 50% of your payment will be tax-deductible.
Standard Rate – $75
Covers the direct costs of the 2-day program, including breakfast, lunch, the welcome kit, and all workshop materials.
Reduced Rate – $35
A subsidized option for families who would like to contribute but may not be able to cover the full cost.
Sponsored Rate – $0
Available for families who would benefit from full sponsorship. Every girl is welcome here, regardless of ability to pay. To request a full scholarship, please email erica@nextgirlup.org.
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 thank-you gift in the mail for those who complete the course
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.