“It happened so slowly and I don’t think I realized it until I was deep in high school, but I truly learned how to be fearless through Girls Garage. That’s not to say that I would not be afraid of anything, but I learned how to act in spite of fear. I learned how to recognize fear, put it in its place, and not let it hold me back or define what I was doing. I think it was so important that it happened by doing because it’s something I apply to absolutely every aspect of my life.”

— Tori, class of 2023

“Girls Garage is very much a family. Not only do they see me as a friend and as someone they want around, but my skillset and knowledge as well as my creativity and the way that I think are so deeply valued in this space that it is worth asking me to come back constantly makes me really happy.”

— Nautica, class of 2022

“My desire to creatively and compassionately build a better world, a value that Girls Garage helped cultivate, is the throughline that gives me direction. Participating in Girls Garage helped me develop strong values at a young age, and now, as an Alumni Cohort Co-Coordinator, I have the opportunity to practice those values as a young professional. ”

— Charlene, class of 2020

“The alumni program is an amazing resource for professional networking, finding scholarship opportunities, learning new skills, enhancing existing skills, and overall is a safe welcoming space for our alumni. It provides an opportunity for entry-level alumni to meet seasoned industry professionals, and answer any questions that will arise. As a young woman in commercial construction, I am beyond thankful to have the GG alumni cohort as a resource. ”

— Erica, class of 2020