Applications for the 2021 – 2022 program year are closed. Complete our Inquiry Form to be notified when enrollment for the 2022 – 2023 program year opens.
For questions, please email mentee@girlswritenow.org.
Writing Works is Girls Write Now’s college and career readiness program matching young women and gender expansive individuals with professionals across industries for a one-to-one mentoring relationship of a lifetime. Mentees receive support with college and scholarship essays, internship and job applications, and professional writing across a broad range of fields, including networking and behind-the-scenes experiences with Penguin Random House, HBO/Warner, the Royal Bank of Canada, Forbes, and many more. Mentees graduate with a tool kit of materials to aid in their college and/or career journeys.
We welcome all candidates who are girls, women, or gender expansive.
You could be a Writing Works mentee if you are:
- A young woman or gender expansive individual in high school, college, recent college graduate, graduate school student, or somewhere in between, including planned and unplanned gap years and leaves of absence.
- Interested in having a mentor by your side as you navigate your college and/or career trajectory.
- Residing in the United States and able to attend virtual workshops that take place on East Standard Time.
What you’ll get as a Writing Works Mentee:
- A one-to-one mentoring relationship of your lifetime with a professional.
- Participate in individual workshops and special events in which you will learn key college and/or career skills and learn from a wide range of professionals who use writing in their jobs every day.
- Brainstorm and craft your college & scholarship essays, cover letter, resume, and more with feedback from professionals.
- Graduate with a package of materials to aid in your college & career journey
- Get a behind-the-scenes look, and learn the kinds of writing needed at companies across industries, from publishing to entertainment to finance, and beyond.
- Have access to exclusive opportunities, including internships, jobs, and one-of-a-kind performances and events.
- Be part of a devoted and caring community that wants to see you succeed and gives you the necessary tools to do so!
Writing Works mentee program requirements:
Attendance Requirements:
- Periodic trainings & check-ins with Girls Write Now staff
- Monthly Wednesday college & career workshops
- Monthly one-to-one mentor/mentee pair sessions
- Additional OPTIONAL events (such as Wednesday Writing Works workshops, Thursday Community Chats, Friday Night Salons and other offerings and services)
Submission Requirements:
- Periodic forms/surveys and communication with staff on Slack
- Submission Requirement #1: One college or career piece
- Submission Requirement #2: One industry inspired piece
- Additional OPTIONAL submissions (e.g. Scholastic in early Nov, LinkedIn profile, scholarship essays, etc.)
Application process:
- Late Spring: Applications open
- May 31 & June 21: Application deadlines—applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we strongly encourage applicants to meet the May deadline.
- Mid-summer: Interviews on a rolling basis
- Late Summer: Acceptances announced
- September: Training activities
Applications for the 2021 – 2022 program year are closed. Complete our Inquiry Form to be notified when enrollment for the 2022 – 2023 program year opens.
Questions?
Email mentee@girlswritenow.org
It is Girls Write Now’s policy to provide equal opportunity to all volunteers regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, disability (including victims of domestic violence), age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or citizenship. This policy applies to all Girls Write Now activities including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion or any other characteristic protected by law.