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Primary and Secondary EducationCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Girls Garage is a nonprofit primary and secondary education program operating a dedicated workspace for girls and gender-expansive youth aged 9–18. Based in Berkeley, California, the organization provides free or low-cost after-school and summer pathways in carpentry, welding, architecture, engineering, and activist art, pairing technical skill-building with college and career guidance and leadership development. Its approach combines hands-on building projects with 1:1 advising and workshops to help participants develop confidence and communication skills while navigating intersectional challenges. Since its founding in 2013, the program has served a diverse cohort, with many participants staying for multiple years and contributing to community-oriented projects such as shelter furniture, a greenhouse, and a fruit stand for refugee-serving organizations. The organization emphasizes a safe, inclusive space and operates with staff who guide girls through real-world building work that contributes to the local community.