
ABOUT PROJECT GROW
– Gloria Combs, Class of 2016
HISTORY OF PROJECT GROW
Project Grow started as a unique partnership between the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation and Strada Education Network (formerly USA Funds) to encourage educational success and teach the how-tos of building strategic relationships and honing leadership skills. The curriculum has been adapted to help participants create their mentoring plan and build leadership skills through personal development opportunities and partnerships with qualified mentors nationwide. The end result of these efforts is a group of women who persist to graduation, successfully transition to the workforce, and grow both personally and professionally.
2014
Program Launch
Institutional Partner
Programming
2016
15 Graduates
Marian University
Ivy Tech CC
Four Core Modules
One Hour/Month Mentorship
2017
45 Graduates
Marian University
Ivy Tech CC
University of Indianapolis
Financial Literacy
Resume Building
Confidence Building
2018
91 Graduates
Ivy Tech CC
Indiana University
IUPUI
Bay Path University
Stress Management
Etiquette Luncheon
Interview Process
Dress for Success
2019
250 Graduates
Ivy Tech CC Statewide
Indiana University
IUPUI
Bay Path University
StrengthsFinder
Social Activities
STEM Focus
2020
350 Graduates
Ivy Tech CC Statewide
IUPUI
Bay Path University
Purdue University
National Virtual Model
Alumni Association
Career Fair
Semester-Long
2014
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Program Launch
15 Graduates
45 Graduates
91 Graduates
250 Graduates
350 Graduates
Institutional Partner
Marian University
Ivy Tech CC
Marian University
Ivy Tech CC
University of Indianapolis
Ivy Tech CC
Indiana University
IUPUI
Bay Path University
Ivy Tech CC Statewide
Indiana University
IUPUI
Bay Path University
Ivy Tech CC Statewide
IUPUI
Bay Path University
Purdue University
Programming
Four Core Modules
One Hour/Month Mentorship
Financial Literacy
Resume Building
Confidence Building
Stress Management
Etiquette Luncheon
Interview Process
Dress for Success
StrengthsFinder
Social Activities
STEM Focus
National Virtual Model
Alumni Association
Career Fair
Semester-Long
See and hear how Project Grow has positively affected these program graduates:

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
The Pass the Torch for Women Foundation’s formal mentorship program enables Project Grow participants to gain access to professional mentors for one-hour per month, either by phone or video conferencing. In order to request a formal mentoring relationship, participants must receive their “Module Badge” by completing all four core modules.
PROGRAM MODULES
“Building Blocks of Project Grow”
“Successfully Navigating Your Career Path”
“Harvesting Authentic Confidence and Grit”
“Grow Your Network and Expand Your Career”
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HOW HAS THE PROJECT GROW PROGRAM IMPACTED THEM?








