Young Women's Design and Building Institute

The Young Women's Design and Building Institute is a week-long summer program at Girls Garage, a nonprofit design and construction school in Berkeley, California, for girls and gender-expansive youth in 9th through 12th grade. Students build vocational skills from carpentry and welding to applied math, screen printing and architectural drafting. Two cohorts of 16 students are admitted by application, at no cost to participants.

Offered by Girls Garage. Summer Program for high school students in Berkeley, California, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Trades, Engineering, Arts

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Berkeley, California.
Cost: Free to take part.
Dates: No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about Young Women's Design and Building Institute

When is the Young Women's Design and Building Institute deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Young Women's Design and Building Institute free?

Yes. Young Women's Design and Building Institute is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Young Women's Design and Building Institute?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Berkeley, California. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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