Girl Scouts can explore careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) at these upcoming GCNWI Programs, with presenting sponsors RSM, INTREN, Motorola Solutions, and PepsiCo!
My Dream Life – Presented with RSM
Saturday, November 10
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Grades K – 3);
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Grades 4 – 8)
GCNWI Friendship Center, Country Club Hills, IL
Ages: Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies (Grades K – 3); Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes (Grades 4 – 8)
New reduced registration price! Girl Registration $8 | First-year Troops, Girls: $5 | Adult Registration $5
Do you wish you could be an adult just for ONE DAY? Then you should attend My Dream Life!
At this fun, interactive adventure, Girl Scout Daisies through Cadettes (Grades K – 8) will get to try out different careers, then gain experience at earning, saving, and spending “money” all in the Dream Life world we create!
You will get to:
- Open a bank account to keep your money safe;
- Interact with real-life professionals while you determine your dream job;
- Earn a paycheck and plan how you spend your money;
- Then relax with a well-earned vacation!
Plus you’ll receive a fun patch and other fun swag! This signature program is presented by the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana and RSM, a global financial firm.
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INTREN STEAM Career Exploration Day in Energy
Monday, November 12 (Veterans Day Observed)
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
INTREN Offices, Franklin Park, IL
Ages: Juniors and Cadettes (Grades 4-8)
Girl Registration $5 | Adult Registration Free
The energy industry is a fast-growing field, and women are joining the ranks more and more! Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes (Grades 4-8) are invited to join GCNWI for a Career Exploration Day with INTREN, a leader in design and construction to support the electricity and gas industries.
At this event, you’ll learn how Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) play a role in energy careers. Plus, you will:
- Meet women who are changing the energy industry and taking the lead;
- Get hands-on experience building your own electrical circuit;
- Get up close and personal with the technology that goes into construction equipment;
- Learn about the varied careers available in the field, like Human Resources and Marketing;
- Plus receive a fun patch!
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The Faces of Bravery with Motorola Solutions: Women in Public Safety Career Exploration Day
Monday, November 12 (Veterans Day Observed)
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Motorola Innovation Center, Chicago, IL
Ages: Cadettes and Juniors (Grades 4 – 8)
Girl Registration $5 | Adult Registration Free
Have you ever wanted to learn more about what it takes to be a female firefighter, police officer, or emergency responder? Girl Scout Cadettes and Juniors (Grades 4 – 8) are invited to join GSGCNWI for a Public Safety Career Exploration Day: The Faces of Bravery with Motorola Solutions.
Motorola Solutions provides critical services, software, and technology for the women and men in the public safety sector who keep our communities safe.
At this event, you will meet female firefighters, police officers, and emergency responders, and learn first-hand knowledge about each of these careers through fun, interactive activities! Plus, you’ll receive a fun patch!
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Just How Does a Company Create a New Product? Career Exploration Day at PepsiCo
Monday, November 12 (Veterans Day Observed)
8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
PepsiCo Research and Development Center, Barrington, IL
Ages: Cadettes (Grades 6-8)
Girl Registration $5 | Adult Registration Free
Pop Quiz Time!
QUESTION: What do Pepsi, Lay’s Potato Chips, Cap’n Crunch, Gatorade, Doritos, and Cheetos have in common?
ANSWER: They’re all developed by PepsiCo using Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM)!
Girl Scout Cadettes (Grades 6-8) are invited to join GSGCNWI at PepsiCo’s Research and Development Center for a Career Exploration Day! You’ll see first-hand how education in STEAM can lead to a variety of careers.
During this day you’ll get to meet the PepsiCo product developers themselves and learn all the steps it takes for a company to develop many of the tasty foods found at your local supermarket. Then you’ll even get to create your own new product!