Unleash Girls' Strength At Girl Scouts

Thursday, March 1, 2018

vocal than ever about the change they wantto see in the world, and Girl Scouts are the most equipped with the skills needed to make a real impact. Girl Scouts will now be even more prepared to addresssociety's most pressing needs, both today and in their future careers, with Girl Scouts of the USA’s (GSUSA’s) release of30 new badges in exciting fields such as cybersecurity, environmen- tal advocacy, mechanical engineering, robotics, computer science, and space exploration.The organization’s new and existing programming will unleash your girl’s strength and confidence in a supportive all-girl environment. AnAll-Girl Leadership Experience Girls can learn the soft and hard skills they needto succeed,ina safe, all-girl space. Knowledge badge, which covers how to research the admissions process, finanthe KPMG WomensLeadership Study cial aid, and other factors—providing of more than 3,000professional and col- crucial information for many girls who lege women foundthat early exposure don’t have this kind of support outside Illustrating how importantit is for girls and volunteersto join Girl Scouts, to leadership hasa significanteffect on a woman's perceptions of herability to lead. What's more, 76 percent of women todaywish they had learned more about leadership and had more leadership opportunities while growing up. Girl Scouts’all-girl environment allows girls to take healthy risks, learn fromfailure, have one-of-a-kind experiences, and form friendshipsthatwill last a lifetime. Research supports the benefits of an all-girl environment. For example, Linda J. Sax, associate professor of edu- Girl Scouts. All Girl Scouts in elementary school are now able to earn badges in cybersecurity, space science, and mechanical engineering, introducing them to the fundamentals ofthese timely topics ina fun and engaging way. “Girl Scouts’ new badges sound awesome, andI can't wait to earn them, especially the ones in Environmental Stewardship.said Shelby O'Neil, a cur- rent Girl Scout Ambassadorgoing into 12th grade.“Because ofGirl Scouts and cation at the UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies, found that girls who attend single-gender the Gold Award, I wasableto initiate a NoStraw Novembercampaign to advocate for reducingplastic pollution, and I engagement, greater interest in engi- leading airline to replace plastic straws with marine-friendly alternatives. Girl high schools show higherlevels ofcivic neeringcareers, and measurably more self-confidence in public speaking. even convinced companiesincluding a includes Environmental Stewardship Scouts has offered me amazing experiences that have helped me become a leader, gain confidence, and try new things.I think every girl should have the them to respect the outdoors and take actionto protect the natural world. For HowYou and Your Girl Can Bea PartofIt All ‘New Ways to Learn and Lead Girl Scouts’ new programming badges for girls of all ages, teaching opportunity to join Girl Scouts.” Girl Scouts prepares all girls to girls in middle and high school, there are badges on how to program, design, unleash their inner strength and have and showcase robots and learn about computer science and engineering, Girls in grades 11 and 12 can earnthe College unique experiences and opportunities. To join or volunteer, visit www. girlscouts.org/join.

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