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TechGYRLS - YWCA Metropolitan Chicago - Laura Parks and Mildred Francis Center

6600 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637

Eligibility

Girls, ages 9 to 14

Hours

Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm

Interpretation services

English; Spanish

Application process

Interested participants, please call (773) 496-5652 or email [email protected].

Fees

Free

Service area

IL

Description

TechGYRLS is a youth empowerment program designed to raise girls' interest & confidence in the critical areas of science, technology, engineering, arts & mathematics (STEAM). The TechGYRLS Program will help young girls develop 21st Century skills like creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking/ problem-solving skill that they can use in any profession they pursue. The program offers students a safe, supportive, girls-only environment for exploration and learning using hands-on inquiry-based curriculum comprised of various fun science content.

Date of Last Formal Update

Unknown

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago is a social enterprise committed to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. As a leading association among a national network of more than 200 YWCAs, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago impacts tens of thousands of women and families annually through comprehensive human services provided across the region. YWCA Metropolitan Chicago is a leading service provider in the areas of sexual violence support services, early childhood and child care provider services, family support services, youth STEM programming, and economic empowerment services.