Educational Opportunities

Go Further Girls in STEM Conference

Nov 7, 9:00 am
Location:
Iowa State University Memorial Union
Event For:
Grades 8-10
Cost:
Early registration: $30; After 10/22: $35
Organization:
Iowa State University Program for Women in Science and Engineering
Contact:
Taylor Bryan
Email:
tbryan@iastate.edu
Phone:
(515) 294-5814
Conference Dates: Saturday, October 26th Thursday, October 31st Thursday, November 7th

Girls Discovering Engineering Day

Nov 9, 10:00 am
Location:
Marston Hall
Event For:
5th - 8th grade girls
Organization:
Society of Women Engineers at Iowa State University
Contact:
SWE Outreach Committee
Email:
isusweoutreach@gmail.com
Phone:
(651) 276-7491
GDE Day is a day camp for 5th - 8th grade girls to learn and experience engineering with the Society of Women Engineers at Iowa State University.

Skip the Trip Driver’s Permit

Dec 31 (all day)
Event For:
14+
Cost:
Free
Organization:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa
Contact:
Mallory Riesberg
Email:
mriesberg@bgcci.org
Phone:
(515) 242-7925
Through Skip the Trip, BGCCI can proctor the knowledge test needed for the driver’s instruction permit. We will cover the cost and provide transportation as needed. Must be a registered Club member. Visit our website to register and take the test with flexibility.

Launch Your Future (Paid Internship)

May 2 (all day)
Location:
BGCCI Teen Clubs
Event For:
Ages 16+
Cost:
Free
Organization:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa
Contact:
Mallory Riesberg
Email:
mriesberg@bgcci.org
Phone:
(515) 242-7925
The Launch Your Future internship is a paid career readiness program for teens ages 16 and older. This program will run throughout the 2024-2025 school year with participants being able to earn work skills credentials and a stipend up to $400. Applications are available now and spots are limited.