Educational Opportunities
Go Further Girls in STEM Conference
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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.