Program participants worked in groups to create virtual presentations or Call to Action projects that investigate issues related to their focus area track exploring steps to make real change and inspire others to take action.
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FAQ
What is Leadership Institute?
The Leadership Institute is Girl Scouts of Greater New York’s capstone leadership program, which provides a unique and essential opportunity for NYC-based girls in grades 6-12 to build their confidence as leaders and shape their views about their own potential.
The program is designed to foster a generation of Girl Scouts who take action and drive systemic change in their communities and the world. Participants will gain opportunities to power up their leadership skills and connect with successful women role models, attend subject-specific seminars, work on peer committees, academic transition workshops, internships, panels, scholarships, and more!
What are the goals of the Leadership Institute?
By participating in this program, participants will:
Learn to navigate transition as they prepare to enter high school, college, and the workforce.
Develop the skills, attitudes, and behaviors necessary for professional success,
Increase interest, exposure, and practice in specific fields,
Feel encouraged to deepen their knowledge of Business & Entrepreneurship, STEM, Advocacy, and the Environment.
Feel inspired to become powerful agents of change, well-equipped to take action in the real world.
What is a Capstone Final Project?
In their groups, program participants pick a project type that will allow each member to work on pieces independently. We are asking them to create a Call to Action project that investigates issues related to their focus area that takes steps to make real change and inspires others to take action.
Projects will be virtual presentations created based on the skills and interests of all group members.
They can create a video presentation of their choice which includes, but are not limited to:
- Podcast
- Zine
- Comic book
- Public Service Announcement
- “YouTube” video
- Exhibition
- Newsletter