Lead with Confidence.
Let’s face it—high school can be tough. With so much to balance, manage, and juggle, youth have a lot of options. Girl Scouts River Valleys is here to help. With over 17,000 girls who use Girl Scouting as a resource to propel their bright futures, we know what it takes to help girls find their voice and unleash their potential.
The Girl Scout Leadership Institute is dedicated to supporting the well-being of high school girls and gender-expansive youth. The program focuses on critical skills needed for the transition from adolescence to adulthood, emphasizing leadership, college prep, career and workforce development, and mental health. No matter where you are in your journey, we want you to be successful. You belong here.
Career Exploration
From business to engineering, we’ll introduce Girl Scouts to new career paths and give them the skills they need to succeed.
Mental
Health
Sessions will focus on self-care solutions, teaching Girl Scouts to pour into themselves to help them navigate the challenging teen years.
Leadership
Through affirming programs, Girl Scouts will build their confidence to be able to step into leadership roles in high-school and beyond.
College Preparation
From applying for scholarships to college tours, we’ll set program participants up for post-secondary success.
Program Sessions
Busy schedule? No problem! Girl Scout Leadership Institute meets one Saturday each month from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Once participants sign up for sessions, location details will be shared. Teens can expect to be immersed in interactive sessions, have fun and learn a lot while also earning patches and badges.
Phase 1
These sessions are for girls who have never attended GSLI sessions before
Date |
Session Title |
October 11 |
International Day of the Girl with Luvvie Ajayi Jones |
November 15 |
Standing on Business: An Inside Look at the Beauty of Entrepreneurship |
December 13 |
In My College Student Era |
January 10 |
Cracking the College Code: GSLI College Tour Unlocked |
February 7 |
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March 7 |
Resumes, Wardrobe & Workforce Essentials!
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April 18 |
Financing Your FutureFAFSA, Credit & Money Management. End with End of the Year Celebration of Accomplishments
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Phase 2
Welcome back! Phase 2 sessions are for returning GSLI members and will focus on the skills you need for career and professional success. Completion of each phase will earn the participant a certificate of completion from the University of St. Catherine or our guest facilitator(s).
Date |
Session Title |
October 11 |
International Day of the Girl with Luvvie Ajayi Jones |
November 15 |
Certificate Earning Session: TBA |
December 13 |
Certificate Earning Session: TBA |
January 10 |
Certificate Earning Session: TBA |
February 7 |
Certificate Earning Session: TBA |
March 7 |
Certificate Earning Session: TBA |
April 18 |
Certificate Earning Session: TBA |
Program Staff
Paulette Bonneur
GSLI Director
Chesare Cipriano
GSLI Senior Specialist
Mishereen Ellis
GSLI Senior Specialist
CheNaya Johnson
GSLI Coordinator
Yuri Smith
GSLI Senior Specialist
May Xiong
GSLI Senior Specialist
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