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Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? Some girls do and others do not. One thing you can be very sure of is that being a girl will not stop you from achieving anything you dare to dream.
Today, more than ever, girls and women have unlimited options that might include aerospace engineers, homemakers, professional sports competitors, race car drivers or forest rangers. Dream big and set a plan into action to make your career and life whatever you want it be.
Below are links that can help you generate some ideas about a career that might be right for you. Explore and enjoy!
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Occupational Outlook Handbook - Tells about hundreds of different types of jobs.
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Career Spotlight - Read about a professional woman and learn about her career path.
Share your career path with us
Would you like to share with us about your career path and insights to help girls learn about their options? Download, fill out and submit the career questionnaire (doc, April 2008) and also send a high resolution head-shot to Joan H.
Program support
These books are available from our online shop or for loan from the Resource Center at the Program Center.
- College 101
- Mind Your Own Business
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Cadette Girl Scout Handbook - Exploring new interests and hobbies.
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A Resource Book for Senior Girl Scouts - This book has sections covering: Careers in Girl Scouting, Careers in Health, Leadership careers in Government and Politics, Careers of the Future, Careers in Travel and Careers in the Arts, Sports and Recreation.
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Interest Project for Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts - Each interest project has a career exploration component.
Additional Resources:
These books are also available for loan from the Resource Center at the Program Center.
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Cool Women, Hot Jobs - By Tina Schwager & Michele Schuerger
Here are some career exploration Web sites for girls:
Engineer Girl www.nae.edu/nae/cwe/egmain.nsf/
The Engineer Girl Web site celebrates the achievements of women engineers and shares information on engineering careers.
National Engineering Week www.eweek.org/site/Students/index.shtml
Zoom Into Engineering www.pbskids.org/zoom/too/engineering/
This site has information and activities about what engineers do and how you can become involved.
Women in Engineering Organization - Girls Section www.engineering.tufts.edu/wieo/girls.htm
This Web site was created by WIE because the field of engineering needs more women who can bring innovative ideas to the industry. You can play games, learn more about engineering and look for scholarships at this site.
Girl Start www.girlstart.com
This is a non-profit organization created to empower you to excel in math, science and technology. Here's where you can find the info, motivation and confidence to participate in advanced math and science classes and future careers.
NASA for Kids www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/home/index.html
Please note: These links are offered as resources for girls. We do not maintain the content of other Web sites and do not endorse any products or services you may find there. Remember to be a safe Internet user and please let us know if any of these links do not work. Some of these Web sites have guest books for visitors. Please use only your first name or nickname when you write a message.