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TechGYRLS - YWCA Metropolitan Chicago - Julian Grace Innovation and Technology Institute

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Resource Name:TechGYRLS - YWCA Metropolitan Chicago - Julian Grace Innovation and Technology Institute

address

3517 West Arthington Street, Chicago, IL 60624

Eligibility

Girls, ages 9 to 14

Hours

Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
(888) 293-2080

Voice

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Rape Crisis Hotline

(866) 525-9922

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Administrative Office

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Participants can join the Private Facebook Group or contact (773) 496-5652 for additional information.

Fees

Free

Service area

IL
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago's TechGYRLS is a youth empowerment program designed to raise girls' interest & confidence in the critical areas of science, technology, engineering, arts & mathematics (STEAM). The TechGYRLS Program will help young girls develop 21st Century skills like creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking/ problem-solving skill that they can use in any profession they pursue. The program offers students a safe, supportive, girls-only environment for exploration and learning using hands-on inquiry-based curriculum comprised of various fun science content like making butter in a jar, glitter slime, wearable technology, digital fabrication, design, gaming & animation, coding, programming, and robotics just to name a few while becoming the next STEMnistas.

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Providing organization

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago is a social enterprise committed to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. As a leading association among a national network of more than 200 YWCAs, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago impacts tens of thousands of women and families annually through comprehensive human services provided across the region. YWCA Metropolitan Chicago is a leading service provider in the areas of sexual violence support services, early childhood and child care provider services, family support services, youth STEM programming, and economic empowerment services.