College & Career Readiness

Why College & Career Readiness Matters:

(Based on Measure of America research)

Preparing members for successful lives in the workforce is one of the best ways to ensure that members escape poverty and violence, in addition to providing a safe place in a critical time in teen’s lives.
“The period of young adulthood is critical to developing the capabilities required for a full and flourishing life:
- knowledge and credentials
- social skills and networks
- a sense of mastery and agency
- an understanding of one's strengths and preferences
- the ability to handle stressful events and regulate one's emotions”
Disconnected youth are individuals age 16–24 who are not in school or employed. Youth disconnection stunts human development, thus closes off some of life's rewarding paths and leads to a future of limitation and unrealized potential

GSGBC's College & Career Readiness Programs:

Financial Literacy:

Members in grade 4 & up attend monthly Financial Literacy workshops
Financial literacy empowers individuals to make informed decisions, avoid financial stress, and achieve their financial goals

Techbridge Girls:

Techbridge Girls introduces 5th-8th grade girls to STEM careers through hands-on science investigations

Junior Staff Program:

At the age of 14, members become eligible to apply for the Junior Staff Program. It is a highly competitive program because there are a limited number of Junior Staff positions available.
Each prospective applicant must complete a job application and interview with the HR Manager. In addition, to enter the Junior Staff Program, members must be recommended by a current staff member

Here's the impact

55 members participated in Techbridge Girls exploring the design engineering process, computer engineering, civil engineering, environmental science, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, and robotics & coding.
42 members participated in GSGBC’s financial literacy program learning to understand and effectively manage personal finances, including areas like budgeting, saving, investing, and debt management
GSGBC’s 2025 Junior Staff averaged 15.77 hours per week. Program components include:
- Developing Workplace Skills such as:
- Punctuality & Consistent Attendance
- Proper Dress Code
- Task Completion
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Problem Solving
- Developing Life Skills such as:
- Leadership
- Goal Setting
- Financial Literacy
- Postsecondary Readiness

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