TechGYRLS - YWCA Metropolitan Chicago - Laura Parks and Mildred Francis Center
6600 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
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
(866) 525-9922
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Main Directory
773-955-3100
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(773) 496-5652
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(888) 293-2080
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Rape Crisis Hotline
(773) 955-3100
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Email[email protected]
Interpretation services
English; Spanish
Application process
Interested participants, please call (773) 496-5652 or email [email protected].
Fees
Free
Service area
IL
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.
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211 Metro Chicago
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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.