MICROSOFT TEAMS UP WITH GIRL SCOUTS OF KENTUCKY’S WILDERNESS ROAD FOR VIRTUAL COMPUTER EXPERT BADGE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New Virtual Programming as a Result of COVID-19 Offers Kentucky Girl Scouts the Ability to Stay Engaged from Home and Get Hands-on Experience with Microsoft’s Latest Technology
ERLANGER, Ky. – May 26, 2020––Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road (GSKWR) is offering a new virtual program together with Microsoft, The Brownie Computer Expert Badge. Microsoft is inviting Brownie Scouts to participate in a two-hour virtual session to gain hands on experience with the latest Microsoft technology and learn foundational knowledge about how computers operate. Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road quickly shifted to virtual programming in March to create new ways for local Girl Scouts to remain safely engaged during COVID-19. The Microsoft collaboration reinforces GSKWR’s prioritization of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) programming, encouraging girls to explore new passions and prosper as intelligent female leaders. This new Microsoft program will enrich the Council’s virtual program offerings and allow girls to learn about the versatility of computers, safe usage practices, key computer history and the operation of programs such as Bing, Office 365, Snippet and Paint.
“Our new Microsoft collaboration focused on STEM learning represents an ideal opportunity for Kentucky Girl Scouts to grow in their knowledge and understanding of the latest computer technology. We’re thankful to Microsoft for their shared commitment to grow our future female leaders,” said Susan Douglas, CEO, GSKWR. Microsoft is offering programming locally and to Girl Scout councils and alumni throughout the US and Puerto Rico. “Microsoft is pleased to offer programming to Girl Scouts as a way to invest in the future of technology,” said Sarah Yocis, Community Development Specialist, Kenwood Towne Center, Cincinnati. Microsoft’s free virtual Girl Scout program began on Monday, May 25, with a second session scheduled for Wednesday, May 27 from 3:00–5:00pm EST. Anyone interested can visit this link for additional workshop details and registration information: https://www.microsoft.com/cincinnati
About Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road
Recognized as the premier leadership opportunity for female ambition in Kentucky, Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road (GSKWR) serves over 8,000 girls and young women in 66 Kentucky counties and 1 Ohio county. With opportunities around the world, GSKWR advocates creativity and free choice, encouraging girls and young women to explore their passions and cultivate change through a focus on life skills, STEM, entrepreneurship and outdoor experiences. Through corporate partnerships in the State of Kentucky, GSKWR is creating a critical career pipeline of intelligent women leaders. To learn more about how Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road is creating experiential and leadership opportunities for growth, please visit www.gskentucky.org.
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