AAUW’S NEW PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS – GOV TREK

AAUW CA is introducing a new program called Gov Trek. The goal of Gov Trek is to address the shortage of women in the halls of power by inspiring high school junior and senior girls to consider careers in public service and elected office. During this virtual program, students will interact with women legislators, explore career options, and learn about the inner workings of a political campaign, culminating in a group competition to create a realistic campaign simulation.

GOV Trek Update

Click HERE to read about Seven Saturdays of Empowerment from February 3 to March 16, 2024 for junior and senior high school girls.

AAUW’s new program Gov Trek is up and running. The goal of Gov Trek is to address the shortage of women in the halls of power by inspiring high school junior and senior girls to consider careers in public service and elected office. During this virtual program, students will interact with women legislators, explore career options, and learn about the inner workings of a political campaign, culminating in a group competition to create a realistic campaign simulation. 105 girls were selected by the January application deadline. From our general area:
5 are from Hawthorne
2 from Lawndale
1 from Inglewood
1 from Torrance
2 from Long Beach
Most of the girls heard about the program from AAUW, teachers/schools, Tech Trek, and parents. When the first session is over, we will receive information about how the program progressed.

Contact for questions: Nancy Mahr, nlmahr@verizon.net