TechGYRLS is a free program for girls ages 9-14 held at YWCA Parks Francis Center that introduces girls to technical concepts through hands-on projects using software like SketchUp. In July and August, girls will use SketchUp to build a 3D model of the Grainger Supply warehouse in Pilsen over four sessions - touring the facility, learning SketchUp, using it to construct the warehouse, and presenting their final models. The goal is to cultivate interest in STEAM careers among girls. For more information or to register, call 773-496-5257.

1. TechGYRLS
AGES: 9 –14
YWCA Parks Francis
6600 S. Cottage Grove
Cost: FREE!
TechGYRLS SketchUp
July, 12, 19, 26 & August 2
TechGYRLS JitterBug
Starts: August 9 & 16
TechGYRLS 101
Starts: 9/20/2014
TechGYRLS will build a 3-D Warehouse that models Grainger Supply in
Pilsen. The software application for this project will be SketchUp. SketchUp
users are architects, designers, builders and engineers. They are the people
who shape our physical world.
TechGYRLS introduces girls to technical concepts and applications,
cultivates interest in technology, provides career exploration and leadership
development resources and establishes building blocks for pursuing careers
in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) .
Session 1 : Tour Grainger Supply Facility
Session 2: Learn the program! Sketch Up Demo
Session 3: Time to Build
Session 4: Capstone: Presentation of Warehouses
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL OR TO REGISTER CALL 773—496—5257 or Anthony.Caballero@ywcachicago.org
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
Parks Francis Center
6600 S. Cottage Grove
www.ywcachicago.org
The Grainger Foundation