HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENT WORKSHOP HELD BY GIRL SCOUTS OF NASSAU COUNTY

Garden City, NY December 7, 2011 – Join the Girl Scouts of Nassau County for a full day of informative and interactive workshops facilitated by college and career preparation experts at their annual Empowering ME! Day at Briarcliffe College, Bethpage Campus on Saturday, January 7thfrom 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Representatives from colleges and universities will be present during the hours of 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“We are excited to hold our Empowering ME! day this year to help soon-to-be and current college students learn about career options, resume writing, and interviewing,” said Donna Ceravolo, Executive Director of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “Our workshops throughout the day are sure to provide a great opportunity for students to learn about applying for college, college life, scholarships and financial aid.

Throughout the day, there will be a variety of different workshops. Future ME! provides information about college applications, essay writing, career schools, the job market, community service and more. Healthy ME! discusses the social, emotional and physical well-being in high school, college and beyond. Financing ME! talks about scholarships, financial aid and savings. University ME! provides information about adapting to college life and relationships. Finally, Professional ME! discusses dressing for success, etiquette, resume writing and career options.

All high school girls, college women and parents are encouraged to attend. The cost is $15 for Girl Scout members and $25 for non-members. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.Pre-registration is required by December 15, 2011.

To register, visit www.gsnc.org or contact Antoinette Agosta at 516-741-2550 ext 216 or atagostaa@gsnc.org.

Girl Scouts of Nassau County builds girls of courage, confidence and character. Girl Scouting in Nassau County creates an accepting and nurturing environment, which gives girls a chance to build character and develops leadership skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them throughout their lives, like strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. With more than 22,000 girl and 7,000 adult members, Girl Scouts of Nassau County has become the preeminent organization and leading authority for girls. The organization, now in its 99th year, continues to make the world a better place one girl at a time. For more information on the Girl Scouts of Nassau County call Donna Rivera Downey 516 741-2550 at ext. 260, or visit www.gsnc.org.

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