NJ Girl Scouts Team Up With Port Authority, Roll Out New Patch

NEW JERSEY — The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has enlisted a powerful ally in their bid to build a pipeline for the next generation of women leaders: the Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey (GSHNJ).

Port Authority officials recently launched a partnership with the GSHNJ that includes a new educational patch program, all aimed at prepare Girl Scouts for careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

The program kicked off earlier this week with a virtual panel in celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month.

According to the Port Authority, the new initiative stems from a comprehensive report by its Leadership Steering Committee on Race Dynamics, which made 25 suggestions for ways the agency can deepen its cultural diversity.

Officials released some additional details about the new partnership:

“The new Port Authority patch and program with GSHNJ will include activities in partnership with the Port Authority Women’s Council (PAWC), whose mission is to enable and empower women to thrive in their careers at the agency. The program will allow Girl Scouts the opportunity to meet and learn from PAWC members. Activities will include mentorship, virtual workshops on leadership and career development, STEM topics, community service, and entrepreneurship opportunities. The new patch program is open to any member of the Girl Scouts and will provide scouts with the opportunity to learn from agency staff, develop life and critical thinking skills, and provide for engaging activities that will enable participating Girl Scouts to earn a patch for their success.”

To learn more about the new Port Authority patch program for the Girl Scouts, visit www.gshnj.org.

“We are thrilled to partner with an entity that places emphasis on diversity and inclusion and supporting a sustainable environment,” GSHNJ CEO Natasha Hemmings said. “And we look forward to collaborating on ways to educate and inspire our next generation of female leaders.”

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