The Case for Girl Scouts
Today’s youth need a broad set of skills, behaviors, and attitudes to effectively navigate their environment, work well with others, perform their best, and achieve their goals—competencies that are central to the development of human capital and workforce success around the world. Unfortunately, there is a profound gap between the knowledge and skills most youth learn in school and the knowledge and skills needed in 21st century communities and workplaces. The solution? Girl Scouts. According to research conducted by the Girl Scout Research Institute (GSRI) , Girl Scouts exhibit stronger leadership outcomes than non–Girl Scouts. In fact, compared to non–Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts are more likely to… Develop a strong sense of self Display positive values Seek challenges Form healthy relationships Be community problem-solvers These benefits aren't exclusive to any particular demographic; all Girl Scouts are equally likely to develop these five outcomes, regardless of social class, ...
