Girls Empowerment Conference 2023
ActivityFall 2023|#31790
Oct 7, 2023
Age at least 11y 11m but less than 18y 11m 17w, Mixed
Youth ProgramsYouth
Activity locationEast Los Angeles College: 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Description
The 9th annual I Matter-Girls Empowerment Conference, where girls with dreams become women with vision will take place on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation presents a free event where girls ages 12-18 can join, learn and hear from powerful women innovators, educators, trailblazers and beyond! Girls will have an opportunity to connect with their peers and speakers to feel connected, inspired, and empowered. This year’s conference will be held at East Los Angeles College. LA County Parks will host workshops, panels, and keynote speakers. Girls are invited to join and participate in all events. Workshops will include:
Love is Respect - a safe space where we will encourage discussions about positive and healthy relationships. This workshop will include discussions about dating, negative peer pressure, bullying, harassment, rumors, racial slurs and teen pregnancy etc.
Full STEAM Ahead - This hands-on workshop will be led by industry leading professionals that will introduce you to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, related career paths.
Girls Glow – this workshop will have discussions regarding self-care, body image, personal hygiene, puberty and other changes related to growing up as a powerful young lady.
Be You Vision Board Party – This art focused workshop will emphasize the importance of self-care and resilience. These art-based activities will take you on a journey of taking care or your mind, body and soul.
My Community My Trauma – learn about Adverse Community Experiences and how trauma can be a barrier to your healing, well-being and progress.
Youth Media Literacy - look for the hidden messages and learn how to deconstruct advertising and media marketing strategies, especially those related to substance use.
LA County Parks is excited to bring back the Girl Power Lunch Party Experience complete with a Resource Activation hosted by over 25 government and community-based organizations. Spend time networking, connecting with peers and enjoying art-based activities all while enjoying lunch, music and a dance party! You don’t want to miss this!
Registration is free and required. Space is limited, so register today!
Transportation will only be provided at select sites on a first come, first served basis. Please regularly check our Girls Empowerment Website for more details regarding transportation: Visit: parks.lacounty.gov/gec for more information!
Parents and guardians are welcome to join with their children, but parents, guardians, and adult chaperones will have limited access to the workshops and other experiences at 2023 GEC. All workshops, experiences, resources, and event space/seating will be reserved for registered GEC youth participants. We will have free parking in Parking Structure 3-D1. Thank you.
Activity meeting dates
Oct 7, 2023
Sat10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
More Information
Number of sessions1
DepartmentGeneral Programs
Registration dates
Sep 8, 2023 to Oct 7, 2023
Free
Closed
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