Illinois Council on Women and Girls - 2024 Illinois Girls Lead Application
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Overview
The Illinois Council on Women and Girls, chaired by Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, invites all girls in Illinois between 5th grade–12th grade to apply for Girls Lead: a unique job shadow and mentoring opportunity. Accepted students will shadow a woman leader in state government to see the direct impact women make on Illinois. Participating mentors come from different areas of state government and serve in various leadership roles, including elected General Assembly-women, policy directors, general counsels, chiefs of staff, agency directors, and more.
- 5th Grade: One day shadowing a female leader in state government & Write a short reflection on what you learned about the role you saw in action.
- 6th-8th Grade: One day shadowing a female leader in state government & Write an essay about your mentor, the office you observed, and what you learned about leadership.
- 9th-12th Grade: At least three days shadowing a female leader in state government and learning from their staff & In collaboration with your assigned office, select an ongoing policy topic and write a research paper with personal recommendations for solutions.
Who should apply?
Students who demonstrate a strong desire to learn about the inner workings of state government. Scoring of applications will not be grade-based; instead, applicants will be judged on a scale emphasizing diverse achievements, personal resilience, examples of leadership (any size or shape), and community contributions.
Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 20.