Registration now open for 14th Annual Girls’ Day @ City Hall

The 14^th Annual Girls’ Day @ City Hall will take place again this year on Wednesday, March 20 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The annual event – created by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and co-hosted by Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, and Alderwoman Larresa Taylor – seeks to expose hundreds of young women of high school and middle school age to strong female role models in political leadership positions, as well as careers in public service.

Registration for this year’s Girls’ Day is now open, and will remain open until March 11 or until capacity for the event is reached. Registration is required to attend, and can be accessed online at www.milwaukee.gov/GirlsDay. Those registering as a group are limited to a group size of 20.

The full day event includes panel discussions, one with women in elective office and one with women in other public service careers, speakers, and opportunities for active engagement and involvement with several public service-oriented organizations and entities focused on young women and led by women. A Girls’ Day Scholarship and the Vel R. Phillips Trailblazer Award will also be presented.

The Alderwomen of the Common Council are encouraging young women across Milwaukee to participate in this year’s event in hopes of inspiring the next generation of young leaders.

“We strongly believe that more women should pursue careers in the public service sector. These jobs are fulfilling, rewarding, and need more strong female voices. Exposing youth to these opportunities at a young age can stimulate a life-long passion for bettering our shared community,” said the Alderwomen. “Girls’ Day is a fantastic opportunity to observe and learn about public service, while also meeting women who are currently making a difference and inspiring others to do the same. Those interested in attending should register and make sure they do not miss this outstanding opportunity.”

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.