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Think Like an Engineer Journey

In this Journey, Girl Scouts will use the Design Thinking Process to solve three design challenges and complete a Take Action Project. You can complete this Journey as a Troop or as an individual Girl Scout. For all levels.

Course curriculum

Introduction.

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Troop Leader Guides

Daisy - Think Like an Engineer: Adult Guide

Brownie, Junior - Think Like an Engineer: Adult Guide

Cadette, Senior, Ambassador - Think Like an Engineer: Adult Guide

Brownie, Junior Take Action Guide

Girl Scout Guides

Brownie, Junior - Think Like an Engineer: Girl Scout Guide

Cadette, Senior, Ambassador - Think Like an Engineer: Girl Scout Guide

Take Action Guides

Daisy - Take Action Guide

Brownie, Junior - Take Action Guide

Cadette, Senior, Ambassador - Take Action Guide

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Explore what really matters to you and use your passion to change the world—that's what Girl Scout Journeys are all about.

Girl Scout Journeys are multi-session experiences in which girls dig deeper into their interests and use the skills they gain along the way to make a difference in their community. While badges show the world you’ve learned a new skill, Journey awards say, “I found a way to make a difference.”

During a Journey, Girl Scouts do hands-on activities, connect with experts and take the lead on a  Take Action project  with their community. And once a Junior, Cadette, Senior or Ambassador completes their Journey, they’re ready to drive lasting change in their communities by going for their Bronze, Silver or Gold Award.

Complete Journeys on your own, with your troop or through council resources like the  event calendar  or  community partner  opportunities. Journey requirements can be found in  the Award and Badge Explorer . Volunteers and Girl Scout caregivers can also find the requirements in the  Volunteer Toolkit . 

Every Girl Scout grade level has different Journeys to choose from that include a sustainable Take Action project and all the exploration, discovery and adventure to power a lifetime of leadership and success!

Whether it’s planting a garden, painting a mural or launching a letter-writing campaign, Girl Scouts of all ages experience unique advocacy challenges, complete Take Action projects and discover what it means to be a leader who makes a difference in the world.

Materials for this Journey can be purchased at our  Girl Scout Shops  or online using these links: Daisy Journey  Book  and  Award , Brownie Journey  Book  and  Award , Junior Journey  Book  and  Award , Cadette Journey  Book  and  Award , Senior Journey  Book  and  Award , Ambassador Journey  Book  and  Award .

Girls learn about environmental topics, such as clean water and air, noise pollution, global warming, soil contamination and agriculture. Each Journey is packed with current environmental information and offers ways to improve life for everyone on the planet through a Take Action project.

Materials for this Journey can be purchased at our  Girl Scout Shops  or online using these links: Daisy Journey  Book  and  Award , Brownie Journey  Book  and  Award , Junior Journey  Book  and  Award , Cadette Journey  Book  and  Award , Senior Journey  Book  and  Award , Ambassador Journey  Book  and  Award .

Girls tell their stories through a range of creative approaches. Exploring important themes, such as developing a strong sense of self, navigating healthy relationships and promoting well-being and confidence in themselves and others, gets girls involved in discussions about thinking critically and ready to complete a Take Action project. 

Materials for this Journey can be purchased at our Girl Scout Shops or online using these links: Daisy Journey Book and Award , Brownie Journey Book and Award , Junior Journey Book and Award , Cadette Journey Book and Award , Senior Journey Book and Award , Ambassador Journey Book and Award .

Girls discover how to think like an engineer by participating in hands-on design challenges and completing a Take Action project.

Materials for this Journey can be found in the Volunteer Toolkit and awards can be purchased at our Girl Scout Shops or online using these links: Daisy Journey Award , Brownie Journey Award , Junior Journey Award , Cadette Journey Award , Senior Journey Award , Ambassador Journey Award .

Girls learn how programmers solve problems by participating in computational-thinking activities and completing a Take Action project.

Materials for this Journey can be found in the Volunteer Toolkit and awards can be purchased at our Girl Scout Shops or online using these links: Daisy Journey Award , Brownie Journey Award , Junior Journey Award , Cadette Journey Award , Senior Journey Award , Ambassador Journey Award . 

Girls make observations and collect data by doing a citizen science project and completing a Take Action project.  

Girls get outside to explore and enjoy nature while completing a sustainable Take Action project. Fun activities ranging from backyard camping to high-adventure exploration build essential outdoor skills and inspire girls to become environmental stewards. 

Retail Program: Cadette Think Like an Engineer Journey - Cadette - Oxnard/San Luis Obispo/Santa Barbara/Thousand Oaks

Our retail program center invites you to complete the first part of the Cadette Think Like An Engineer Journey!

In this Journey, you will: 1. Find out how engineers use design thinking to solve problems. 2. Do 3 design thinking activities: design and build prototypes of a life vest for a dog, a model camp cabin inspired by nature, and a prosthetic leg for an elephant.

3. Plan a Take Action project that helps others. Learn more about how to earn your Take Action Award — and help your community — with the Girl Scout Take Action Guide. Then use your leadership skills to earn your Silver Award, the highest award for Girl Scout Cadettes!

Note: To complete this journey you must also complete the Cadette Take Action Badge.

​Cost: $10 - Includes badge

*If you have program credits, during check-out click on the yellow box with a red ribbon on it and enter your program credit code!

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Think Like an Engineer

In this Journey, you will:

• Find out how engineers use design thinking to solve problems.
• Do 3 hands-on design challenges: design and build a fairy house, a car powered by air, and a way to get across a canyon.
• Plan a Take Action project that helps others. If you’re a Girl Scout volunteer, go to Volunteer Toolkit for complete meeting plans and activity instructions.

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For Girl Scout Cadettes

The following is a list of program activities and their descriptions for the 2023-2024 Girl Scout year. 

Join us to make fresh apple cider! We will learn how to use an old-fashioned screw press. Explore the application of simple machines, and learn about the history of cider making from colonial times to the present.

With a little practice and good hand-eye coordination, you’ll be hitting bullseyes in no time. During this two-hour session, you’ll learn all about archery—the equipment, safety, and shooting on an archery range. Choose between our two camps for your preferred location: at  Jockey Hollow Camp in Mendham  or  Lake Rickabear Camp in Kinnelon.

Archery sessions are available from mid-April through mid-November. Sessions must be reserved at least 30 days prior to desired date. Adults can register to participate, too. For more information or questions, email [email protected].

Register for Archery & Other Activities at Jockey Hollow Camp

Register for Archery & Other Activities at Lake Rickabear Camp

GSNNJ's Camp Activities & Day Visits for Troops/Service Units

Travel to Savannah, Georgia, the Birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low. Experience first-hand what her life was like in the 1880s. Tour Savannah and participate in workshops at Birthplace and our First Headquarters. Your peachy days and starry nights will be spent exploring the beautiful city of Savannah and learning about the city's rich culture and historical significance.

Start the day by walking across the Brooklyn Bridge as you begin your exploration of the southern tip of NYC. You'll be guided by our own historian as we venture into the very beginnings of the streets of New York. We'll head over to Trinity Church founded in 1697, the final resting place of Alexander Hamilton. Your trip around the southern tip includes multiple stops including the African Burial Ground National Monument, St. Paul’s, and the 9/11 Memorial. Along the way, hear tales about our nation’s start to its current global impact as we finish our walk on Wall Street.

Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes will have a chance to crack the case with techniques used by real forensic scientist! Learn skills like fingerprinting comparison, and analyze ballistics. After your workshop, you'll  have a seat in the Jennifer Chaltsy Planetarium. It's the largent one in Northern Hemisphere! Afterwards you can stay at Liberty Science Center exploring the 3 floors of exhibits.

On Earth Day, show our planet some love and give back by learning about trees, become a steward of the environment, and participate in other Earth Day Activities including a hike around the lake at beautiful Lake Rickabear Camp in Kinnelon. Tree planting may be available. Be a part of the Girl Scout Tree Promise to plant 5 million trees by 2026: www.girlscouts.org/treepromise

Bring your family to Lake Rickabear Camp for our Family Fun Days and Family Camping and have an outdoor adventure with us during Memorial Day and Labor Day Weekends! Spend the day or reserve overnight accommodations. Each campsite offers an outdoor cooking grill with picnic table and flush toilets and hot showers are available nearby. Lake Rickabear Camp offers a 40-acre, spring-fed lake with a 700-foot sandy beach, fishing, miniature golf, outdoor bowling, volleyball, tennis, basketball, and more! For more information, email [email protected] or visit Outdoor Adventures .

Bring your family for a fun day at Lake Rickabear, a 40-acre, spring-fed lake with a 700-foot sandy beach Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. Camp offers fishing, miniature golf, outdoor bowling, volleyball, tennis, basketball, and more. Charcoal grills and picnic tables are available. Identification bands are issued when you check-in. NO ADVANCE RESERVATION REQUIRED. Family Swim and Picnic is open to Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scout friends and family. For more information, email [email protected] or visit Outdoor Adventures .

Let’s celebrate Native American heritage and gather at Lake Rickabear Camp in Kinnelon. Meet members of the Redhawk Native American Arts Council as they share their stories, dance, and traditional arts with us.

Build robots and compete with us in FIRST LEGO League, an exciting global robotics program. Under the guidance of a robotics coach and mentors, you’ll be part of a team that will research and solve a real-world problem based on a challenge theme; present your research and solutions; and build an autonomous robot using engineering concepts.

During this weekend workshop at Lake Rickabear Camp, you’ll work on your aMAZE Girl Scout Journey to develop skills that will help you find your path and navigate friendships and middle school. We’ll explore ideas for creating peace—for you, your world, and the planet, too. This program is an award helper and does not complete the Journey. The program will complete the Peacemaker Award and the Interact Award, and you’ll leave with a Take Action Plan to follow to complete the Journey. This program activity will help girls earn the Girl Scout Cadette aMAZE Journey, Peacemaker Award, and Interact Award. Fee includes lodging, meals, and Journey book. Late arrivals and early departures cannot be accommodated during this program.

Every year, Girl Scouts explore the natural wonders found across our country during the Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend. This year from Sept. 9-10, New Jersey State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites celebrates Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend with thirty guided programs and countless opportunities for self-guided hikes and activities across the entire state. 

The registration link will re-direct you to the NJ State Parks website with a full listing of state-wide programs and information for Girl Scouts, their troops, and their families as well as links to DIY activities, hiking, and picnicking information. Note that the guided interpretive programs and events have capacity limits and require pre-registration (all pre-registration is happening directly through the Park Services, which you will be redirected to when you click on the registration link).

Want patches? Special 2023 Girl Scout Love State patches can be purchased from our council retail store and are available as a fun patch to commemorate any event at a state park throughout year, as well as events during this weekend.

Want to explore parks across the USA and/or download your free Girl Scouts Love State Parks passport? Check out GSUSA's national  Girl Scouts Love State Parks website!  The passport can be used to explore any state park and participate in our national #PickUpAmerica campaign. 

You’re invited to tour the beautiful camp facilities at Jockey Hollow Camp in Mendham. Come meet our staff, ask questions, and make S’mores. With a large "L"-shaped swimming pool, Low-Ropes Challenge Course, and Zip Line, beautiful equestrian center, archery range, playing field, and adventurous hiking trails, the fun is endless at our camp. Walk through our luxurious cabins and activity shelters, see our large troop house and spacious pavilion, and more. Stop by anytime between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. and bring a friend or two. New or returning campers and their families are invited to attend.

Registration is suggested in case of program cancelation, but not required. Driving directions will be emailed when you register online.

Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors: This is your opportunity to browse through our collection of Journey books to choose the best Journey as your first step towards earning your highest awards.

Join us on a magical journey of mindfulness in a relaxing and fun atmosphere. This amazing workshop includes relaxation techniques through breathing, yoga, guided meditation, motivational games, and an inspirational craft.

Take a tour of our Lake Rickabear Camp in Kinnelon. Meet our camp staff and enjoy refreshments as you discover what makes our summer camp program so desirable. Our beautiful 40-acre, spring-fed lake is perfect for pedal boating, row boating, paddle boarding, and swimming, and has a long stretch of sandy beach. You’ll also see our archery range, low-ropes challenge course, mini golf course, zip line, rock wall, equestrian area, gaga ball pit, and hiking trails. Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts are welcome to register for our camps. Bring along a friend or two! Reservations are requested in case of cancelation due to inclement weather. Driving directions will be emailed post-registration.

Build self-confidence, team cooperation, and problem-solving skills, both individually and as a troup, when a trained facilitator guides you through low rope elements and group initiative activities. Your team will work through frustrations and gain confidence as they create a solution for each activity. Each challenge activity will be geared to the participants’ age levels during this 2-hour program. Girls in Grade 4 or older can enjoy a zip line experience.

Choose between our two camps for your preferred location: at Jockey Hollow Camp in Mendham or Lake Rickabear Camp in Kinnelon.Low Ropes Challenge Course sessions are available from mid-April through mid-November. Sessions must be reserved at least 30 days prior to desired date. For more information or questions, email [email protected].

Enjoy a late winter day at Lake Rickabear Camp and discover how maple syrup is made. You’ll be able to experience the maple sugaring process with all your senses. Bring your troop or family. This program activity will help girls earn the Girl Scout Cadettes Trees Badge (Steps 1, 2 & 4).

Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors, learn how to make maple syrup and the process that goes into it. Come to Lake Rickabear, on February 18, 2024 between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and tap our maple trees. This facilitator-led program will teach you how to drill into the tree, set up the buckets, and determine the difference between a maple tree and all others.

Explore Atlanta through the lens of the Civil Rights Movement as we immerse ourselves in the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tour the King Center while taking a deep dive into the history of his life. We will visit his childhood home, which is now a National Historic Site. In Atlanta, which is rich in history and culture, we’ll enjoy fabulous food on the Beltline and take a trolley tour of the city.

What's not to love about the media? You can enjoy it anytime, anywhere, for hours and hours! But have you ever wondered how much of your life is spent in someone else's reality? Who thinks up the clever plots and catch phrases? In what ways is your life and those around you influenced by the media? This weekend program will have you exploring the media and the messenger through hands-on activities, video clips, and the web.

You'll feel like a real farmer when you help with the morning chores at Fosterfields in Morristown, NJ. Chores may include feeding and watering the animals, sweeping the barn, herding the sheep and helping our farmers take the animals out to the pasture. This program activity will help girls earn the Girl Scout Cadette Animal Helpers Badge (step 1). Dress appropriately for working outside and be prepared to get dirty. Ratio is 2:20 for Girl Scout Cadettes. This program is offered in January-March 2024.

Discover how to better focus on what your body can do, than on how it looks. During this program, you'll explore yoga, meditation, and breathing techniques that will help you ignore the negative body image messaging in advertising, movies, television, and social media. You'll learn tools that will help you connect with your inner voice, maintain your confidence, and be true to yourself at Body Positive Works Studio in Saddle River, NJ.

Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, is waiting for you to explore during this day trip. You'll be walking in the steps of our country’s rich history as you enter Independence Hall and stand where our founding fathers committed treason to the crown by signing the Declaration of Independence. Visit the National Constitution Center and explore our constitutional amendments and see a performance of "Freedom Rising." You'll eat a late lunch at the world-famous Reading Terminal.

Girl Scout Cadettes, you’re invited to work with the ladies of Lokai Rose to learn about and discuss environmental issues and endangered animals. You’ll discover how to present a conservation topic or ambassador animal and learn about the importance of conveying accurate information, body language and speaking confidently amongst your peers.

Discover how Respect, Equality, Autonomy, Communication, and Honesty are the necessary ingredients for healthy friendships and romantic relationships during our R.E.A.C.H. seminar. Join GSNNJ staff for this October event as we partner with local dating abuse prevention agencies to dissect behaviors and learn to identify abuse. Through interactive activities, you’ll begin to understand the incremental nature of abuse and spot abusive behaviors. You’ll receive resources that can be shared with friends. Accompanying adults can participate in a separate discussion and workshop designed to provide them with tools to assist a teen in an abusive relationship.

Whether you are intrigued by the Salem Witch Trials or are a fan of the movie Hocus Pocus, this one-night adventure will satisfy your curiosities as we explore the historic tow of Salem, Massachusetts. We’ll visit famous sites such as "the House of the Seven Gables" and the Salem Heritage Trail during our walking tour.

This optional, but highly recommended, workshop is open to parents and troop leaders who are interested in learning more about the Girl Scout Silver Award and strategies for helping the girls take the lead. Requirements will be reviewed, step by step, with plenty of time for questions.

At this girls-only program, we will explore the role of the Girl Scout Journeys, the Girl Scout Silver Award project steps, and the new approval process that will be fully implemented on Oct. 1, 2023.

Join us for a virtual Camp Information Night via Zoom to learn about our summer camp progams at Jockey Hollow and Lake Rickabear Day Camps. Meet the Camp Directors, discover the many activities we offer, and have all your questions answered. You don't have to be a Girl Scout to attend our camps. Invite a non-Girl Scout friend along who may want to attend camp with you. Camp information nights are designed for new campers and parents, but returning campers are always welcome. Registration is required to obtain the Zoom link, which will be emailed to all registered participants 1-2 days before the event.

NOTE: Adults only need to register if they are attending the session alone.

Learn, Brainstorm, Create and Test during the "Think like an Engineer Journey" weekend overnight at Jockey Hollow. You'll get a chance to work in teams as you stretch your creative capabilities as you solve challenges together. Our weekend will have you take a look at problems through the lens of an engineer. This weekend fulfills all but the Take Action plan for the GS Cadette Engineering Journey.

Become a Trailblazer and join this flexible year-long hiking and backpacking program for girls who love spending time outdoors. Experienced leaders will teach you outdoor skills such as hiking, camping, fire building, archery, and more. Attend hikes and events as your schedule allows. Girl Scouts, you can attend on your own, with a parent, or with your troop. A one-time, non-refundable fee of $25 per person will be collected for the entire year, giving you access to a full calendar of events.

Travel to the United Nations and discover what the member organizations are doing to protect and celebrate Human Rights during National Human Rights month. During this December program, you'll tour the building with a docent and hear from people who work with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) such as the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.

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By sashitaski December 1, 2008 in Direct Consular Filing (DCF) General Discussion

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Hello, everyone! I finally got everything together and did all the paperwork for the I-130 this weekend. Today I went to the U.S. Embassy in Moscow to file. To prove residency I used my student visa which is issued for one year and a letter from the director of my program that states that my program is in Moscow and that I am here for one whole year. They did not give me any trouble about the residency requirement.

I tried to find information about the first step of the process in Moscow and was unable to find anything.

Therefore, I will post my experience here for future Moscow DCF filers!

1. Make sure you can fulfill the residency requirement. Generally, they want proof that you have been in the country for six months already. In certain circumstances, however, if you have compelling evidence, you may be able to start sooner.

2. I-130 petitions are accepted everyday from 1-4 PM. (Of course, this could change. I found this information on the website, although this is the ONLY mention they have about anything DCF -related)

3. Your foreign spouse does not need to go with you. I read on many sites that you should go together, but at least in Moscow, there is absolutely no need, although I guess it can't hurt. I went alone.

4. They accept payment in both dollars and rubles.

5. You use the same entrance that all the Russians applying for tourist/business visas use. At first I was told to go to the Citizen Services section, which was not correct. They (Citizen Services) told me to go back to where I had seen the huge line of Russians. They told me to show the Russian guards there my American passport and they should let me through. They told me I did not have to stand in the loooong line with all the people for tourist visas. However, when I got there and showed them my passport, they said "get in line." I argued with them for a few minutes and insisted that I was told by Citizen Services that I did not have to stand in the same line as my situtation was different. Because once inside, there is no line for people filing the I-130. I was the only one there. Finally, they decided they would "make an exception" and let me in. Once you get in and go through all the security, after taking a number you do NOT wait for your number to show up on the board on the wall. You just go to Window 20, pick up the phone, and tell the person on the line you're here to file the I-130. I guess they have so few people apply that they don't have someone at the window all the time. But when you call they come right away. So a man came down to look at my papers. He was very nice, and very courteous. He looked over my papers, then took them to an immigration officer so he could make sure everything was there. Once that was approved I went to the kassa to pay the $355 fee, went back to Window 20 with my receipt and documents (you have to take your documents with you to the kassa), handed them in, and that was it! I didn't understand exactly what would happen next, but we were advised to start working on the police certificate right away. It seems that after immigration services approves our paperwork, it will be handed over to the consular section, and I will be filing the I-864 through them, and they will send the interview information to my husband.

If anyone has any other questions I would be glad to help!

June 2002 we met at a mutual friend's birthday party

August 2003 we started dating

August 2006 engaged

July 20, 2008 ZAGS wedding in Moscow

May 18, 2008 church wedding in NY

June 16, 2008 we returned to Moscow for one last year

December 1, 2008 filed the I-130 through DCF at the Embassy in Moscow!

January 13, 2009 called the consulate and found out that I-130 was approved on December 22!! But still waiting for the letter in the mail

January 20, 2009 received an e-mail from the consulate that the interview is scheduled for Feb. 20th at 8AM!

January 24, 2009 received packets 3 & 4 and confirmation letter in the mail!

February 12, 2009 medical passed!

February 20, 2009 interview scheduled, but had to reschedule due to a wounded finger

March 6, 2009 new interview date---passed!!!

March 12, 2009 visa received

August 9, 2009 he arrived! (through JFK) Received IR-1 and now we're done for another three years!

August 31, 2009 permanent green card arrived

July 16, 2012 sent in N-400 for U.S. citizenship

July 23, 2012 NOA

August 10, 2012 biometrics appt.

October 5, 2012 citizenship interview (approved!)

December 7, 2012 oath ceremony. We're done!

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Feb 11, 2005 ZAGS wedding in Moscow

Aug 7,2005 married in the Cathedral in Dmitrov

June 27, 2008 mail I-130

July 11,2008 sent I-129F

Oct 2, 2008 Yuri received packets 3+4 from US Embassy Moscow

Nov 20, 2008 Interview....VISA APPROVED!!!!!!

April 20, 2009 mailed AOS

May 4, 2009 medical exam

May 21, 2009 biometrics done

June 5, 2009 received EAD by mail

Aug 10, 2009 interview-given greencard congradulations letter with stamp

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Pinenut   1

Thank you for the detailed description! It was very helpful to me ))) I just wanted to update this info and add my experience of DCF in Moscow.

I was worried about the residency requirement because the new visa website says they don't consider "temporary" visas like tourist or students as residency. The people from the Embassy said if you have been in Russia for six months (legally) without leaving, you are fine. When I got there, they just glanced at my student visas and didn't give me any trouble. I also went without my foreign spouse. They accept payment in dollars, rubles, and credit card. They even take American Express. The fee is now $420. There is a citibank ATM in the waiting area. And water fountains, yay!

When I got to the consular section, I just told them I needed USCIS / DHS and they let me in. There wasn't anyone in line or waiting for visas when I went, so I didn't take a number I just walked through to the second floor (walk almost to the exit, then take a right and go upstairs where it says refugees). They have renamed Window 20, now it is room 255. For me they did the same, looked over all the documents and then the immigration officer looked over everything. She then asked me about all my different visas and about when I met my husband, and I had to remember the approximate dates of every time I had left and come back to Russia.

That's all, now we are waiting for approval!

2008/09/22 Met

2010/01/16 Married

2011/10/11 Filed I-130 at Moscow field office

2011/10/18 Approved I-130 received by Immigrant Visa Unit

2011/11/08 Letter with case number received in mail, scheduled interview at convenient date for us

2012/02/16 Interview!! Approved!!

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Explore what really matters to you and use your passion to change the world—that's what Girl Scout Journeys are all about.

Girl Scout Journeys are multi-session experiences in which girls dig deeper into their interests and use the skills they gain along the way to make a difference in their community. While badges show the world you’ve learned a new skill, Journey awards say, “I found a way to make a difference.”

During a Journey, Girl Scouts do hands-on activities, connect with experts, and take the lead on a Take Action project with their community. And once a Junior, Cadette, Senior, or Ambassador completes their Journey, they’re ready to drive lasting change in their communities by going for their Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award.

Journey requirements can be found in the Award and Badge Explorer. . Volunteers and Girl Scout caregivers can also find the requirements in the Volunteer Toolkit .

Find everything you need to kick-start your adventure with your grade level's Journey.

How Take Action Projects Differ from Community Service Projects

Journeys encourage Girl Scouts of all ages to think critically, boost their problem-solving skills, and make an impact. They’ll learn something new and grow their leadership skills.

Take Action projects are at the heart of all Journeys, but they’re different from the community service projects that Girl Scouts may have done—and you’ll want to understand those differences before planning a Take Action project.

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Engineers in Canada can earn an average salary of around $83,637 per year or just over $42 an hour. Entry-level positions start at just over $64,000 annually, with most experienced engineers earning as much as $122,000 per annum.

We've compiled a list of the 11 highest-paying Canadian Engineering jobs for you to go through, along with some of the requirements for engineers and projections for jobs over the next three years. The data below from Canada's Job Bank will give you great insights into Canadian immigration for engineering professionals.

Biomedical Engineer (NOC 2021 21399)

• Salary Range: between $24.09/hour and $70.77/hour
• Educational Requirements: A biomedical engineering bachelor's degree and a master's or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.
• Job Prospects: The availability of jobs over the next three years looks very good in Alberta, Quebec, and Saskatchewan, and good in British Columbia and Ontario.

Project Engineer (NOC 2021 code NOC 21300 )

• Salary Range: between $27.55/hour and $67.18/hour
• Educational Requirements: A bachelor's degree in project engineering and a master's or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.
• Job Prospects: The projections for the availability of jobs over the next three years are very good in Quebec and good in Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and the Yukon Territory.

Civil Engineer (NOC 2021 21300)

• Educational Requirements: A bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a master's or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.

Mechanical Engineer (NOC 2021 21301)

• Salary Range: between $26.45/hour and $62.50/hour
• Educational Requirements: A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a master's or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.
• Job Prospects: The projections for the availability of jobs over the next three years are good in Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan.

Software Engineer (NOC 2021 21231)

• Salary Range: between $29.54/hour and $72.12/hour
• Educational Requirements: A bachelor's degree in software engineering and a master's or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.
• Job Prospects: The projections for software engineer jobs over the next three years are very good in Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Prince Edward Island. There is also a good chance of getting a job in this field in British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Labrador, Quebec, and Saskatchewan.

Electrical Engineer (NOC 2021 21310)

• Salary Range: between $28.85/hour and $69.23/hour
• Educational Requirements: A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and a master's or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.
• Job Prospects: The availability of jobs over the next three years ranges from very good in Quebec and Saskatchewan to good in Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Ontario.

Engineering Inspector (NOC 2021 22231)

• Salary Range: between $27.88/hour and $57.60/hour
• Educational Requirements: A university degree or diploma in the stipulated engineering field may be required, or trade qualifications and extensive related work experience may be required.
• Job Prospects: According to Canada Job Bank projections, the availability of jobs over the next three years is good in Alberta and Quebec.

Traffic Engineer (NOC 2021 21300)

• Job Prospects: Projections for the availability of jobs over the next three years range from very good in Quebec and good in Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, and the Yukon Territory.

Architectural Engineer (NOC 2021 21300)

• Educational Requirements: A bachelor's degree from an accredited architecture school; alternatively, you should have completed the studies syllabus from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC). You'll need to apply for licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers for approval of engineering drawings and reports.
• Job Prospects: Projections for the availability of jobs over the next three years for this occupation are good in Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, and the Yukon Territory, and very good in Quebec.

Geotechnical Engineer - NOC 2021 21331

• Salary Range: between $30.00/hour and $79.33/hour
• Educational Requirements: A bachelor's degree in geotechnical engineering and a master's or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.
• Job Prospects: Projections for the availability of jobs over the next three years are good in Alberta and moderate in British Columbia and Ontario.

Structural Engineer - NOC 2021 21300

As you can see, there's a wealth of engineering jobs in Canada for immigrants. This availability will allow you to work towards a long-term sustainable future for yourself and your family. It is, however, important to conduct the necessary research before deciding to live and work in a Canadian province or territory.

Immigration Programs That Are Ideal for Engineers

Express Entry System

Express Entry is an online points-driven system designed to manage immigration applications - the idea is to yield quick immigration results - this explains why it's the most popular immigration pathway. The Express Entry system comprises three immigration programs:

• Canadian Experience Class
• Federal Skilled Worker Program
• Federal Skilled Trades Program

What is the Canadian Comprehensive Ranking System?

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is a point-based system that was created to support the Express Entry System. Express Entry uses the CRS score as a medium to score applicants through one of the federal government's skilled worker programs. To apply, you must create an online profile. This will allow the Express Entry system to score your application and determine whether you can receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) . The CRS helps the Canadian government select the best candidates to live and work here.

You will get CRS Points for:

• CLB Language proficiency  (English and French)
• Level of Education (in and outside Canada)
• Work Experience (in and outside Canada)
• Arranged employment
• Provincial nomination achieved
• Siblings living in Canada as permanent residents/citizens
• Your spouse’s profile (if married)

It's always a good idea to learn more about ways to increase your CRS score .

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

The Canadian government has an agreement with 11 of Canada's provinces that allows each province to nominate immigrants who want to live, settle, and work there and immigrate to Canada. You will have to choose a province and subsequently apply for a nomination. The province will consider your application according to its immigration and labor needs and your genuine intention to settle in it.

The Provincial Nominee Program is for you if:

• You have the skills, education, and work experience to add value to the economy of one of Canada's provinces or territories
• You wish to live in your chosen province
• You hope to gain Canadian Permanent Residency

Each Canadian province and territory has its pathways and requirements. Some streams may focus on a specific type of candidate, such as:

• Business people
• Skilled workers
• Semi-skilled workers

Note that how you will apply for a PNP depends on the stream you choose. You may have to apply either the non-Express Entry process or via Express Entry.

The application process will require passing a medical exam and getting a police clearance certificate.

Applying for PNP through the Express Entry

You can apply for PNP through the Express Entry System in following ways:

• Create an Express Entry profile that shows the province or territory you want a nomination from. The province or territory will inform you to apply through their stream.
• Alternatively, you can contact the province or territory directly and apply for a nomination under the Express Entry stream. After you've received a nomination, you can create an Express Entry profile that shows you have received a nomination.

We've only touched on two of the over 100 options that will allow you to immigrate to Canada as an engineer. It's a good idea to take the time to go through the others. You can also take one of our Online Immigration interviews to learn more about moving to Canada and what you must put in place to prepare for the process.

Immigrate to Canada as an Engineer Today

With thorough research and professional help, you can land your dream job as an engineer in Canada sooner than you think. As you can see, engineering is a broad industry with many branches, so we've taken the time to provide you with the necessary information on the demand for engineers in Canada. Bear in mind, though, that the demand may vary from province to province as the shortage will depend on what the region currently falls short of

We understand that moving to another country can be daunting, so feel free to get in touch with our Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICS) for professional advice and guidance throughout the process.

What is the Fastest Way to Immigrate to Canada?

Express Entry applications are popular because applications are processed within six months or less of submitting a complete application.

How Can I Check my CRS Score?

You can check your CRS score to find out if you are eligible for Canadian Permanent Residency by using our CRS calculator .

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