Media Advisory - 'Strong Girls Strong Women' event shows girls the breadth of career possibilities

TORONTO, March 4, 2014 /CNW/ - Girls from 14 Toronto-area elementary and middle schools are converging at Centennial College's Progress Campus on Wednesday, March 5 to participate in interactive sessions and activities designed to explore non-traditional career paths for young women.

Two hundred girls aged 9 to 14 will have a chance to change tires on a Smart car, draw blood from a synthetic patient's arm, use a welding machine simulator, conduct media interviews, try out a CAD/CAM system, play with a robot and more.  

Centennial College President Ann Buller will be welcoming the young participants at 10:30 am, before the girls move to the various activity zones. The Strong Girls Strong Women symposium is taking place at the Progress Campus Student Centre and adjoining Athletic and Wellness Centre in Scarborough tomorrow.

Members of the media are cordially invited to come and take in all the action.

	Photo Opportunity
When:	Wednesday, March 5, 10:30 am to 2 pm
Where:	Student Centre and Athletic and Wellness Centre,
	Progress Campus, Centennial College
	941 Progress Avenue, Scarborough
	(1 block south of Hwy 401 and just east of Markham Rd.)

SOURCE: Centennial College

Media contact: Mark Toljagic, Communications Officer, Centennial College, 416-289-5000, ext. 7142, cell 416-605-6012/[email protected]