Launched as a part of the Gold Key Circle on August 1, 1997, Girl Biz!" is an innovative, interactive program that encourages and empowers girls 7-17 to build the world, not just shop in it! By participating in Girl Biz classes and chats in the Gold Key Chat Village and reading articles like Cool Careers and Money Matters, and Girl's Guide to Life, girls get the skills and tools they need to put their future on the fast track.

Today's career opportunities depend on math, science, technical and creative problem solving skills. Since many girls tend to lose interest in these vital areas during the "tween" years, Girl Biz focuses attention on developing the skills and education needed for the exciting careers and opportunities that are open to today's girls.

Simple Ways Girl Biz
Makes The World Better
for Girls

Using our real time, interactive chat software in a password protected, girl's-only environment, girls can:

1. Take classes like the Baby-sitter's Certificate
2. Get the saavy on finances in this month's
   Money Matters!
3. Practical how-to's for girls:
   Rachel's Girl's Guide to Life!
4. Cool Careers: Meet a real Admiral! Or a Zoologist! Great Careers can be found here!
5. Chat with women working on the cutting edge in science, technology, professional and non-traditional jobs. Check our Gold Key Chat Club for details
6. join our Pathfinder's Success club for entrepreneurs
7. take classes to build basic skills in leadership, organizational habits, learn memorization and study tricks
8. get tips on learning languages, take math skill builders
9. go on a science, art or cultural safari on the web or find out the process of invention

Girl Biz Features
in the Gold Key Circle

1. Money Matters articles give girls real world exposure to subjects like budgeting, the stock market, banking, how to read advertising, etc.
2. Girl's Guide to Life articles present practical, how-to advice on topics ranging from sharing a room to improving study skills for that big test
3. Personal Development chats like Anger: Friend or Foe or our Dealing with Time Bandits offer girls self-confidence and life skills
4. Creative thinking, sports and artistic endeavors are encouraged through Meet the Author chats, creative writing discussions or fun activities like Drama Camp, Cooking, Fun with Science or Puppy Kindergarten.
5. An online library provides Cool Career articles, and job search and college links so girls can explore and develop their interests and dreams for the future.

So, join the fun! Check out the Gold Key Circle and get a start on your future today!