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GSEM establishes pioneering geospatial intelligence partnership with Gateway Global

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri is excited to announce a new partnership with Gateway Global American Youth and Business Alliance Academies Inc., a nationally recognized St. Louis–based workforce development organization focused on preparing youth for high-demand career fields. The collaboration will expand access to hands-on STEM programming and introduce them to emerging opportunities in the geospatial and national security sectors.

Beginning this spring, middle and high school Girl Scouts in eastern Missouri will be able to participate in three new workforce-aligned camp experiences and career exploration day developed jointly by GSEM and Gateway Global. High school participants will engage in a Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) analysis program, learning how geospatial data informs national security, disaster response, and global decision-making. Middle school participants will study cartography and digital mapping, gaining foundational skills used across technology, transportation, and public safety industries. Programming will launch this spring, with additional opportunities planned as the partnership grows. Check out the first program offered, GeoGirls: Exploring Careers in Land, Sea, Sky and Space this March and register today!

Strengthening St. Louis’ Growing Geospatial Talent Pipeline Gateway Global has played a significant role in establishing St. Louis as a hub for geospatial talent, providing certifications, technical training, and career-aligned education for young people across the region. The organization partners with schools, community groups, and industry leaders to prepare students for careers in GEOINT, cybersecurity, and other advanced STEM disciplines. The partnership supports GSEM’s broader efforts to offer programming that reflects the region’s evolving economic landscape and prepares girls to step into high-growth career fields that are vital to the strength of our local and national economy. As St. Louis continues to invest in geospatial and national security innovation, both organizations view this collaboration as a timely and strategic opportunity to develop a future-ready talent pipeline and equip girls to become the women leaders who will drive these industries forward.

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