Girl Scouts Entrepreneurship Program
Jill’s Next Door proudly presented PSI’s Early Education Program® to the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida as part of their CareerSpark Entrepreneurship Program.
We are honored to support the Girl Scouts’ mission of empowering girls to explore career paths, develop leadership skills, and learn how to turn their passions into purposeful futures. Our presentation also highlighted pet safety, responsible pet ownership, and the importance of domestic and wildlife animal rescue in South Florida.
In collaboration with our wildlife rehabilitation partner, the late Sue Shearouse of Busch Wildlife Sanctuary and South Florida Wildlife Hospital, we provided engaging, hands-on experiences for the troops—including live kitten interactions, opportunities to support local animal rescues, and guided visualization activities designed to inspire compassion, confidence, and lifelong memories.
ENTREPRENEURship
Jill shares her path to becoming a successful entrepreneur, offering insight into what it truly takes to build a business from the ground up. She discusses the realities of the entrepreneurial journey, the challenges and lessons learned along the way, and what it means to be a business owner in today’s evolving economic landscape.
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Through her own personal story, Jill addresses the realities of combating gender stereotypes while advocating for women in the workplace. She explores the unique advantages women bring to business, the challenges they continue to face, and the growing opportunities for women entrepreneurs and leaders.
careers in pet care
Jill speaks about the pet care industry and the wide range of animal-related career paths for women, offering guidance on leadership development and what it takes to succeed and lead in today’s pet care profession..
PET SAFETY
Pet safety is a vital part of responsible pet care. Activities include learning safe handling techniques, bite prevention, understanding canine body language, and more. Girls earn a Pet Safety badge upon completion.
ANIMAL RESCUE
Students learn the importance of animal rescue by “adopting” a stuffed wildlife or domestic animal and caring for it in its own kennel.
EDUCATION PROGRAM
Pet Sitters International (PSI) is the world’s largest educational association for professional pet sitters. PSI supports pet sitters and promotes excellence within the industry.
Every Girl Scout has their own curiosity, dreams, and talents—so when they come together to decide which of the thousands of Girl Scout activities to try, the sky’s the limit. Whether visiting an animal shelter, camping, hosting a dance-off, or filming a movie—they’re learning to take risks, trust their gut, and team up with others for good. Girl Scouts who participate in the CareerSpark! series explore career fields they may not be exposed to elsewhere. The girls gain an understanding of the educational and experiential requirements to reach different career goals. They also earn about the status of women across industries and feel empowered to pursue a career in whatever field they choose. Source: Girl Scouts of SE Florida.