Morris County-based Suburban Propane partners with Girl Scouts to inspire girls in energy and transportation careers
WHIPPANY, N.J. (Morris County) — Morris County-based Suburban Propane Partners recently joined forces with the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey and the Women in Trucking Association to host “Trucks are for Girls: Fueling the Future,” an interactive event aimed at inspiring girls to explore careers in energy, sustainability, and transportation.
The event, held at Suburban Propane’s national headquarters in Whippany, welcomed Girl Scouts from across Northern New Jersey for an evening of hands-on learning and leadership development. Scouts participated in breakout sessions focused on science, innovation, and entrepreneurship, gaining insight into how Suburban Propane powers communities through clean energy solutions — and how their curiosity and creativity can help shape the workforce of tomorrow.
Highlights included a behind-the-scenes tour of Suburban Propane’s operations, climbing aboard a propane delivery truck, and testing their driving skills using the Women in Trucking Association’s WITney simulator trailer. Girl Scouts also engaged in career chats with women leaders from Suburban Propane across fields such as technology, accounting, marketing, and legal. In another activity, participants collaborated to design cause-driven cookie campaigns, combining business skills with community impact. Each Girl Scout earned a Suburban Propane Patch and a WIT Transportation Patch as keepsakes.
“Suburban Propane is proud to partner with the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey to inspire the next generation of innovators, leaders, and changemakers,” said Fran Cleffi, Vice President of Human Resources for Suburban Propane. “Through Trucks are for Girls: Fueling the Future, we hope to empower young girls to see themselves in industries that are driving America’s energy transformation and to help them build the confidence to pursue any career they choose.”
While the scouts explored STEM and leadership activities, parents and guardians attended a concurrent professional development session titled “Gear Up for Success: Your Resume & Your Brand,” led by Suburban Propane’s Human Resources team.
“We are grateful for our partnership with Suburban Propane and for their support in putting together and hosting the Trucks are for Girls event,” said Sandra A. Kenoff, President and CEO of the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey. “This collaboration gives our Girl Scouts the unique opportunity to explore career paths they may have never considered, connect with mentors who are paving the way in ‘nontraditional’ fields, and see firsthand the many ways women are leading in transportation and logistics. We thank Suburban Propane for their support and for creating such an inspiring experience.”
The event is part of SuburbanCares, Suburban Propane’s national community outreach initiative that supports education, youth empowerment, and local engagement across its 42-state footprint.
