WHIPPANY, NJ – A group of Northern New Jersey Girl Scouts traded badges for hard hats this week during “Trucks are for Girls: Fueling the Future,” an interactive STEM and leadership event hosted by Suburban Propane at its national headquarters.
The program, held in partnership with the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey and the Women in Trucking Association, introduced girls to careers in energy, sustainability, and transportation.
Participants toured Suburban Propane’s Whippany facility, climbed aboard a propane delivery truck, and tested their skills on a state-of-the-art driving simulator housed in the Women in Trucking Association’s “WITney” trailer.
Key Points
- Suburban Propane hosted “Trucks are for Girls: Fueling the Future” at its Whippany headquarters
- The event introduced Girl Scouts to energy, sustainability, and trucking careers
- The initiative is part of Suburban Propane’s SuburbanCares community outreach program
Inspiring the next generation of innovators
Throughout the evening, Girl Scouts took part in breakout sessions focused on science, technology, and entrepreneurship. Company employees led discussions on clean energy, innovation, and leadership, emphasizing how curiosity and creativity can drive progress in traditionally male-dominated industries.
In one activity, participants worked in teams to develop cause-driven cookie campaigns, blending business skills with social impact. Each attendee earned a Suburban Propane Patch and a Women in Trucking Transportation Patch for completing the program.
Empowering girls through mentorship
Fran Cleffi, Vice President of Human Resources for Suburban Propane, said the company aims to show young girls that opportunities in energy and logistics are open to everyone. “Through Trucks are for Girls, we want to empower girls to see themselves in industries that are driving America’s energy transformation,” Cleffi said.
Parents and guardians attended a concurrent workshop titled “Gear Up for Success: Your Resume & Your Brand,” hosted by Suburban’s human resources team.
Partnership with purpose
Sandra A. Kenoff, President and CEO of Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey, praised the collaboration, saying it gives girls “the unique opportunity to explore career paths they may have never considered and connect with mentors who are paving the way in nontraditional fields.”
The event is part of SuburbanCares, Suburban Propane’s national community initiative focused on education, youth empowerment, and local engagement across its 42-state footprint.
A legacy of service and sustainability
Headquartered in Whippany since 1928, Suburban Propane is a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas, and low-carbon fuels. The company’s outreach programs are built around three core pillars: Suburban Commitment, SuburbanCares, and Go Green with Suburban Propane, reflecting its century-long dedication to service, sustainability, and community growth.