Girls Who Code, a national nonprofit, is expanding to Atlanta with free summer sessions (seven-week sessions) that teach high-school girls tech skills.
The Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program is a 7-week computer science course that embeds classrooms in technology companies and universities. Students learn the fundamentals of computer science – from robotics to how to build a webpage – while gaining exposure to the tech industry and mentorship from women working in technology. Apply Now for the 2016 Summer Immersion Program! Applications are due March 1 at 11:59 p.m. PST.
Key programmatic components of the Girls Who Code Immersion Program include:
- Skills – Seven weeks of intensive instruction in computer science, robotics, algorithms, web design, and mobile development
- Exposure – Speakers, demos, workshops, and presentations from female engineers and entrepreneurs; field trips to technology companies, startups, academic institutions and more
- Mentorship – Top female executives, entrepreneurs and engineers provide career and academic mentorship
The online application process opened Tuesday, January 19. High school girls who are current sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply.
