History
Since beginning in 2012, Girls Who Code to date has served over 3,860 girls in 29 states.Together with leading educators, engineers, and entrepreneurs, Girls Who Code has developed a new model for computer science education, pairing intensive instruction in robotics, web design, and mobile development with high-touch mentorship and exposure led by the industry's top female engineers and entrepreneurs.
Specialties
Girls Who Code is a national nonprofit organization working to close the gender gap in the technology and engineering sectors. Our Summer Immersion Program in Austin represents an innovative approach to computer science education, pairing seven weeks of instruction in robotics, web design, and mobile development with engaging, career-focused mentorship and exposure led by the industry's top female entrepreneurs and engineers. The 7 week program (June 27- August 12) is accepting currently applications for current 10th and 11th grade girls and is a 100% FREE program which also offers financial support to students who are facing economic hardship.