THE 100 GIRLS OF CODE INITIATIVE
MISSION: Throughout the summer of 2014, we conducted nine workshops across Tennessee in order to raise awareness among girls ages 12 to 18 about a career in computer science. We are now touring 8 states in the southeastern United States. We must address gender parity in STEM fields, and this is a small start.
BECAUSE: The U.S. Labor Department has estimated that there will be 1.4 million jobs openings for computer-related occupations this decade, and the median job for people with a computer-science degree pays around $80,000 to $100,000. Of the STEM fields, computer science and computer engineering have the highest median earnings for recent college graduates without advanced degrees, and only around 12% are women. We want to change this!
HOW: In our Workshops female coders conduct a fun and interactive learning experience that includes an introduction to computer programming, website construction, games, and so much more. By the end of the workshop, girls have a better understanding of programming, the future of Computer Science, and a desire to enter into a similar career field.
BECAUSE: The U.S. Labor Department has estimated that there will be 1.4 million jobs openings for computer-related occupations this decade, and the median job for people with a computer-science degree pays around $80,000 to $100,000. Of the STEM fields, computer science and computer engineering have the highest median earnings for recent college graduates without advanced degrees, and only around 12% are women. We want to change this!
HOW: In our Workshops female coders conduct a fun and interactive learning experience that includes an introduction to computer programming, website construction, games, and so much more. By the end of the workshop, girls have a better understanding of programming, the future of Computer Science, and a desire to enter into a similar career field.
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"My daughter, Inara, attended the 100 Girls of Code Nashville session today. It was wonderful. I can not thank you all enough for the opportunity. Inara really felt as if she learned a great deal and is now enthusiastic about doing and learning more. Thank you so much."
Sincerely,
Kimi
Sincerely,
Kimi
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