Girls Who Code: Local chapter highlight

Girls Who Code is a non-profit organization on a mission to close the gender gap in tech.

In 1995, 37% of computer scientists were women. Today, that number has dropped to 24%. We’re determined to reverse this trend and start seeing more women entering the field. Knowing that we most often lose these promising potential coders between the ages of 13 and 17, Girls Who Code offers opportunities for teenage and preteen girls to explore and learn coding in a fun and friendly environment. Here are some of the local chapters that are doing amazing work in Ting towns!

Arizona

The University of Arizona hosts a Girls Who Code chapter for 6-12th grade students. While the program targets young girls and non-binary youth, they emphasize this opportunity is open to anyone of any gender identity. Visit their website to learn more about this program.

Colorado

Greater Denver

Two years ago, four Girls Who Code clubs launched in Cherry Creek Schools. Read more about how students are being inspired at Liberty, Infinity, Laredo and West Middle Schools.

Colorado Springs

In Colorado Springs, Girls Who Code chapters offer young women opportunities to delve into the world of coding and technology. Programs at Henry Elementary, North Middle School, Evans Elementary, Widefield High School, and Discovery Canyon Campus all inspire students and foster a passion for coding.

Idaho

Ting is proud to support the Girls Who Code - Sandpoint chapter. Hosted by the East Bonner County Library, the chapter meets weekly on Tuesdays. Find out more about this program here.

Another exciting program is the CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Education Program. At the center of CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition in which high school students emulate IT professionals tasked with managing and protecting the network of a small company. Sandpoint High proudly enters its own team, established in 2015, into the annual competition.

North Carolina

Ms. Ferreria at Olive Chapel Elementary in Apex, NC, runs a local chapter of Girls Who Code for fifth graders. She is also the Robotics/Coding Club lead and head of the school’s Garden Club.

To support Ms. Ferreria in her amazing efforts to provide a rich learning environment, visit her website.

Southern California

Culver City

Thanks to one Hamilton High School sophomore taking matters into her own hands, the school now has a Girls Who Code chapter. Club members build coding skills and community as they complete coding projects. Free curriculum, meeting guides, tutorials, and facilitator support are all provided.

Solana Beach

The Canyon Crest Academy Girls Who Code chapter meets at lunchtime on Thursdays, with a stated aim “to encourage more girls to explore the computer science and engineering fields.” Find out more at their website.

Tennessee

Memphis is home to 15 Girls Who Code chapters, which can be found at https://girlswhocode.com/locations. The city also hosts a Black Girls Code chapter, which educates and empowers girls of color in the digital space. Check out their website to learn more about the programming.

Virginia

Alexandria

There are a number of Girls Who Code clubs listed in Alexandria. Interested in starting one yourself or know someone who might be? Starting a brand new club is easy; find out how to start your club today. Or if you’re involved with any of the following institutions, here’s your opportunity to help continue the great work that’s already been started!

Charlottesville

The University of Virginia hosts a chapter of Girls Who Code, for more information, visit their website. 

Westminster

MAGIC’s Spire Girls Project introduces middle school and high-school girls to the opportunities available to young women in the STEM fields. Spire encourages girls to aSpire to succeed and InSpire others to follow in their footsteps. Find out more about the Spire Girls Project.

Remote learning opportunities

Don't see a location in your area? Girls Who Code also offers virtual summer programs that prepare students to thrive in school and work. Learn more here.