The program is entirely free and provides an immersive, project-based introduction to computer science with a strong emphasis on community building and exposure to female role models in the tech industry.
The Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program (SIP) is a free, two-week virtual program designed to introduce high school girls and non-binary students to computer science. Participants gain foundational coding skills in languages like Python, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on, real-world projects, often focusing on using technology to address social issues. Students will work on projects such as creating a personal portfolio website, a BuzzFeed-style personality quiz, or designing their own game using p5.js. The program also provides exposure to tech careers through networking lunches, speaker panels, and Q&A sessions with women working in the tech industry. Students collaborate in a supportive environment, building a community with peers and receiving guidance from TAs and instructors. The program aims to equip students with the skills and confidence to pursue further computer science education and careers.
A typical day includes guided coding instruction in the morning, followed by project work in small teams with a TA in the afternoon. There are also speaker sessions, panels, or career discussions, and opportunities for networking.
This program is ideal for high school girls and non-binary students who are curious about technology and want a real introduction to coding, exposure to tech workplaces, and a supportive community of peers, especially those with minimal to no prior coding experience.
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