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'IT Girl' Clubs

Monthly in-school programming for K-12 schools, focusing on providing young women of color with recurring access to computer science concepts. Students grow their knowledge on one concept through project based learning exercises.

Welcome to the Club! ‘IT Girl’ clubs offer in-school monthly programming for K-12 schools and social meet-ups for colleges, focusing on providing students with hands-on learning experiences in technology, helping them build essential skills for the future.

Students grow their knowledge on multiple concepts through project based learning exercises.

Clubs are tailored for elementary, middle, high school, and college students, meeting monthly for 60-90 mins to explore topics like Data Science, Al, Cybersecurity, and introduce career readiness opportunities. Students engage in skill challenges, accelerators, hackathons, and real-world tech projects, building a strong foundation in technology.

Peer-to-Mentor programs where experienced tech professionals provide guidance and support to aspiring learners. In the past year, 85% of club participants reported increased confidence in technology skills, and 70% expressed interest in pursuing a tech-related career introduced during a club. Our school clubs are supported by a network of educators, corporations, and industry professionals, providing mentorship and resources to ensure student success. Join us in empowering the next generation of technologists by supporting our school clubs. Together, we can make a lasting impact on students’ lives.

'IT Girl' Summer Series

The ‘IT Girl’ Summer Series is a dynamic, summer-long community partner learning experience designed for students, ages 8-16, to explore and master in-demand technology concepts. Our community  camps take place in June and July, combining interactive lessons with real-world applications. We partner with local community organizations to provide students with cutting-edge tech skills: students have the opportunity to dive into technical concepts such as drone technology, web development, AI, and more.

Create portfolio-ready projects: Students will apply what they’ve learned by working on practical, hands-on projects that showcase their skills and entrepreneurial ideas.

Engage with a community of learners: With a blend of online and/or in-person sessions, students will connect, collaborate, and grow alongside their peers in a supportive environment.

Gain confidence in technology: Our goal is to empower students to feel confident in their abilities, helping them envision a future in technology.

By the end of the camp, participants will have created a portfolio of projects that demonstrate their newly acquired skills, giving them a head start in tech. This program not only teaches technical concepts but also fosters creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork, setting students up for future success.

Partner Events

Partner Programs create long-term relationships with community organizations.  By embedding technology education into trusted community spaces, these partnerships create opportunities to reach a broader target audience, furthering our mission of increasing representation in tech.

The collaborative nature of the program ensures that the technology programming is both culturally relevant and impactful for each student for where they are currently on their tech journey. With workshop offerings of one day, multi day, or multi week our programs lets students learn the basics into specific technology concepts including but not limited to; cyber security, ux|ui, graphic design and many more. Whether your students want to explore technology as a career option or just want more understanding how it integrates with other industries, we make it happen! We’re confident that we can create an enriching experience that students enjoy! These short but extensive workshops offer instructor-led content and digital and/or hands-on experience that introduces students to the world of tech and how those skills can open doors to career opportunities.