Hi Barbara,

I’m following up to see if you need anything else to help you share our free summer opportunities. I don’t want your students to miss out on a life-changing summer with Girls Who Code. As I mentioned, it’s as easy as posting the Summer Programs flyer or sharing the informational blurb below with your community. We are still accepting applications until our general deadline on March 24th!

As you head into any upcoming summer program planning meetings for the library, I also recommend using our free Clubs program curriculum this spring or summer. While our virtual high school summer programs are run by Girls Who Code, our Clubs program would offer the library comprehensive resources to run your own Clubs program for 3-12th graders. See our Clubs flyer to see what thousands of other libraries across the country are also using, and please let me know if you have any questions!

With kindness,
Kenya

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Girls Who Code’s Free Summer Programs

Apply now to Girls Who Code’s free summer programs, with options running June 16 - August 11! They've got two great opportunities, so you can choose the one that fits your needs:

• Their 2-week Summer Immersion Program (SIP) hosts current 9th-11th graders in live virtual classrooms led by industry-leading companies like Metlife, Bank of America, and Accenture. You’ll learn how to get creative with game design. By the end of the program, you’ll learn the fundamentals of game design, UX, the iterative design process, and more, as you build out a suite of short games using the p5.js library for JavaScript. You can even apply for laptop and hotspot access and grants of up to $300 for financial support!
• Their Self-Paced Program gives current 9th-12th graders the flexibility to learn to code through independent study and real-world projects. By the end of the program, you’ll earn beginner-level certificates of completion in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript for web development or intermediate-level certificates of completion in Python for Cybersecurity or Data Science.

Both programs introduce you to inspiring industry professionals and unlock lifelong college and career support. For more information on our virtual Summer Programs, check out our website or attend a webinar. Applications are due on March 24, 2023. Head to girlswhocode.com/summerapply and submit yours now!

On 2023-02-02 20:02:39 UTC, Kenya Kirkman <kenya.kirkman@girlswhocode.com> wrote:

Hi Barbara,

 

I hope 2023 is off to a great start! You are probably already busy planning for summer programming at CT Association of School Librarians. Did you know Girls Who Code offers free virtual summer opportunities? We provide the virtual teaching team, tech access and need-based grants for students who qualify, and a supportive sisterhood where students can make life-long connections.