Girls Who Code

The Idea

Girls Who Code (GWC) is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. Computing is where the jobs are — and where they will be in the future, but fewer than 1 in 5 computer science graduates are women. GWC Clubs are free extracurricular programs for 3rd-5th and 6th-12th grade girls that teach participants about Computer Science (CS) in a fun and safe environment!

GWC Clubs take place throughout the academic year. They serve as a place for girls to spend time together while learning about CS and building their confidence. Clubs provide participants with a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models, and an opportunity to use their skills to positively impact their community.

Clubs are hosted at non-profit locations, such as schools, libraries, and community centers. They are led by volunteer Facilitators, who use the curriculum and resources provided by GWC on our learning platform, HQ.

ChangeX and GWC have teamed up with Microsoft to support community leaders in Southern Virginia to get more girls coding. Sign up here to get started