Girls Tech Together is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit organization aimed at introducing elementary-school girls to fundamental concepts in the Computer Science field through introductory activities, coding lessons, and interaction with professionals in the CS area. Over the last year, they have personally worked with over 150 girls (in a 10 week program) from over 13 schools in several cohorts. Girls Tech Together is also partnered with the National Center for Women & Information Technology, the DE Foundation for Science & Mathematics Education, and several other corporate sponsors.
Further Information/ Call to Action
Girls Tech Together Website: https://girlstechtogether.org/
Girls Tech Together Instagram: @girlstechtogether
Girls Tech Together Email: info@girlstechtogether.org
If you are an 8th-12th grader looking to get involved in Girls Tech Together, you can apply to be a GTT Mentor, Ambassador, or Event Coordinator here: https://forms.gle/q75S8ruKns498ahU7
Please consider donating to GTT to help fund our efforts here: https://girlstechtogether.org/donate/
If you or your organization/company are interested in creating a partnership or being a GTT sponsor, please contact us at: girlstechtogether@gmail.com
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Check out their website here: https://bornthisway.foundation
Further Information/ Call to Action: https://pleasestay.us
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Check out Teen Line’s website: https://www.teenline.org
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