GWC Canada

We're on a mission to close the gender gap in technology in Canada.

Girls Who Code is an international non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology by teaching computer science, bravery, and sisterhood

INTERESTED IN APPLYING TO OUR SUMMER PROGRAMS?

Get the computer science skills you need to make an impact and prepare for a career in tech in our free, virtual Summer Programs. Summer Program participants discover tech jobs, meet tech leaders, and find community in our supportive sisterhood, all while investing in their futures.

Build Skills

Learn to code through hands-on real-world projects in game design, cybersecurity, data science, web development, and artificial intelligence!

Build Community

Join our supportive and diverse sisterhood! Make meaningful friendships as you become part of our lifelong alumni network.

BUILD A PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

Invest in your future by spending your summer with the world’s hottest tech companies! Learn about tech careers by connecting with engineers and entrepreneurs and participating in skill-building workshops.

WHAT IS THE SUMMER IMMERSION PROGRAM?

In the 2-week Summer Immersion Program (SIP), high school students attend live, virtual classes sponsored by industry-leading companies like MetLife, Bank of America, Logitech and Synchrony. SIP students will dive into the tech world and game design, covering beginner to intermediate CS concepts, the step-by-step design process, and the basics of UX design.

Open to students ages 14-18
2-week virtual program

WHAT IS THE SELF-PACED PROGRAM?

In the Self-Paced Program, high school students can explore web development, cyber security, data science, and artificial intelligence. Participants work at their own pace to learn coding languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python, and have the opportunity to build community through live events.

Open to students ages 14-18, including Summer Programs alums
6 weeks to complete course projects at your own pace

GET STARTED

Computing is where the jobs are but women and girls are being left behind.

Women make up 50% of the Canadian workforce but less than 25% of STEM jobs.

Code From Home!

We know that parents, educators, and girls are looking for support and connection during these challenging times. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to school closures and significant disruption to daily life, Girls Who Code is making CS educational activities available for download free of charge, to anyone who wants to access them.

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SEE WHAT OUR COMMUNITY IS CREATING

Check out our Project Gallery to browse some of the work created by girls in our programs.

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