Pathways
Coding, Sisterhood, Bravery
High school students gain computer science and problem solving skills that they will need to make an impact. They’ll explore how they can combine their interests and passions in potential tech careers in Pathways, our free year-round program.
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WHAT IS PATHWAYS?
Pathways offers curriculum tracks in game design, data science, AI, cybersecurity, and web development as well as a vibrant virtual community on Discord (a free online communication platform). Students participate in optional corporate partner events, career panels, and advisor-led workshops aligned with emerging technologies.
  • 9th-12th girls and non-binary students, including rising 9th grade students, Summer Programs alums and graduating seniors.
  • 6-7 weeks to complete course projects at your own pace.
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  • Build Skills
    Hands-on real-world projects in game design, cybersecurity, data science, web development, and artificial intelligence.
  • Build Community
    Join our diverse sisterhood and make meaningful friendships as you become part of our lifelong alumni network.
  • Build a Professional Network
    Invest in your future by meeting leaders from industry-leading tech companies. Learn about tech careers by connecting with engineers and entrepreneurs and participating in skill-building workshops.
    • Want to learn more?

    Check out our webinars for in-depth information about the programs.

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    We're 100% virtual

    We accept applications from students around the world. Students in select cities have the opportunity to participate in in-person Industry Immersion Days.
     

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    Summer Programs Impact Study

    Conducted in partnership with the American Institutes for Research (AIR), this landmark study found that high-school students who participate in Girls Who Code’s Summer Programs are more likely than their peers to major in computer-science related fields in college, and highlights the critical role of targeted educational initiatives in fostering gender diversity in tech.

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    AIR Report
    Become a Teacher Who Codes
    • Training
      Training
      Join our teaching team and participate in our innovative teacher training that inspires interest in computer science and equips students with the skills to succeed.
    • Support
      Support
      Experience personalized guidance and access to robust resources that are designed to ensure you feel confident and capable to teach and support your students.
    • Community
      Community
      Become part of our diverse network of teachers who are committed to closing the gender gap in technology and advancing women in computer science.
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    See What Our Community is Creating
    Students in our Summer Programs code websites, apps, and video games to address problems facing their communities—from climate change, to cyberbullying, to literacy.
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    Become a Girls Who Code Partner
    Every year, major companies and philanthropic foundations sponsor our programs. Partners host interactive events and mentorship, offering students a truly immersive experience.
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    Our Impact
    • 760,000
      Girls, Women and Nonbinary Individuals Coding
      Our programs have served 760,000 girls and non-binary students across the country and around the world since 2012.
    • 50%
      HUGs
      Over half of the girls and non-binary students we serve come from historically underrepresented groups.
    • 5X
      The U.S. Average
      Our alumni are choosing to major in computer science or related fields at a rate 5 times the U.S. average.
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