Summer Immersion Program
Coding, Sisterhood, Bravery
The signature Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program will be running virtually in 2021. The 2-week opportunity is available to rising sophomore, junior, and senior girls—trans and cis—and non-binary students. No prior computer science experience is required.
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What is the Summer Immersion Program?
This 2-week virtual program teaches girls—trans and cis—and non-binary students the computer science skills they need to make an impact in their community while preparing for a career in tech. Participants will get exposure to tech jobs, meet women in tech careers, and join a supportive sisterhood of girls in tech.
  • Rising 10-12th Grade
    Now welcoming rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors!
  • 2 week virtual program this summer
    $300 needs-based stipend provided (for eligible students in the United States)
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  • Build Skills
    Learn to code through hands-on real-world projects in art, storytelling, robotics, video games, web sites, apps and more!
  • Build Community
    Join our supportive and diverse sisterhood! Make meaningful friendships as you become part of our lifelong alumni network.
  • Build a Professional Network
    Spend your summer with the world’s hottest tech companies! Learn about tech careers by connecting with female engineers and entrepreneurs and participating in skill-building workshops.
    • Attend a Live Webinar
      Register for one of our live informational webinars. Choose between our general informational webinar or an application walk through.
    • Download a Recorded Webinar
      Watch our recorded informational webinar, or an alumni panel discussion at your convenience. Please note, you will be asked to complete a brief registration page before accessing the videos.
    Choose a Webinar Option
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    We're now accepting applications for our virtual classrooms in the US, Canada, and the UK.

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    Become a Teacher Who Codes
    • Training
      Training
      Join our innovative teacher training that shows you how to spark girls interest in computer science and equip them with the skills to succeed.
    • Resources
      Resources
      Get access to our free resources for educators, from our women in tech spotlights to sisterhood activities, facilitator lesson plans, and more!
    • Community
      Community
      Become part of our diverse network of teachers who code who are committed to closing the gender gap in technology and advancing women in computer science.
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    See What Our Girls Are Creating
    Girls 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. Most partners host interactive events and mentorship, offering students a truly immersive experience.
    Our 2021 Partners
    Our Impact
    • 450,000
      Girls Coding
      Our programs have served 450,000 girls across the country and around the world since 2012.
    • 50%
      HUGs
      Half of our girls served come from historically underrepresented groups. This includes girls who are Black, Latinx, and from low-income households.
    • 15x
      The U.S. Average
      Our alumni are choosing to major in computer science, or related fields, at a rate 15 times the U.S. average.
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