GT Scholars presents #GirlMeetsCode

Did you know that the technology sector is one of the fastest growing industries in the world? It’s a highly-paid industry with software engineering ranked second of the 10 highest paying entry level jobs in the UK. There are more than a million people working in this sector in the UK but only 16% are women (data from ONS 2019) and with so many employers looking for more women to apply to their roles, you’ve got to wonder,  why aren’t there more women in technology?

In 2017, we asked some of our girls, why so many young women aren’t considering careers in technology. There were a wide range of reasons but it generally came down to low confidence in their technology skills, not enough role models (that they were aware of) and a lack of awareness of opportunities in this sector.

So we decided to do something about this!
#GirlMeetsCode is a 6-month programme for girls in Years 9 & 10. The programme includes 10 workshop days held in Central London on Saturdays & during half term. Each year, we’ll be working with dozens of girls interested in coding & technology. You don’t need to have any previous experience of coding. All you need is to be open minded and to have an interest in technology. We’re looking for girls that are willing to go against the grain.

As part of this programme, you’ll be building and improving your skills in coding and technology. You’ll get to meet and work with like-minded girls, using your creative skills to solve problems. You’ll be working collaboratively on tech projects. You’ll also get to meet role models and women working in the tech sector. What’s more is that this programme is funded by our partners who are passionate about seeing more girls in tech.

So how do you get started?
There are two intake periods each year. Applications open in January & June each year. You’ll need to fill in a short application form to get started.

To register your interest and find out more about this programme visit www.gtscholars.org