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This thread is for PSCSTA members to introduce and discuss extra-curricular and summer activities available to students in 2023.

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Lawrence Tanimoto
Treasurer, CSTA Puget Sound (WA)
Bellevue, WA
K-12 Teacher (retired)
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This summer, Girls Who Code is offering free virtual programs for high school girls and non-binary students to learn the computer science skills they need to make an impact. More than learning to code, participants will meet inspiring professionals across diverse industries and tap into lifelong college and career support to help them succeed in their first interviews and jobs.

 

• In our 2-week Summer Immersion Program for current 9th-11th graders, participants will join live, supportive classrooms hosted by industry-leading companies like MetLife, Bank of America, and Accenture. With our brand-new game design curriculum, they'll learn the fundamentals of game design, UX, and the iterative design process. By the end of the program, participants will build a suite of short games using p5.js, a JavaScript library for creative coding. Eligible students can apply for laptop or hotspot access and $300 grants for financial support.
  
  

• In our 6-week Self-Paced Program for current 9th-12th graders, participants will learn to code through independent study and real-world projects. Students can choose from three learning tracks and earn beginner-level certificates of completion in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript for web development or intermediate-level certificates of completion in Python for cybersecurity or data science.

Students can apply at girlswhocode.com/summerapply by March 24th for the general application deadline.

All high school girls and non-binary students are welcome to apply, including past participants. We especially encourage students historically underrepresented in tech to apply, including students who are Black, Latinx, or eligible for free or reduced lunch. 

Check out our digital flyer or attend a webinar for more information.

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Meaghan Flaherty nonprofit
Bend OR
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To share with students (high school through college/university)!Interested in a beginner-friendly hackathon experience? There will be an inclusive hackathon for gender minorities in CS at Bellevue College on May 13-14 (overnight event). This is a great opportunity to connect and network with Industry mentors, learn new skills in provided workshops, and have fun creating a product with a team! I encourage you all to attend! More information on the attached flyer. TechTogether Seattle 2023 (mlh.io) 

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Lawrence Tanimoto
Treasurer, CSTA Puget Sound (WA)
Bellevue, WA
K-12 Teacher (retired)
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ChickTech is a national nonprofit dedicated to engaging women and non-binary people of all ages in the technology industry while working to create a better technology culture for all.

ChickTech's free mentorship program is designed to provide valuable guidance and support to students by pairing them with a STEM professional who can help them grow their skills and confidence, prepare for college applications, explore career options, and more!

Students can register by clicking the QR code in the attached flier or by registering here

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Lawrence Tanimoto
Treasurer/Advocacy Lead, CSTA Puget Sound (WA)
Bellevue, WA
K-12 Teacher CTE (retired)
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