Webgyrlz Code: Computer Science Training for Girls

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Did You Know?

According to Northwestern University, Computer science-related jobs are expected to grow 28% by 2020, and the national median salary for computer science professionals is $114,000 per year. (read more)

Thank You! Donors & AWESOME Sponsors

We would like to thank those who have donated to our program or sponsored activities.

J. Archie, South Carolina

LLE Construction Group, LLC

Nebula Studio, LLC

Phillip Looney Fit

Matthew Lesko

Bleu Gallery

Y.J., South Carolina

L.K., South Carolina

P.T., New York

S.B., Australia

PHOTO GALLERY

Who We Are

Webgyrlz Code is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that focuses on computer science training for girls and women. Training includes web development using HTML & CSS, introduction to animation and game development with Scratch programming, and introduction to mobile app development.

Webgyrlz Code is the 2014 winner of the EngenuitySC Ignite! Ideas contest

Webgyrlz Code Ladies-Only Coding Boot Camp is the 2019 winner of the Engage Richland Power Up Pitch Competition

Classes are taught at various locations throughout the Midlands of South Carolina. Click here learn more about Webgyrlz Code.

WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE?

EASY TO UNDERSTAND: Our program can be taught to girls as young as 8 years old
NO EQUIPMENT NEEDED! We provide all equipment for the girls to learn code and build their website. All we need are girls ready to learn.
NO INTERNET NEEDED! Our program was designed to be taught in ALL communities. No Internet Access? NO PROBLEM! Our program is taught the same way as class spaces with the Internet.
FOLLOW UP: Girls who complete the program will receive FREE email tutorials to continue to build on their projects on their own time.

In the News

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT DURING MIDLANDS GIVES ON MAY 5, 2020! We raised $1,234! More Details to Come

January 2021: Founder, Shambi Broome, named an IBM Champion (YR 2)

January 2021: Virtual HERO Kit initiative: This project was supported by a Beyond the Table grant from Central Carolina Community Foundation and was inspired by the On the Table initiative.

January 2021: Virtual Web Development Class for students, grades 3-8

December 2020: European Virtual Scratch Programming Workshop for kids & adults

October/November 2020: Virtual: Pilot Virtual Mobile App Development Class, grades 3-6

September 2020: Awarded the M.B. Kahn Construction Company Fund of Central Carolina Community Foundation grant of $1,925

July 30, 2020: Pilot Virtual WordPress Website Design Adult Class sponsored by Boingo

July 2020: Virtual Game Design Coding Camp, grades 3-12

July 2020: Virtual Web Development Coding Camp, grades 3-12

June 2020: Virtual Scratch Programming Camps, grades 3-12

January - March 2020: Afterschool Coding Workshops with Passion 2 Pay Project; Columbia, SC

January 2020: Career Expo with EngenuitySC & Richland School District One; Columbia, SC

Who We Are

WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE?

In the News

Webgyrlz Code at TedxYouth@ColumbiaSC