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Black Girls CODE Opens New Chapter in Raleigh-Durham, Seeks to Inspire Girls Through Technology

Black Girls CODE Opens New Chapter in Raleigh-Durham, Seeks to Inspire Girls Through Technology
Posted By: How May I Help You NC on July 09, 2015

Girls now have the opportunity to learn website and mobile app development through summer camp and workshops that are supported by Verizon and North Carolina Central University (NCCU).

DURHAM, N.C., July 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Girls in the Raleigh-Durham area have a great opportunity this month to learn computer science and coding through two innovative programs offered by the new, local chapter of Black Girls CODE, an organization which focuses on helping minority girls in underserved areas better understand programming and digital technology.



The programs, organized by Black Girls CODE and brought to the Raleigh - Durham area for the first time by Verizon and NCCU, will offer young girls valuable skills in ideation, computation science, teamwork and public speaking. The programs are inexpensive and need-based scholarships are available.

The first event in Raleigh - Durham is a one day workshop entitled Build A Website in a Day. The event kicks off on July 11 for girls ages seven to 17. Attendees will learn basic web design and build their own websites using coding, such as HTML and CSS.

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