TechGirls
(Updated 1 Nov 2022) Parents/Guardians/Teachers, TechGirls is an international summer exchange programme designed to empower and inspire young women from around the world to pursue careers in science and technology.
APPLICATION WINDOW
CLOSED
DEADLINE
16 Dec 2022
PRIZES
TechGirls will:
Challenge themselves with new questions and concepts
Learn coding and tech skills from enthusiastic university professors
Network with influential industry leaders
Discover their own innovative leadership style
Create meaningful friendships with young women from all over the world
Explore the diverse communities of Washington, D.C., southwest Virginia and across the country
Inspire the next generation of women and girls in their home countries
Your U.S. programme begins with group international travel with your fellow participants from your country with a flight escort. Meeting all the other young women selected from across your region is the first inspiring element to the program.
The TechGirls staff provides 24-hour supervision and a safe and secure environment.
The TechGirls programme covers the following costs:
Visa Fee
Roundtrip international airfare from participant home country to the United States
Housing during programme
Double occupancy dormitory accommodations
Meals during programme
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Local transportation to group programme events
Cultural events organised by Legacy International
Emergency health insurance
OTHER KEY DATES
July 8, 2023: Arrivals and Orientation in Washington, D.C.
July 9-22, 2023: Technology and leadership training at Virginia Tech , Blacksburg Virginia.
July 23-25, 2023: Community Immersion and Job Shadow experiences in one of the following cities (Austin, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Detroit, and Seattle).
July 26-31, 2023: Washington D.C.- Visits to NASA, Capitol Hill and capstone events.
August 1, 2023: Departure from Washington, D.C.
August 2023 - January 2024: Development of an action plan for a community-based project.
HOST COUNTRY
Credit: TechGirls
Date Added: 27 Nov 2021
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