Authored By chloe.morrison

Leaders with TN Code Academy are hosting a series of summer workshops for girls between ages 12 and 18 who are interested in careers in computer science.

“Educators and workforce development professionals are beginning to realize the need for these skillsets,” Sammy Lowdermilk, director of TN Code Academy, said in a prepared statement. “Our efforts in Tennessee are to get not only females, but all youth interested in the computer sciences.”

The summer program, which is sponsored by Tennessee Tech University and Launch Tennessee, will help girls across the state gain interest in computer programming, Web development, gaming and computer applications, officials said.

100 Girls of Code will take place on 10 different dates across the state of Tennessee.

The Chattanooga workshop is scheduled for June 23. Click here for more information.

The 100 Girls of Code workshops will include an introduction into computer programming, a tutorial of the latest website development techniques and information about innovative gaming development strategies-all taught by two female programmers.

Lunch will be provided at each workshop.

There are only 25 slots available at each location, so anyone interested is encouraged to sign up soon, officials said.

Officials are also seeking more funding for the program through Indiegogo through April 30. Click here for more information about that.

Tech talk series, workshops upcoming

Last summer, leaders with local Web development agency Easy Designs started a series of talks called Code and Creativity.

One of the organizers, Aaron Gustafson, said that they are bringing internationally recognized Web and mobile expert Brad Frost to Chattanooga for the series next month.

Code and Creativity organizers are also adding daylong workshops.

“The attendance and enthusiasm for the evening talk series led us to consider offering workshops with our speakers,” Gustafson said via email. “Small workshops like these create even more opportunities for Chattanooga’s Web community to connect with and learn from industry leaders and experts.”

The daylong workshops cost $399, with a $100 discount for the first 10 people who buy tickets.

Gustafson said that the price is lower than what people would pay to get a similar workshop in a larger setting.

There is only room for 25 people at each workshop.

“It’s all in keeping with C&C’s vision of giving Chattanooga’s design and development community the opportunity to hear and interact with stellar Web designers and developers from around the world without having to travel or spend a ton of money to attend a bigger show,” Gustafson said via email.

Updated @ 9:25 a.m. on 3/25/14 for clarity.