OR Vodafone of Greece completed the code development program for the eighth year Code Like a Girlempowering even more young girls through their introduction to Programming. Since the start of the program, more than 400 teenage girls aged 14 to 18 have been trained, gaining practical knowledge to discover the field of technology and STEM professions. This year, Code Like a Girl took place at the Vodafone headquarters in Chalandri.
The 38 participants from various cities in Greece had the opportunity to be trained on HTML, CSS, Bootstrap and GitHubby experienced and experienced Vodafone Developers who guided them and shared their valuable knowledge, supporting them at all stages of the program.
During the program, the participants worked in teams, applied the programming knowledge they received and developed websites, in just 5 days of training. In the end, the 10 teams presented their websites to the jury, made up of Vodafone executives, who evaluated them on the level of code, user experience, and concept. The three teams that stood out presented projects related to road safety, mental health, and the cultural heritage of Greece.
The Code Like a Girl program confirms Vodafone’s ongoing commitment to promoting equal access to technology. Through the programme, Vodafone is supporting the effort to bridge the gender gap in STEM professions by giving girls the skills and confidence they need to excel in a digital world, starting with Code Like a Girl introducing them to IT.
Iro Melliou, Human Resources Director of Vodafone Greece, said in this regard “Our goal is to provide young girls with a space where they can discover what suits them in the ever-evolving Technology industry. Through initiatives like Code Like a Girl, we’re not just investing in the future of young people, we’re staying true to our commitment to nurturing talent. We offer ongoing upskilling and reskilling opportunities, empowering our people’s skills and ensuring they remain competitive in the digital world.”
Source: www.digitallife.gr
