Whirlpool Foundation Continues Support for Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT)
Whirlpool Foundation continues its support for the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT) by sponsoring the 'Girls Rock IT' event for a second consecutive year.
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Whirlpool Foundation continues its support for the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT) by sponsoring the 'Girls Rock IT' event for a second consecutive year. Held in the spring, the event targeted local girls from grades 2-8, introducing them to coding and app development. Elementary students engaged with Scratch, while middle schoolers used MIT App Inventor to create apps. The initiative also included sessions for parents on Internet Safety and Careers in Technology to bolster support for the girls' tech aspirations. As women remain underrepresented in tech, Whirlpool Foundation aims to inspire and support future female tech talent in Michigan.
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- Whirlpool Foundation's continued support for the Girls Rock IT event highlights its commitment to fostering future female tech talent.
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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 1, 2024 / Whirlpool Corporation
Join the Whirlpool Foundation in celebrating a second year supporting the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT) STEM event - Girls Rock IT. This spring, local girls from grades 2-8 dove into the exciting worlds of coding and app development. Elementary students explored coding with Scratch, while middle schoolers built their own apps using MIT App Inventor - all in one day!
Parents and guardians were encouraged to tap in and many attended a session on Internet Safety and Careers in Technology to help equip them to support the girls' tech aspirations.
With a high demand for tech talent and women still underrepresented in the field, Whirlpool Foundation remains committed to showcasing inspiring Whirlpool Corp. IT role models and helping young girls crack the code on promising tech careers in Michigan.
About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately
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