World’s busiest Web site headquarters hosts, mentors PV youth
Description
ITEST project the Girl Game Company took its 40 middle school girl participants on a half-day field trip to visit Google headquarters. The girls were able to interact with elite computer engineers, check out what it's like to work in a corporate environment, and present their software creations to Google engineers. Field trips and partnerships like this are important in helping youth understand the real-world application of the skills they cultivate in programs like the Girl Game Company.
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NEWS DETAILS
Publication Year
2007
Source
Register - Pajaronian
Topic(s)
Cultural Relevance, Equity, and Diversity
STEM Career Opportunities and Workforce Development
Additional Disciplines
Computer Science - gaming and simulations
Computer Science - programming
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