Ohio State Lima Campus is preparing local youth for tech jobs for the future.
Ohio State hosted their first "Girls Who Code" club this fall semester. The club is meant to introduce youth to computer sciences and build confidence in coding. It is open to grades sixth through twelve and despite the name, open to girls and boys. The students spent the semester working on a community impact project, coding a website that provides tips and study tools for students up to eighth grade. The club capped off the semester with a celebration presenting their work to their families.
"Our first semester went really well," said Rachel Richardson, Ohio State Lima Career Development Manager. "It went as expected. The students were really engaged in the learning and they got to make new friends from other schools. They're really proud of their of their accomplishments so far. They've all intended to continue to code after the session ends. I'm excited about that."
Richardson said she intends to host the club again next fall and it is open to new and existing students.
