New York-based Girls Who Code, a national nonprofit focused on STEM equity, will host a free “Summer Immersion Program” for 10th and 11th grade girls in Philly, exposing them to computer science skills and careers in tech.

The seven-week program — one of two dozen happening around the country, including Wilmington, over the summer — will take place at consulting firm PwC’s offices in Center City.

“This summer we are offering our inaugural program in Philadelphia,” said Eve Balick, regional partnership coordinator at the nonprofit, in an email. ” This 7-week program offers mentorship, sisterhood, and the opportunity to work together on a social impact project using the skills the girls learn during the program.”

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