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Code rocks as Butte girls learn to write computer codes at boot camp

Most girls signed up to indulge a personal passion. Meanwhile, they learn real-world, transferrable skills like HTML (Hyper-Text Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) programs for a strong base for the working world after they graduate from high school.

Traditionally a male career track, coding stereotypes are changing. Girls now grow up on a more equal playing field due to formal training like CODESPACE-4GIRLS that sets them on track for high-paying tech jobs.

"For this age group it’s huge that we’re getting them interested," said Lee Miller, library director. "They have nothing to fear."

By Renata Birkenbuel

Full Story: http://mtstandard.com/news/local/code-rocks-as-butte-girls-learn-to-write-computer-codes/article_f8411ece-a0fd-11e3-9c77-0019bb2963f4.html

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