TechGYRLS is an 8-week program for girls ages 9-14 designed to raise interest and confidence in STEAM fields through developing technological skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving. The program is run by YWCA Metropolitan Chicago on Saturdays from January to March and is free to register. It includes sessions on creating simple video games to teach skills like project management while being mentored by gaming experts.

1. TechGYRLS ( ages 9-14) is a youth empowerment program designed to raise girls’ interest,
confidence and self—efficacy in the critical areas of science, technology, engineering, arts
and mathematics (STEAM). The TechGYRLS program will help young girls develop the
usage of technological tools, critical thinking and problem-solving skills in any profession
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
Parks Francis Center
6600 S. Cottage Grove
Chicago, IL 60637
www.ywcachicago.org
To REGISTER call 773-496-5645 or email techgyrls@ywcachicago.org
Saturdays, January 24 - March 14, 2015
TIME : 9a—12 COST: FREE
YWCA Parks Francis Center
TechGYRLS Got Game is an 8-week gaming
session allowing students to create a simple
beta-version games while:
•Learning project management
•Being mentored by today’s gaming experts
•Utilizing latest gaming software
•Gaining real-time feedback across platforms