Camp aims to introduce girls from year 7 to 9 to the world of
technology and careers in STEM
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2018--
ACI
Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading global provider of real-time electronic
payment and banking solutions, today announced that it
will launch Coding for Girls Camp in the UK, following its
success in the US. The global software company has teamed up with West
Herts College in Watford to run its first UKCoding for Girls Campat
the college campus on June 9.
The free, one-day event is designed to introduce girls from year 7 to 9
to the world of technology and careers in STEM (science, technology,
engineering, mathematics). The interactive program will offer a crash
course in computer programming, including HTML, CSS and Java. It will
take place in a fun environment with the aim to make new friends and
build real-world skills.
“We are very excited about bringing our successful Coding for Girls Camp
to the UK. This initiative is all about getting girls excited about
technology and teaching them about the opportunities for women in
STEM-related professions,” said Melissa McKendry, vice president, ACI
Worldwide. “Historically, society has put more emphasis on boys when it
comes to math and science subjects. Figures show that in 2017 less than
30 percent of computer scientists were women and that the percentage is
on the decline. There is a societal mindset that needs to be changed for
a significant impact to take place. Along with educating young girls
about professions in STEM, our society and the parents of young girls
need to be educated on the importance of including women in such
professions.”
Key details of the Watford Coding for Girls Camp:
- Where:West Herts College, Hempstead
Road, Watford, WD17 3EZ
- When: Saturday, 9 June 2018, 9am to 1pm
- What: Coding for Girls Camp Year 7 – 9,
held by ACI Worldwide. Campers learn the basics of Block coding, CSS,
HTML and Java in a hands-on and fun environment.
Girls who want to take part in the camp should register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aci-worldwide-coding-for-girls-uk-tickets-45975864047
If
you would like any further information, please contact us: acicodingforgirls-uk@aciworldwide.com
Camp supplies, including lunch, will be provided by ACI; with tools and
equipment for the day provided by West Herts College.
About ACI Worldwide
ACI Worldwide, the Universal
Payments (UP) company, powers electronic
payments for more than 5,100 organizations around the world. More
than 1,000 of the largest financial institutions and intermediaries, as
well as thousands of global merchants, rely on ACI to execute $14
trillion each day in payments and securities. In addition, myriad
organizations utilize our electronic
bill presentment and payment services. Through our comprehensive
suite of software solutions delivered on customers’ premises or through
ACI’s private
cloud, we provide real-time, immediate
payments capabilities and enable the industry’s most complete omni-channel
payments experience. To learn more about ACI, please visit www.aciworldwide.com.
You can also find us on Twitter @ACI_Worldwide.
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