Conestoga events

Go CODE Girl

March 20, 2021 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Virtual event

Go CODE Girl is an opportunity for girls in Grades 7 and 8 and their parents/caregivers to learn more about the world of coding.

Join Conestoga's School of Applied Computer Science and IT virtually for guest speakers as well as fun, hands-on activities facilitated by current students. This annual event is in collaboration with the Ontario Network of Women in Engineering (ONWIE).

The morning will include two hands-on activities that introduce the principles of coding and the power of applied computer science. There will also be opportunities for participants to hear from role models, learn about their work, projects and accomplishments, and gain insight into education and career possibilities. 

Participants will require a laptop or computer with internet access. There is no cost to participate in this program.

Agenda:

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: Welcome & Keynote Speaker

  • Samantha Campbell, Frontend Developer at Bungalow

10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.: Student Workshop 1

10:50 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: Break

11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.: Student Workshop 2

11:50 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Break

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Guest Panelists & Closing Remarks

  • Margaret Tavares, Business Development & Operations Manager at Vehikl
  • Laura Fadrique, Research Coordinator at University of Waterloo
  • Laurie Lafleur, Senior Imaging Consultant at Paragon Consulting Partners

To register:

To register**, please visit ONWIE

Registration closes March 18. Spots are limited.

Please note the event is intended for students in Grades 7 and 8. Registration must be completed by a parent/guardian in order for their student to participate. Please be sure to review the Code of Conduct and Parental Waiver Form in its entirety.

** If you have more than one student in your household wanting to attend, please complete a separate registration for each student.

For more information:

For more information, please contact Kyla Frankowski.