Girls Rock IT: Coding for Good

Girls Rock IT Coding for Good

Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 pm.
Wayne County Community College District, Larry K. Lewis Education Center Building
8200 W. Outer Drive, Detroit MI 48219

Inviting Girl Scouts (Juniors, Cadettes and Seniors) and non-Girl Scouts in 4th – 10th grade to explore the world of gaming and/or app development through code!

Junior Coding for Good session (3 badges)
Junior Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts in grades 4th–5th will create a game using Scratch programming. Participants who would like to access their game after the event will need to create a Scratch account before attending the session.

Cadette and Senior Coding for Good session (3 badges)

Cadette Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts in grades 6th–8th will learn the basics of app development and create their own app using MIT App Inventor.

Senior Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts in grades 9th–10th will also create an app using MIT App Inventor while developing their coding and problem-solving skills.

Participants will need access to a personal Gmail account to create their app in MIT App Inventor. School-issued Gmail accounts may not work. Please make sure the Gmail account is set up before attending the session.

All students will learn about important female computer scientists and how to use computers to solve problems that help people progress in life.

Note: All participants will learn about important women in computer science and explore how computers and technology can be used to solve problems and make a positive impact in people’s lives.

The participation fee is $15 per student. Please note that, due to processing fees, registration fees are non-refundable.

A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided

Take advantage of this educational experience and register today!
*Scholarships to cover the cost of this event are available. Please send your scholarship request to girlsrockit@mcwt.org

A Parent Session will also be provided from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (No Cost)
Parent Session Topic: Careers in Technology and Keeping Families Safe Online

Parents/Guardians are encouraged to join!

Program gallery

Success stories

Meet Vanette Hill, a powerhouse IT manager at BCBSM breaking barriers in the tech world. Benefiting from the support of MCWT, she has risen from participant to lead of our ELEVATE cohort program.

We hope you’ll feel inspired by Vanette’s experience and the history our organization is making as we inspire and grow women in tech.

Vanette Hill

MCWT scholar Mariam Mahmoud shares her journey to success with her MCWT mentor match. All MCWT scholarship recipient are partnered with a mentor to guide and support them throughout their college career. To learn more about Mariam’s story, keep reading.

Mariam Mahmoud

Friends of MCWT Scholarship Recipient, Chelsea Carter shares her personal story of how MCWT fueled her passion for technology. Carter’s story serves as a prime example of how the MCWT lifecycle continues. To learn more about Chelsea’s journey, keep reading.

Chelsea Carter

Fay Ghoujeghi’s learning journey of professional development with MCWT has reached new heights. As an MCWT member, Ghoujeghi had an opportunity to experience a 6-month scholarship program. To learn more about Fay’s journey, keep reading.

Fay Ghoujeghi

Angela Matta shares her story on how her engagement with MCWT has led to scholarship and internship opportunities. Throughout the years of her involvement, MCWT has been the spark of Matta’s interest in computer science. To learn more about Angela’s story, click the button below.

Angela Matta

MCWT multi-year scholar, Himaja Motheram shares her personal story on how the GET-IT programs made an impact on her interest in technology. Throughout her course of the program, she grew closer to a community of girls who were just as eager to learn and engage as she was. To learn more about Himaja’s journey, click the button below.

Himaja Motheram

Taking scholars to the next level in their tech career is apart of MCWT’s goal to continue the lifecycle of girls and women in technology throughout Michigan. Take a moment to read this success story on Vonnita Jones, a former MCWT Scholarship recipient who was able to stay connected and engaged with MCWT on a career level.

Vonnita Jones

MCWT Scholar, Jenna Sultes shares her success story on how she has been able to grow into the MCWT community and continue her engagement as a former scholarship recipient.

Jenna Sultes

Learn more about the impact of MCWT’s Ignite! Mentoring had on Tatiana Duggan. This connection has led Tatianna to accomplish her goals and share her success story with MCWT and other young girls in tech.

Tatiana Duggan

Arial Magyar shares her story on how MCWT’s high school GET-IT program fostered her interest in design, coding, and programming, as well as how her skillset in technology has.

Arial Magyar

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