GIRLS WHO CODE CLUBS LAUNCH STATEWIDE.

• Position: Around Utah

Salt Lake City -- In partnership with Adobe, Dell EMC, Girls Who Code and Microsoft, the Utah STEM Action Center announced the launch of the Utah Girls Who Code Club Network, at an event at Dell EMC.

Starting in the fall 2018 school year, nearly 50 clubs will be hosted at schools, community centers, libraries and various organizations. Industry partners will sponsor and facilitate the clubs, creating a unique business and education partnership.

"We're thrilled to have the STEM Action Center expanding Girls Who Code Clubs throughout the state of Utah," said Reshma Saujani, founder and CEO of Girls Who Code. "Their efforts will not only develop the workforce of the future but also make sure our girls are prepared to succeed as a part of that workforce."

Girls Who Code was founded five years ago with the belief that computing skills are a critical path to security and prosperity in today's job market. What began with 20 girls in the heart of New York City will reach more than 50,000 girls in all 50 U.S. states by the end of this year.

"Through our commitment to Girls Who Code, we are able to raise awareness and visibility of technology among young women and help shatter the perception that the tech industry is only for males," said Janice Peters, program manager for sustainability and social impact at Adobe. "We're excited to help kick off this program in Utah to equip young girls with coding and creativity skills that will allow them to share their unique voices, perspectives and ideas."

Girls who join the club are part of a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models and learn about coding and to see themselves as future computer scientists. Beyond the club, girls can tap into an alumni network...