Why girls need IT
CC4G was set up in response to research that showed that girls start to lose interest in IT as early as 9 years of age. They start to think of it as unappealing and geeky – and something that’s mostly for boys.
This is reflected in the very low numbers of women in the IT workforce; only 17% of the 1.2 million individuals designing, building and running the systems on which we all depend are female and just 8% of computing A-level candidates in 2011 were girls.
This may not seem a critical problem for schools. But we think it is: girls now in your classrooms could be missing out on exciting and rewarding careers, and organisations are missing out on half the talent pool. With CC4G, you’re not just giving your female students an enjoyable experience and enhanced learning opportunities. You’re also improving their prospects of a well paid, satisfying career.
Tried, Trusted, Successful
Since 2005, more than 135,000 girls in over 3,800 schools have experienced CC4G. 84% of girls involved in CC4G state they are more likely to consider further education or a career in technology as a result. 98% of teachers who run the clubs say that members’ IT confidence levels have improved. This is great news for young women, and it’s also great news for education, employers and the economy.
“Girls can have a fun club with no boys and no pressure. We play music, some of us dance - everyone helps out each other. We all love it.” CC4G club facilitator
Click here to download our schools brochure and find out more.
Try CC4G now, free
We really believe CC4G is a great resource for schools. But you don’t have to take our word for it: you can try it yourself for two weeks, completely free. Click here to register for your free trial now. Have fun, play around, try it all out – and don’t forget to let us know how you get on.
Subscribe now
If you’re already convinced, click here to download your form and send it with your cheque or purchase order number/refernce for £350.
For that we will give you and all the students and staff at your school access to the CC4G website, including over 60 hours of innovative online learning activities and more than 150 hours of offline learning resources. We’ll get you set up and send you your starter pack, including posters, stickers and goody bags for students.