Schools Workshop: Green Futures Jam

We all know that a green future for Cornwall is important, but how can technology help play a critical part in improving services? TECgirls would like to welcome year 8 girls from across Cornwall to come together for our first Green Futures Jam. Together we will look at how companies are already using technology to help make the world a better place.  The teams of girls will then have a chance to learn the skills need to come up with their own ideas for apps that can create a better green future for Cornwall. 

Plan for the day:

9:30-9:45 Why Tech needs more girls 

Opening talk from TECgirls founder Caitlin Gould focused on breaking down misconceptions and why the tech industry does better when girls get involved. 

9:45-10:15 Role Model Pannel 

Hear from 3 people who grew up in Cornwall and now work for ServiceNow, one of the biggest tech…