CS Ambassador Program
If you're a high school student passionate about encouraging more young women to take computer science at your school, then we need you!
Every field, including medicine, entertainment, sports, education, business, fashion, and entrepreneurship is touched by computer science. Yet only 5% of high school aged young women take computer science classes. Ambassadors can help close this gender gap by encouraging their peers to take a computer science class.
2024 - 25 School Year Applications Now Closed
Next year's application will open in Spring 2025.
Drop us a note at youngwomen@code.org to be notified when applications open again!
Not a high school student or teacher? Check out our Partner Program.
What do CS Ambassadors do?
CS Ambassadors encourage young women to explore the subject, and lift each other up as they reclaim their place in computer science. CS Ambassadors connect with their peers to share their excitement and love of computer science. They visit classrooms, host tables at lunch, and speak at assemblies and club meetings. CS Ambassadors work with teachers and school administrators to breakdown stereotypes that hold young women back.
What do I need to become a CS Ambassador?
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Passion
A passion for encouraging young women at your school to take computer science classes
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Experience in a CS Course
Have taken a year-long computer science class (or be currently enrolled in one)
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School that offers CS
Attend a high school that regularly offers a year-long computer science class
Program benefits
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National community
Join a national network of young leaders committed to closing the gender gap in computer science.
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Recognition
Official recognition as a Code.org CS Ambassador to share on your college application, resume, and more!
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Resources
Access to tools and best practices needed to be a successful CS Ambassador, including connections to computer science professionals.
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Opportunities
Access to speaking opportunities (panels, conferences, local and national events) to share your story beyond your school community.
Partner Program
Closing the gender gap in computer science is going to take a widespread social movement, driven by the voices of young women in high school today and amplified by strong programs and partners.
We're interested in partnering with:
- programs serving young women in high school (in-school and out-of-school)
- current college students majoring in computer science or related fields
- early career professionals in tech (and non-tech) industries, and
- individuals and organizations with philanthropic interests
Want to get involved in our partner program, or know someone we should be talking to? Email us at youngwomen@code.org!
