HELENA, Mont. (NMB) – Montana’s Information Technology Managers Council and the Montana Girls STEM Collaborative are seeking a team of girls aged 12 to 18 to participate in the Montana STEM Girls in Government Camp, a free two-day science, technology, engineering and mathematics event September 16th through 17th in Helena. A press release says the event is designed to introduce girls to careers and opportunities in the IT world while interacting with professional from the Montana state government.
The girls will learn about information technology use in state government, participate in a panel discussion with women in the field, visit state agencies and the state’s data center, work together on a coding exercise, be introduced to IT careers within state government, and interact with guest speakers.
Girls should apply as a team of up to fifteen participants. Special consideration will be given to girls from rural areas or small communities with limited access to IT resources. This event is free for participants, including meals and lodging for girls and their chaperones. Each team must provide its own transportation to and around Helena.
Applications should be submitted by June 14th. For any questions, call 406-444-1566.
