Shoo-bee-doo-be-do! Rails Girls is setting the beat with laughter & coding in Baltimore, Maryland. During this free workshop, High School girls will jump into the exciting world of building web applications with Ruby on Rails & meet new friends along the way. No experience required – just curiosity!
To register for Rails Girls, please visit the event page on the CRTC Website here
9 May will also feature Cupcakes & Computers, an event open to Elementary and Middle School girls to get them interested and excited about computers and technology.
To register for Cupcakes & Computers, please visit the event page on the CRTC Website here
Rails Girls aims to give tools to girls to build their ideas and dreams.
You learn designing and coding by doing it with help from our expert coaches while learning with other awesome girls.
You want to help? Excellent. We are looking for Rails coaches. Submit an application.
| 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
Rails Girls Installation PartyGet to know the other attendees a little bit beforehand. Bring your laptop to have Ruby on Rails installed for you to use on Saturday at the workshop. Stay for some pizza and cupcakes. |
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Cupcakes & ComputersAge based activities for Elementary and Middle School girls related to computers and technology. Pizza and of course... cupcakes will be provided. |
| 9:00 am - 9:30 am |
Installation Party, The SequelIf you didn't make it to the Installation Party on Friday, plan to come early to get Ruby on Rails installed on your machine. |
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| 9:30 am - 10:00 am |
Registration & BreakfastSign in, grab some grub and get ready to code! |
| 10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Welcome & Introduction of CoachesLearn about the day and meet the people who will make it happen. |
| 10:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Introduction to RubyEnough small talk, let's jump in and see what Ruby is all about! We'll have hands on coding time, some awesome speakers & a break to grab something to drink and meet new friends. |
| 12:00 - 1:00 pm |
LunchFree food....and some free time to chat with your amazing coaches. |
| 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
Ruby on Rails Application WorkshopTake your rockin' skills that you learned in the morning and code a Ruby on Rails application. We'll also take some time to grab some snacks and learn about programming as a career. |
| 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
Wrap UpShowcase what you learned and find out how to learn more. Trade emails with new friends or enjoy some free time to keep coding! |
Application process:
1) Please complete the online Registration Application by April 25, 2014.
2) Applications will be reviewed and confirmed participants will be notified by April 28, 2014.
Questions? info@chesapeaketech.org
Without the Chesapeake regional tech scene, we would be lost! A big thank you to our sponsors and partners in this event:
CTRC is a resource for knowledge and education for technology companies in and around the Annapolis-Washington-Baltimore region.
IntelliGenesis is a full service software development company providing program management, software engineering and training to clients worldwide.
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Seton Keough High School is a Catholic college preparatory school dedicated to promoting excellence in education and developing leadership in young women.
Follow @SetonKeoughHS
How much does the workshop cost? Nothing, nada, zip, zilch. It’s free – you just need to be excited!
Who is this workshop aimed for?
Rails Girls Baltimore is for High School girls who have basic knowledge of working with a computer and want to check out what programming is all about.
Girls may bring a parent, but are not required to. If parents elect to stay, they will need to provide their own lunches & snacks.
I know how to program Ruby on Rails. How can I help? We are looking for people to be coaches. Fill out the coach's application.