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Curriculum
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Curriculum

Our holistic approach to building a curriculum enables girls to sharpen their skills while also unleashing their imagination to be bolder in solving problems.

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The c-tech approach

We’ve created a method that effectively combines the creativity of design thinking, the scientific reasoning of cognitive science, and the implementation of technology through computer science to solve problems.

How it works

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Identifying a problem
Students choose a local or global issue that they want to address.
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Extensive research
Students perform a deep dive into their problem utilizing online and tangible resources to gain a better understanding.
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User interviews

Students conduct interviews with potential users to learn how to best address pain points and to learn empathy.

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Ideation

Students brainstorm innovative solutions based on insights they gathered and move forward with the best one.

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Learning

Students choose a module that can guide them through every learning step:

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Mentoring

Girls are paired with industry leaders to help guide them.

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Prototyping

Students begin prototyping their solution.

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User testing

Students conduct user testing and refine their prototype.

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Entrepreneurship

The girls brand their company and build a pitch deck to present to prospective investors. They will also learn how to incorporate and scale their venture.

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Demo Day

The program culminated with the girls presenting their prototypes and pitch decks to a panel of industry leaders and investors, as well as their family and friends.

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Post Program

Alumni of the program still have access to resources such as classes, special events and talks, and are even encouraged to come back as mentors and program instructors to pay it forward.

2019 Summer Pilot Program Alumna
Creating a vending machine that people can put food in.
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Simryn,

James Logan High School
Creating a vending machine that people can put food in.
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2019 Summer Pilot Program Alumna
Gloria is one of htmelle’s youngest and brightest sustainability activists!
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Maritza S.,

James Logan High School
Gloria is one of htmelle’s youngest and brightest sustainability activists!
Maritza S., James Logan High School
2022 Summer Program Alumna
Company: E-missions for Students
Tanisha started E-missions for Students with the goal to make young adults more aware of the carbon emissions that they are producing.
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Tanisha U.,

Saint Francis High School
Tanisha started E-missions for Students with the goal to make young adults more aware of the carbon emissions that they are producing.
Tanisha U., Saint Francis High School
2022 Summer Program Alumna
Company: Puzzle
Tanushri founded Puzzle which guarantees your child’s safety by protecting the school itself.
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Tanushri R.,

Saint Francis High School
Tanushri founded Puzzle which guarantees your child’s safety by protecting the school itself.
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2022 Summer Program Alumna
Company: RecycleRight
Swara is committed to saving our planet by eliminating recycling confusion for everyone with easy-to-use, accessible technology.
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Swara S.,

Saint Francis High School
Swara is committed to saving our planet by eliminating recycling confusion for everyone with easy-to-use, accessible technology.
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2022 Summer Program Alumna
Company: Plus Minus
Rachael was not satisfied with modern habit trackers so she started Plus Minus.
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Rachael J.,

Saint Francis High School
Rachael was not satisfied with modern habit trackers so she started Plus Minus.
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2022 Summer Program Alumna
Company: Textbook Lab
Esther started Textbook Lab.
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Esther Y.,

Saint Francis High School
Esther started Textbook Lab
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2022 Summer Program Alumna
Company: W&S Donations
Evie learned that one out of four people don’t get safe healthy clean water.
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Evie L.,

Saint Francis High School
Evie learned that one out of four people don’t get safe healthy clean water.
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2022 Summer Program Alumna
Company: AccessSchool
Kayla realized that schooling resources cost a lot of money but sustained improvements to the level
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Kayla L.,

Saint Francis High School
Kayla realized that schooling resources cost a lot of money but sustained improvements to the level
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2022 Summer Program Alumna
Company: SafeLight
Franny’s main goal was to reduce gun violence everywhere.
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Franny H.,

Saint Francis High School
Franny’s main goal was to reduce gun violence everywhere.
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Curriculum FAQs

Women lag substantially behind men in terms of their representation in leadership positions. We believe that by teaching girls how to be innovative problem solvers, we are teaching them to be the future leaders of the world. By thinking and solving differently, they are able to close the gender gap with their technological ventures and ideas, as well as inspire the next generation of women to be disruptive and courageous.

Yes! This program is 100% free thanks to our program partners. We also provide laptops, supplies, lunch, and transportation assistance to our students.

Nope! No experience is required to enroll. We just ask that you come to class with an open mind, ready to learn and have fun.

Unfortunately, our program is currently only for Bay Area California residents. In the future, we hope to expand our reach and implement our program in multiple locations.

We are currently only accepting incoming High School Freshmen and graduating Seniors.

Statistically, this is the age range where a girl’s interest and curiosity in technology and science starts to decline. We want to intervene and implement a program that allows them to continue to pursue their desire to learn new and challenging concepts.

We aim to enroll 20-25 girls per program.

Not currently, but we are planning to make our program available online in the future.

The summer program runs Monday through Thursday from 9am to 2pm for 5 weeks.

The After-School Program is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30pm to 5pm for 10 weeks.

We prioritize accepting low-income and underserved girls but always strive to make the enrollment process as equitable and inclusive as possible.

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Helping girls achieve their dreams one class at a time.
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Help us make an impact and influence the future by bringing more girls into board rooms.
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More ways to get involved

make a difference As a volunteer

As a volunteer

We are seeking mentors, guest speakers, and individuals who can host field trips.

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As a sponsor

Support a program that can further their leadership education.

Learn and grow_As a partner

As a partner

Does your company want a high-impact way to give back? You’re in good hands.

As a participant

Join the rad, innovative sisterhood that is changing the future of tomorrow.

make a difference As a volunteer

As a volunteer

We are seeking mentors, guest speakers, and individuals who can host field trips.

leadership, sisterhood, innovation_ education for girls

As a sponsor

Support a program that can further leadership education for girls.

Learn and grow_As a partner

As a partner

Does your company want a high-impact way to give back? You’re in good hands.

As a participant

Join the rad, innovative sisterhood that is changing the future of tomorrow.