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Future Chica Conference (7/18) Takes on COVID, Climate Change – the works!
Latinitas’ signature Spring conference: Future Chica is in its 3rd year in Austin this July. This one day event gathers girls and teens ages 9-18 to come together and use 21st century technologies to do some problem-solving on a global level. The day is broken up into three parts: intros to new tech, career presentation…
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Virtual Latinitas: Remote Summer Programs 2020
Born out of the need to increase the representation of Latina and other girls of color in media and technology, Latinitas has a long-history of pivoting and adapting quickly to social and economic trends and now, for the first time, a pandemic. Almost immediately following the call for shelter in place Latinitas began moving its…
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Amplify New and Diverse Voices in Media and Tech: Latinitas 20 in 2020 Campaign
AUSTIN, TX –Â 80% of Austin’s incoming kindergarten is LatinX and 50% of those kids are female so when you say the future is female, that female in Austin is most likely a “Latinita.” Almost 20 years old, Latinitas has been the only bilingual STEM nonprofit in Austin for this long and that impact is…
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Courageous Leadership Scholarship – Apply Now!
The purpose of Latinitas Courageous Leader Scholarship Award is to encourage the pursuit of higher education and enrich the tech industry through culture and gender diversity. Latinitas program participants who aspire towards advancing their education in Business and/or STEM-related majors (business, accounting, marketing, mathematics, science, engineering, computer science, and physics) are invited to apply for…
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REGISTER: Code Chica Cohort 4!
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! REGISTER NOW! This program is FREE, and upon completion of the program, students will receive a $75 stipend and a certificate outlining their accomplishments. Students will work together with instructors and guest speakers that currently work in computer science, engineering, technology development, and more, and will learn fundamentals…
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Journalism Boot Camp – Media Chica 2020 Is Here!
Ready to create your own story? Make your voice be heard and sign up for Latinitas’ new teen reporter program–Media Chicas! This FREEÂ three-day boot camp will give girls in 8th-12th grade the amazing opportunity to learn from professionals in the field of Journalism and take on first-hand reporting on local news! Get your work…
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SAVE THE DATE: Startup Chica on Sept 28!
REGISTER Open to all girls, ages 9-18. Girls will spend the day learning the business skills needed to launch their own startup up or product that identifies and solves community issues. As a team, working alongside community mentors, they will come up with a creative solution to a problem, pitch the product to a group…
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Sign Up Today: FREE Indeed Workshop on Sept 25 + 26!
Alumni – this workshop is for you! Latinitas is partnering with Indeed to host a free two-day Professional Development Workshop! High school and college students that participated in one or more Latinitas programs will have the opportunity to learn the tips and tricks to land their ideal job and meet with Indeed professionals! Do you…
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Volunteer Appreciation Social
We’ve had the best spring ever with the massive volunteer and participant turnout at our conference, kicking off our first coding school, exceeding our goal at our annual fundraiser, and having a spectacular club semester. This success wouldn’t have been possible without the help of awesome volunteers like you! This social is to celebrate the…
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A Summer Camp Experience to Remember!
Our 4-week summer camp program for girls 9-14 teaches media and technology through the lens of cinematography, design thinking, activism, and health & wellness! Girls attend field trips and interact with professionals in the field who will share their insight and expertise to help spark interest in media and tech exploration skills. 2019 Summer Camp…
