The first year coding class has been working on their AWS GetIT since the launch in November. Last Monday they took part in the competition Bootcamp.
AWS GetIT is an initiative designed by Amazon Web Services (AWS) to encourage girls aged 12-13 to consider a career in tech – challenging long standing gender stereotypes.
AWS GetIT invites teams from different schools to an app-building competition to solve real issues faced by their school or community. Along the way, participants learn practical digital and IT skills, experience working as a team, and gain self-confidence by presenting ideas to wider audiences – all while being exposed to IT as a potential career.
Since AWS GetIT’s launch in 2018, the program has captured imaginations and grown rapidly: by the end of 2020, AWS estimates that over 23,000 students from 136 schools will have taken part. The sheer diversity of the competition submissions reflects the varied issues and pressures facing young people today: app concepts range from managing stress and mental health and helping teenagers come out about their sexuality, to encouraging consumption of recyclable products and planning ahead to complete schoolwork.
St Josephs girls hope to build on last years success when one team made it to the semi-finals with their homework App Tick. A wonderful achievement for the girls and the Coding Department.
