Whirlpool Corporation’s Whirlpool Foundation recently supported the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT) STEM event – Girls Rock IT for the second year. The event allowed girls from grades 2-8 to explore coding and app development. Elementary students learned coding with Scratch, while middle schoolers created their own apps using MIT App Inventor. Parents and guardians were also encouraged to attend sessions on Internet Safety and Careers in Technology to support the girls’ tech aspirations.
With a high demand for tech talent and women still underrepresented in the field, Whirlpool Foundation aims to inspire young girls to pursue tech careers in Michigan. The company is dedicated to showcasing inspiring IT role models and helping girls discover promising opportunities in the tech industry.
Whirlpool Corporation is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, striving to improve life at home through innovation and its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, and others. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers.
For more information about Whirlpool Corporation and its commitment to innovation and improving life at home, visit WhirlpoolCorp.com.
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