Girls Who Code is expanding its summer programming to 50 additional U.S. cities, marking the group’s largest seasonal outreach effort to date. The nonprofit says the initiative will offer free coding workshops and mentorship to students beginning this week.

The program is designed to reach more girls and young women who have historically been underrepresented in technology fields. Organizers say the goal is to make computer science more accessible while building confidence and early career pathways for participants.

By adding new locations, the group is widening its in-person footprint at a time when schools and community organizations are still looking for ways to support STEM education outside the classroom. The expansion also reflects continued demand for practical tech training and mentorship opportunities.

Girls Who Code has positioned the effort as part of a broader push to narrow the gender gap in technology. The latest rollout will test how far free, local programming can go in helping more students gain skills and enter a field that remains dominated by men.