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Dell and Girl Scouts of the USA Join for 'Be the Video Game Developer' Program [Manufacturing Close - Up]
[October 25, 2014]

Dell and Girl Scouts of the USA Join for 'Be the Video Game Developer' Program [Manufacturing Close - Up]


(Manufacturing Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Dell and Girl Scouts of the USA have come together to support Information Communications Technology programming for underserved girls and a number of Girl Scout councils with the enhanced "Be the Video Game Developer" Program.



The two-year investment of $788,500 from Dell Powering the Possible Youth Learning launches girls' creativity to the moon.

"Be the Video Game Developer" program puts girls in the driver's seat of ideation in video game development. Learning rules, goals, space, components and core mechanics in addition to experiencing designing, testing, re-designing and re-testing allows girls to learn, grow and control their own virtual reality.


"We are very excited to be giving girls the opportunity to gain this invaluable, hands-on glimpse into the world of video game programming for another two years," said GSUSA national CEO Anna Maria Chavez. "Keeping girls ahead of the global technology curve means ensuring they have the opportunity to interface with new technologies and to gain the skills and confidence needed to be leaders in the emerging fields of tomorrow. Through this partnership with Dell, we are continuing to give girls everywhere the opportunity to tap into their own potential in the world of video game design." According to a media release, entering the third year of the game, there are enhancements for mobile devices plus new versions which make girls problem solve using coding. Girls are not only scoring points or collecting badges in their gaining knowledge and exposure to a whole new world of opportunity. For some girls it's making their dreams a reality. For Dell and Girl Scouts of the USA, it's investing in our future.

"Engaging girls with technology at a young age is critical to developing the next generation of female business leaders," said Trisa Thompson, vice president of Corporate Responsibility at Dell. "Girl Scouts empowers young women and makes technology fun. It's a fantastic partnership for us." More information and complete details: www.girlscouts.org ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved.

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