Code For Cape Town

Code for Cape Town (Code4CT) is a programme that introduces young girls to basic web building skills and exposes them to opportunities in the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) sector. Participants are trained in web development, design principles, as well as courses in professional development. Code4CT aims to inspire a generation of young girls who are well-prepared with a toolkit of technical and soft skills in order to achieve high impact in the workplace.



Who We Are

Code for Cape Town (Code4CT) is a programme that introduces young girls to basic web building skills and exposes them to opportunities in the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) sector. Participants are trained in web development, design principles, as well as courses in professional development. Code4CT aims to inspire a generation of young girls who are well-prepared with a toolkit of technical and soft skills in order to achieve high impact in the workplace.

Coding

Learn how to build your own websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript & JQuery. Go on to explore exciting modules from game development to user experience design.

Communication

Learn how to pitch ideas, represent yourself online, communicate professionally and work with online collaboration tools.

Problem Solving

Apply your coding skills to issues you are interested in. You will learn how to tackle complex problems using the design thinking process..

Career Guidance

Apply your coding skills to issues you are interested in. You will learn how to tackle complex problems using the design thinking process..

Our Portfolio

We equip high potential female learners with the coding, problem solving and life skills that will allow them to leverage technology to contribute meaningfully to South Africa’s innovation system.

Meet Our Team

Emma Dicks

Founder and Director

Emma is passionate about providing high quality education that enables young people to bring innovative ideas to life and play an active role in South Africa’s economy.

Andrea Petersen

Operations Lead

Andrea thrives on seeing key players in the Code4CT ecosystem discover how they can make the greatest impact

Tegan Crous

Program Lead

Tegan heads up the high school program. She is spurred on by a heart for people and seeing them pursue their potential in a safe, fun and nurturing environment.

Tracy-Anne Sikenjana

Leadership Program Coordinator

Tracy joined the Code4CT program in 2015 and then matriculated from Rustenburg Girls’ High in 2016. She decided to intern with Code4CT to give back to an organisation that had a large impact on her personal growth and development.

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