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YWCA USVI celebrates International Girls In ICT Day


04282016-girlsinictday-hoffart-helpingIn honor of International Girls in ICT Day Thursday, the YWCA of the U.S. Virgin Islands hosted a “Coding Party” using MIT’s Scratch program at the St. Andrew’s Church Public Computer Center on St. Thomas. YWCA USVI President Donnalie Edwards-Cabey opened the program with an introduction of  Instructor/Coordinator Rebecca Hoffart, who provided guidance on the projects. Some students chose to manage a virtual fashion house, while others opted to program in gaming or social interactive environments. Continue reading