In an age where smartphones and tablets are everywhere, coding is no longer just for “tech professionals” young people are stepping up to build apps that shine a light on social issues, help communities, and drive positive change.

A recent evaluation by the American Institutes for Research (AIR) found that students who participate in GWC’s Summer Immersion Program or Self-Paced Program are significantly more likely than their peers to choose computer science as a field of study in college.