An example of a recruitment flyer designed to encourage participation from underrepresented groups in coding opportunities.
This flyer uses a number of strategies to invite youth to programs, including those who may not yet be involved with technology: (1) Including relatable images of the target population, in this case, a diverse group of teen girls; (2) Highlighting benefits of participation, in this case, workforce readiness; and (3) Highlighting logistics that make programming accessible, in this case emphasizing the word, "free", and including information about the Little Coders Club for younger siblings to ease parent transportation and scheduling challenges.
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Submitted by:
Ann Schoenenberger, Kenton County Public Library
Audience:
Lower elementary (K-2)
Upper elementary (3-5)
Middle school (6-8)
High school (9-12)
Girls
Youth of color
Learner Experience w/ CS & CT:
Beginner
Some Practice
Experienced
Facilitator Type:
Library staff member
Community member
Teen
Facilitator Experience w/ CS & CT:
Beginner
Some Practice
Experienced
Type of Library:
Public
School
Library Location Type:
Rural
Suburban
Urban
Size:
Very small (< 300 students, < 10k population)
Small (< 500 students, < 24k population)
Medium (< 750 students, < 99k population)
Topic:
Unplugged
Text-based programming
Program Type & Frequency:
Out of school time
Ongoing sessions
Requirements:
Technology required
No cost
Ready to Code Pathway Connection:
Broadening participation
Resource Type:
Youth recruitment
