document: Developing a hardware and programming curriculum for middle school girls Techbridge provides experiences and resources that would teach girls technology skills as well as excite their curiosity and build their confidence . Funded by the National Science Foundation and sponsored by Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland , California , Techbridge is a three-year program that serves approximately 200 girls annually . Techbridge is hosted at 8 middle and high schools in Oakland and at the California School for the Blind in Fremont , California generally as an after-school program meeting once a week . Techbridge comes at a critical time in girls ' development when girls have many important decisions to make regarding classes and careers , but often lack the confidence and guidance to make the best choices . Techbridge helps girls plan for the next steps to high school and college with its role models and guidance . Techbridge also provides training and resources for teachers , counselors , and families
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