Google is eager to fix Silicon Valley’s glaring lack of diversity, pledging $50 million to Made With Code, an initiative that will teach young girls to code. Unveiled Thursday in New York City, Made with Code seeks to reach girls at an early age, convincing them that computer science is a vital part of their future.
Google recently disclosed that only 17 percent of its tech employees are women, and Yahoo followed suit with similarly disheartening figures. The companies chose to reveal these numbers to the public because they’re intent on changing the current situation.ย Mindy Kalingย and Chelsea Clinton have joined the charge to help change things.