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AI Academy for Girls

Who runs the world? Girls. A free AI, coding and future-skills programme for girls ready to create, lead and build what comes next.

AI Academy for Girls

The Problem

  • The future is shaped by AI, data and digital technology, yet too many girls are left out of those spaces.

  • Many girls use technology daily without being shown how it works or who builds it.

  • Girls from underserved communities face even greater barriers: fewer networks and fewer pathways.

  • A lack of representation quietly shapes what girls believe is possible for themselves.

  • Confidence becomes a barrier before ability ever has the chance to grow.

Our Solution

  • A free, supportive space where girls 16โ€“18 explore technology without fear or pressure.

  • Learning by doing: testing ideas, building projects and solving real problems.

  • Practical learning combined with confidence-building, mentoring and leadership.

  • Introductions to women, innovators and leaders in the field.

  • Moving girls from consuming technology to questioning and shaping it.

Facts + Stats

<1/3of the skilled AI workforce are women
45 ptsgender gap in generative AI use among some younger groups
13โ†’33%potential rise in young women's use of generative AI as confidence grows
9%of UK tech workers come from lower socio-economic backgrounds
At a glance

What, why, how, where, when

What

A completely free, week-intensive programme in AI, coding and future-skills for girls aged 16โ€“18.

Why

AI is one of the biggest opportunity gaps in education. We help girls see themselves as creators, not just consumers.

How

Hands-on sessions across AI, coding, data, digital creativity and leadership. Beginner-friendly and project-based.

Where

Symphony Studios, based at Oasis St Martin's Village in Tulse Hill, South London.

When

Planned as an annual October half-term programme. Dates shared ahead of each cohort.

Curriculum

AI Tools

How AI already shapes creativity, education, work, music and everyday life.

Coding

Beginner-friendly coding through practical exercises and guided projects.

Data & Digital Systems

How data and algorithms shape decisions, stories, opportunities and power.

Digital Creativity

Using technology to create, design and communicate ideas.

Ethics & Responsibility

Bias, safety, misinformation, privacy and the social impact of AI.

Future Skills

Communication, teamwork, problem-solving, presentation and leadership.

Experiences

Project-based learning

Build something of your own across the week.

Women in Tech

Hear from women and leaders working across technology and design.

Mentoring & confidence

Encouragement and guidance to ask better questions and imagine wider futures.

Final project moment

Share what you built, what you learned and what you now believe is possible.

Impact

Coming soon

This is a new programme. Impact data will be published after the first cohort.

Partners

To partner with us, contact hello@wearesymphony.co.

Be part of the work

Free tuition and mentoring only happen because people fund the work and show up for it.