Self-storage software company happy to help support local software education.
Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) February 13, 2014
Salt Lake City-based Centershift, Inc., a cloud-based software and services provider to the self-storage industry, is proud to be a sponsor partner of the Salt Lake City chapter of Girl Develop It, an international organization that exists to provide affordable and accessible programs to women who want to learn software development through mentorship and hands-on instruction.
“Centershift strives to shape a stronger, more resilient community by providing educational opportunities for community members,” said James Hafen, Centershift President and CEO. “Girl Develop It’s mission to promote careers for women in the field of software development is perfectly in line with our goals. We are excited about being able to help support both their programs and their presence in our area.”
“Girl Develop It – SLC is so grateful for the support of local companies like Centershift,” said Stacie Farmer, co-founder of Girl Develop It – Salt Lake City. “Together we can remove the stereotype surrounding programmers and will work hard to create a diverse community where everyone feels welcome and that their skills are needed. We’re challenging old ideas about who can be a programmer and we’re strengthening the field by opening doors for people who can bring fresh perspectives and unique skills to the table.”
In addition to a generous cash donation, Centershift has committed to providing Girl Develop It with office space resources and technical expertise as requested.
About Centershift, Inc.
Centershift has been a trusted partner offering world class self-storage management software since 2001. Centershift’s goal is to help self-storage operators increase revenue, improve efficiencies and reduce costs. Our cloud-based applications, Store Enterprise and Store Advantage, provide our clients peace of mind because of their unparalleled functionality and integrity. They integrate seamlessly with websites, call centers, web aggregators, mobile devices, centralized mail services, corporate offices and other business systems. Centershift’s customer base includes some of the largest operators in the self-storage industry, as well as small, medium and large owners and management firms. For more information visit the Centershift website at http://www.centershift.com.
About Girl Develop It
Girl Develop It is an international organization that exists to provide affordable and accessible programs to women who want to learn software development through mentorship and hands-on instruction. Our vision is to create a network of empowered women who feel confident in their abilities to code and build beautiful web and mobile applications. By teaching women around the world from diverse backgrounds to learn software development, we can help women improve their careers and confidence in their everyday lives. For more information on how to get involved in your local area, go to http://www.girldevelopit.com.