On March 14, 2025, Oracle Academy, in collaboration with Aalto University Junior and Saunalahti School, hosted a vibrant and engaging Oracle4Girls event aimed at sparking girls’ interest in the exciting world of technology.
The event brought together 30 enthusiastic third-grade girls and 25 curious seventh-grade girls from Saunalahti School, providing them with two inspiring hands-on workshops designed to demystify technology and showcase its creative potential.
In the Oracle-led workshop, the girls dove into the world of Oracle APEX and embarked on a fascinating journey to create their very own AI application: OutfitGenius! Imagine an app that understands your personal style and offers perfect outfit recommendations for any occasion — these young innovators brought this concept to life with their own hands! This practical experience allowed them to explore the power of application development and the exciting possibilities of artificial intelligence.
Meanwhile, the workshop facilitated by Aalto University Junior blended learning with fun. The fundamentals of programming were introduced through interactive exercises, and micro:bit devices came alive in the girls’ hands. The delightful outcome? Each participant assembled and programmed their own unique digital pet! This hands-on activity fostered computational thinking skills and demonstrated the tangible and creative aspects of coding.
Oracle4Girls was more than just an event; it was an investment in the future, aiming to inspire and empower the next generation of technology creators and leaders.
A huge thank you to OCI Sales Executive Ronja Hjulberg, who leads the Oracle Academy program in Finland, and the dedicated Oracle volunteers — Tiina Huhtamäki, Jaripetri Kalske, Petteri Manninen, Jussi Järvinen, and Marja Lilius-Salonen — whose invaluable contributions made this day a resounding success. We also extend gratitude to Saunalahti School, especially Johanna Ojama (teacher at Saunalahti School) and Hanna Sarakorpi (Principal of Saunalahti School), for their open and enthusiastic participation, and to the incredible team at Aalto University Junior — Veli-Matti Ikävalko (Director of Aalto Junior Program), Riikka Keto-Tokoi (Specialist in Science and Technology Education at Aalto Junior), and Emmi Tuominen (Chemistry student at Aalto University) — whose expertise and energy were instrumental in making the workshops so impactful.