Statewide Website Design Competition Now Open to Both Middle School and High School Girls
Do you know a middle or high school girl interested in web design? The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation is accepting applications for its 13th annual Website Design Competition. Registration is open until Oct. 15. In 2017, 80 middle school girls and 126 high school girls competed, for a total of 206 participants. To date, 1,085 […]
MCWT Leaders Recognized as Crain’s Notable Women in Tech
The world needs more women in technology fields, and these 26 women are doing their part to see that happen. Those who work closely with the Notable Women in Technology describe them as analytical, confident and collaborative. They secure networks, write code and identify new revenue opportunities, all the while inspiring young girls to consider […]
MCWT Hosts Record-Breaking Fundraiser – Golf Classic Raises Over $180,000
The Michigan Council of Women in Technology’s annual Golf Classic Fundraiser set new records for number of participants, total revenue and contribution amounts, number of volunteers, and support from sponsors. The 2018 Golf Classic was held on July 23 and welcomed over 250 golfers who enjoyed the 36-holes of golf at Indianwood Golf and Country […]
West Michigan Women in Tech Video
West Michigan Tech Talent (WMTT), an industry council initiative of West Michigan Works!, partnered with Ingalls Pictures to create a video that inspires women and girls in our community to consider a job in IT. Local women working in a variety of IT positions discuss welcoming IT community that exists in West Michigan and the […]
SVSU Summer Camp Empowers Girls Interested in Computer, Internet Technology
“The second-year camp represents a collaboration between The Dow Chemical Co., the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation, IBM, Microsoft and SVSU, the camp’s host. The first two gatherings proved enough of a hit with participants that organizers decided to offer an additional camp for high school-aged girls, scheduled from Monday to Friday, July […]
MCWT Seeks Nominations for Leading Women in IT
Woman of the Year in Technology award to be presented at nonprofit’s 2018 Gala. DETROIT, July 9, 2018 – The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation is seeking nominations for its third annual Woman of the Year in Technology award. The nonprofit organization will recognize a woman in Michigan leading or driving change for women […]
Technology camp for girls coming to SVSU
Camp Infinity aims to introduce middle school girls to computer and Internet technologies this summer at Saginaw Valley State University.
MCWT and its Partners Invest in the Next Generation of Female IT Leaders
Nineteen technology-oriented women received scholarships at a Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation event on June 13 in Southfield. The women are pursuing degrees that will prepare them for future careers in areas such as cyber security, machine learning, software engineering and electrical engineering. Over the past 13 years, MCWT has awarded $1,157,455 to […]
Kraft Meadows students snag first place in 2018 Girls Solve IT state competition
A team of five sixth-grade girls from Kraft Meadows Middle School were recently awarded first place in the 2018 Girls Solve IT statewide competition, an event that challenges students in the areas of programming, creativity and problem solving. The competition, which is sponsored by the Michigan Council of Women in Technology, required teams in fifth […]
Auto CIOs Join Technology Leaders for MCWT Summit
More than 800 technology professionals met at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center on May 31 for the sixth annual Executive Connection Summit hosted by the Michigan Council of Women in Technology and sponsored by FCA US LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors. Business leaders including Davide Ferina, Chief Information Officer, FCA – […]