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MCWT Hosts First GET IT Connection Summit in Ann Arbor
On Oct. 1, MCWT, Ford Motor Company, University of Michigan Information and Technology Services, and Flagstar Bank Foundation partnered to bring an exciting day of technology, learning and skill-building to over 300 high school girls.
The GET IT Connection Summit was held at UofM in Ann Arbor where attendees learned about opportunities in technology careers, essay writing for college applications, internships, transitioning to college, and financial readiness, while enjoying an inspirational keynote address from Liz Murray who spoke about her journey “From Homeless to Harvard.”
Emmy award-winning meteorologist and reporter at WDIV Local 4 News, Andrew Humphrey, emceed the event.
The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation strives to inspire and grow girls and women in technology fields, aspiring to make Michigan the No. 1 state for women in technology. The organization supports Michigan’s female IT workforce, students, corporate partners, schools and the overall community with programming, scholarships, networking, learning, mentoring, and technology experiences.
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