Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation
Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation
Dear MCWT Community,
First and foremost, we express our gratitude to everyone who supported this year’s Camp Infinity for middle school girls across Michigan. This year, Camp Infinity reached over 300 girls at 10 different educational institutions throughout the state!
The success of Camp Infinity exemplifies MCWT’s ongoing commitment to inspiring and growing girls in tech, encouraging their further explorations in technology right here in Michigan.
Take a look at Camp Infinity’s impact across the state:
In line with our mission, we are thrilled to announce that MCWT has been awarded a $500,000 grant for 2025! This funding will bolster our K-12 programming and our Reignite! program, aimed at retaining women with tech talent in Michigan. Learn more about how the funds will be used here.
During August, the MCWT staff will undergo an operational reset to strengthen our foundation and expand our reach. Based on valuable feedback from our community about enhancing engagement, we are pausing programming this month to improve your overall MCWT lifecycle experience.
As we progress through 2024, we encourage everyone to stay engaged, amplify our impact, and share your success stories. We are deeply grateful for the support of our stakeholders, newcomers to our community, and, above all, the state of Michigan.
Your unwavering support is instrumental in bringing our mission and vision to life. Thank you for being a vital part of the MCWT community.
Kind regards,
Dr. Orletta Caldwell
MCWT Executive Director
The Evolution of Leadership – Empowering Women in Tech
Meet Vanette Hill, a powerhouse IT manager at BCBSM, breaking barriers for women in Metro Detroit’s growing tech space. Benefiting from the support of MCWT, she successfully completed the Leadership Clinic and shared a testimonial that speaks volumes about the impact of this program.
We encourage you to watch Vanette share her Leadership Clinic experience and invite others to apply for this year’s Leadership Clinic before the application window closes on Sunday, August 4 at 11 p.m.
Leadership Clinic Application Information
There is no cost to apply, but a participation fee applies upon acceptance.*
Aug. 7 – West MI Coffee Meet-Up: Join MCWT’s West Michigan stakeholders at the Wildroast Coffee Co. in Grandville, MI, to learn more about how you can get involved and make an impact for women in tech on that side of the state. There’s no cost to register, so sign up today and meet us there! Learn more and sign up.
Aug. 30 – Grand Slams for Giving: We are hosting a special fundraiser by selling tickets for a Detroit Tigers baseball game! It’s a perfect opportunity to enjoy a game while supporting MCWT’s mission. Get your tickets here before it’s too late.
Sept. 5 – Great Lake Bay Region ConnectNet: Join us at the H Hotel to explore how to harmonize the work-life balance with tech professionals from the GLBR area. This is a great way to expand the community and forge new connections to foster a healthy working environment. Learn more and register today.
Sept. 16 – West MI Golf Classic Fundraiser: At StoneWater Country Club in Caledonia (Grand Rapids area). A few sponsorships are still available here. Learn more about how to get involved.
Sept. 17 – Grand Rapids Tech Week: MCWT has an opportunity to be featured during ‘The Future of AI is Female!’ workshop, hosted by Elizabeth Goede. Learn more and secure your spot.
Sept. 19 – Metro Detroit ConnectNet: A unique ConnectNet session designed for participants to engage in three sessions with the speakers of their choice from Logicalis. We invite all in Metro Detroit to join us in Troy to engage in tech industry education and discussion. Learn more and register today.
Calling all College Women in Tech to Meet MCWT at Michigan State University This Fall!
Friday, Oct. 11, 2 p.m. to Saturday, Oct. 12, 4 p.m.
The Kellogg Center – 219 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing MI, 48824
College women pursuing computer science-related degrees, tech professionals, educators, and faculty from across Michigan are invited to MICWIC 2024, an ACM Celebration of Women in Computing! This biennial event is part of a nationwide effort to address the alarming decline of women choosing computer science professions, especially in Michigan.
Conference Theme: New Beginnings
This two-day experience will include a career fair for students to land their next internships and create new connections with their future employers, panel discussions from women on how they’re succeeding in Michigan’s tech industry, and opportunities to make lifelong connections that will help inspire and grow your journey in tech.
We invite everyone from across the state to join us this fall and forge the way for the next generation of women in tech to create an innovative new beginning.
MCWT is seeking sponsorship and companies to participate in the career fair. If you are interested in becoming involved, contact Katina Cloutier at katina.cloutier@mcwt.org.
Registration and Event Details.
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