Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation
Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation
ELEVATE is an MCWT member benefit for current and former first-line to middle managers. This 6-week program is uniquely combined with peer group exchanges and senior leader speakers to support career development and professional networking.
This program supports women returning to the workforce or transitioning into tech, offering growth opportunities in an evolving industry. With high demand for diverse talent, it provides a chance to launch a dynamic new career path.
Interested in becoming a career coach? We’re excited to share more about this volunteer role — more details to come. Email your interest to reignite@mcwt.org
The MCWT Woman of the Year in Technology award will recognize two remarkable women in Michigan who are making significant impacts in the field of technology, specifically in the areas of Empowering Leader and Community Impact. The 2025 award recipients will be announced on November 1, 2025, during the MCWT Celestial Ball at the MGM Grand in Detroit.
This mentoring program was designed to enable women embarking on tech careers with one-on-one mentoring, as they are matched with senior tech leaders. The focus of this program is to develop the relationship with the mentor and mentee and provide guidance along the way to address the challenges that women face pursuing and sustaining tech careers.
ELEVATE: LEVEL UP is a dynamic six-month leadership development program created to empower women in technology to lead with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Designed for individual contributors, current managers, and emerging leaders alike, this transformative experience helps participants expand their influence, strengthen leadership capabilities, and build a powerful support network. Guided by a certified executive coach and powered by We Build Character, the program offers impactful content and a vibrant community to help women grow into visible, strategic, and inspiring leaders.
Women in Cyber is a virtual, cybersecurity-skills development program for professional career women. During this program, participants will use Immersive Labs’ interactive, hands-on content and CyberSkill exercises to empower one another in advancing their cybersecurity knowledge and experience.
The Leadership Clinic is for experienced female managers who are committed to developing their leadership skills and investing in their future. This annual clinic will provide a personalized, interactive experience with CIO’s and tech leaders from across Michigan.
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Meet Vanette Hill, a powerhouse IT manager at BCBSM breaking barriers in the tech world. Benefiting from the support of MCWT, she has risen from participant to lead of our ELEVATE cohort program.
We hope you’ll feel inspired by Vanette’s experience and the history our organization is making as we inspire and grow women in tech.
MCWT multi-year scholar, Himaja Motheram shares her personal story on how the GET-IT programs made an impact on her interest in technology. Throughout her course of the program, she grew closer to a community of girls who were just as eager to learn and engage as she was. To learn more about Himaja’s journey, click the button below.
Taking scholars to the next level in their tech career is apart of MCWT’s goal to continue the lifecycle of girls and women in technology throughout Michigan. Take a moment to read this success story on Vonnita Jones, a former MCWT Scholarship recipient who was able to stay connected and engaged with MCWT on a career level.
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