Lunch & Learn

Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation

The Lunch & Learn series is a dynamic, virtual quarterly program designed to connect professionals across the state of Michigan, empowering individuals at all career stages. These 60-minute online sessions, held during the lunch hour, focus on developing leadership skills and enhancing technical expertise, led by experienced tech industry leaders.

The virtual format fosters broader connections, allowing participants to engage with diverse professionals from across Michigan. Each session provides unique opportunities to learn from mentors who offer valuable insights into the evolving tech landscape and leadership strategies. Whether you’re new to tech, aiming to deepen your expertise, or looking to take on leadership roles, these sessions deliver practical knowledge you can apply immediately.

The goal of the Lunch & Learn series is to create an accessible, supportive environment for continuous development, where professionals can grow together, collaborate, and expand their network.

By joining and rewatching previous recordings, you’ll gain access to a growing network of like-minded professionals across Michigan, all focused on advancing their careers and supporting each other’s leadership journeys. Don’t miss out on actionable insights that will contribute to your long-term success in tech.

Explore Previous Lunch & Learn Sessions

Innovation, Culture, and YOU

Embrace Wellness – Mental Health in the Workplace

How Will You Win in 2023? – Series Introduction

How Will You Win in 2023? – Getting Interview Ready

Leadership Insights with Senior VP, Teri Tekai

Leadership Insights with Heidi Mattison VP & CIO

Leadership Insights with Executive Marcy Klevorn

Explore the Lunch & Learn playlist here.

Contact the Lunch and Learn team at programs@mcwt.org to share topic ideas, ask a question, or volunteer to lead a session.

To stay up to date, we encourage you to subscribe to our Career Newsletter here.

Join these 60-minute, virtual sessions focus on leadership skills and technical acumen through seasoned tech leaders. Sessions are held every quarter during the lunch hour. The goal of this program is to provide a space for learning and development throughout the career.

Success stories

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.

Vanette Hill

MCWT scholar Mariam Mahmoud shares her journey to success with her MCWT mentor match. All MCWT scholarship recipient are partnered with a mentor to guide and support them throughout their college career. To learn more about Mariam’s story, keep reading.

Mariam Mahmoud

Friends of MCWT Scholarship Recipient, Chelsea Carter shares her personal story of how MCWT fueled her passion for technology. Carter’s story serves as a prime example of how the MCWT lifecycle continues. To learn more about Chelsea’s journey, keep reading.

Chelsea Carter

Fay Ghoujeghi’s learning journey of professional development with MCWT has reached new heights. As an MCWT member, Ghoujeghi had an opportunity to experience a 6-month scholarship program. To learn more about Fay’s journey, keep reading.

Fay Ghoujeghi

Angela Matta shares her story on how her engagement with MCWT has led to scholarship and internship opportunities. Throughout the years of her involvement, MCWT has been the spark of Matta’s interest in computer science. To learn more about Angela’s story, click the button below.

Angela Matta

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.

Himaja Motheram

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.

Vonnita Jones

MCWT Scholar, Jenna Sultes shares her success story on how she has been able to grow into the MCWT community and continue her engagement as a former scholarship recipient.

Jenna Sultes

Learn more about the impact of MCWT’s Ignite! Mentoring had on Tatiana Duggan. This connection has led Tatianna to accomplish her goals and share her success story with MCWT and other young girls in tech.

Tatiana Duggan

Arial Magyar shares her story on how MCWT’s high school GET-IT program fostered her interest in design, coding, and programming, as well as how her skillset in technology has.

Arial Magyar

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