Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation

Confidence Meets Opportunity: Reignite! Your Tech Career 

Your next chapter in technology starts here.

Whether you’re returning to the workforce, transitioning from another industry, or ready to take your career in a new direction, MCWT’s Reignite! is designed to help you move forward with confidence, skills, connections, and a clear path toward what’s next.

Over six months, you’ll combine industry-recognized technical learning with personalized career coaching, mentorship, networking, and a supportive community of women who are navigating career transitions alongside you. You won’t just build new skills—you’ll strengthen your story, rediscover what you bring to the table, and prepare to turn possibility into opportunity.

2026 Program Highlights: 

  • Six-Month Hybrid Experience – A combination of virtual learning, in-person sessions, and opportunities to connect
  • Google Professional Certificate Learning Tracks – Build relevant, industry-recognized skills in areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, project management, UX design, data analytics and more
  • Career Transition Support – Strengthen your résumé, professional story, confidence, and skills for today’s technology workplace through a series of four workshops and six coaching circles with coaching professionals
  • Mentorship & Networking – Build relationships with MCWT mentors, technology professionals, employers, and fellow participants
  • Dedicated Career Coach – Receive 2 months of personalized 1:1 career coaching as you refine your career goals and move towards your next career move
  • A Community Behind You – Join women who understand the challenges—and possibilities—of starting a new professional chapter

Who Should Register? 

Reignite! is designed for women who are:

  • Returning to the workforce after time away
  • Transitioning into technology from another industry
  • Exploring a new career direction within technology
  • Looking to update their skills for today’s workplace
  • Ready to rebuild professional confidence and create new opportunities

You don’t need to have your entire career path figured out. You just need to be ready to take the next step.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Skills Employers Value – Develop practical, in-demand technology skills through flexible, self-paced learning and Google Professional Certificate pathways.
  • Personalized Career Guidance – Work with dedicated career coaches to identify your strengths, clarify your goals, and develop a strategy for moving forward.
  • Confidence to Tell Your Story – Communicate the value of your experience, skills, and unique career journey—personally and professionally.
  • Meaningful Connections – With mentors, technology professionals, MCWT’s statewide network, and women pursuing their own next chapter.
  • A Path Forward – Turn learning into action with the tools, resources, support, and relationships you need to confidently pursue new opportunities.

Ready to Reignite! What’s Next? 

A career transition can feel overwhelming – but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Reignite! gives you the skills to compete, the confidence to move forward, and the community to help you get there.

Key Dates: 

  • Wednesday, September 16 – Virtual Program Kickoff: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
  • Wednesday, September 23 – Program Officially Begins
  • Wednesday, September 30 – IAmRemarkable Workshop (In-Person): 5:00 – 8:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 14 – Unstoppable Session #1 (In-Person): 12:00 – 2:00 pm
  • Wednesday, November 4 – Unstoppable Session #2 (Virtual): 6:00 – 8:00 pm
  • Wednesday, December 2 – Brooksource Workshop (Virtual): 6:00 – 8:00 pm
  • Wednesday, December 9 – Unstoppable Session #3 (Virtual): 6:00 – 8:00 pm
  • Wednesday, January 6 – Unstoppable Session #4 (Virtual): 6:00 – 8:00 pm
  • February/March – Individual Career Coaching with Right Management
  • Wednesday, April 7 – Reignite! Celebration (In-Person): 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Questions? Email us at reignite

What can Reignite! make possible? Learn about the past cohort’s success here.

Not quite ready to apply? Subscribe to our Career Newsletter here to stay informed about Reignite! and other career opportunities.

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 mentor? We’re excited to share more about this volunteer role — more details to come. Email your interest to reignite@mcwt.org 

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
MARIAM MAHMOUD

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
CHELSEA CARTER

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

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

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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