Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation
Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation
Girls Hack IT – is an exciting program designed for middle and high school girls eager to explore the world of coding and technology. This program offers a unique opportunity to learn how to develop and deploy real-world solutions in a fun, supportive, and upbeat environment. Through a hybrid model, students gain hands-on experience and receive online mentorship, which plays a crucial role in preparing them for the competition. Girls will not only build their tech skills but also develop confidence and teamwork, setting them up for success in their tech future.
The West Michigan GET-IT Connection Summit invites high school girls to explore the exciting world of technology. Students will discover innovations, uncover career paths, and explore education opportunities that can shape their future.
MCWT’s partnership with the Girl Scouts provides a one-day opportunity with hands-on activities to earn technology badges. MCWT volunteers help lead the activities and serve as speakers for the parents’ program.
The MCWT Foundation will provide coding tools and experiences that are interactive, empowering, and fun because GIRLS DO ROCK IT!
MCWT’s partnership with the Girl Scouts provides a one-day opportunity with hands-on activities for girls to earn cybersecurity technology badges. Our volunteers help lead activities for the girls and serve as speakers for the parent session. MCWT will provide tech tools and experiences that are interactive, empowering, and fun because GIRLS DO ROCK IT!
A day for girls in grades 4 – 8 to explore facets of computer science, interact with sponsors, participate in a live Tech Expo, and learn how IT is used in companies across Michigan.
The GET-IT Connection Summit is a special event designed for high school girls, offering them a unique chance to discover the exciting world of technology. At the summit, students will learn about innovative tech advancements, explore potential career paths in technology, and discover various education options for their future.
At MCWT, we are dedicated to inspiring and assisting girls in Michigan to pursue technology education and careers.
Welcome parents and teachers. By supporting MCWT and similar organizations, you are investing in the future of young women across Michigan, whether they are your students, cousins, daughters, nieces or grand-daughters. We need your active engagement to help young women to be aware of their opportunities within the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields.
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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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