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ITWomen Invited to Speak to Nova High School’s "Women of Tomorrow”
ITWomen and Florida Power & Light Company to participate in Women of Tomorrow’s Engineering and Computer Sciences session at Nova High School.
Read MoreBooker T Washington HS – “Project Management – a Leadership Journey"
Students of Booker T Washington High School’s Academies of Technology and Astronomy were treated to a special presentation from Regina Batista, PMO Manager – AvMed Health, on the morning of January 26th 2016, at the school’s phenomenal Planetarium facilities.
Read MoreWorld Fuel Services Field Trip Highlights Day in the Life of Technologists
Fifteen Girls from the Miami Lakes Technical Educational Center were exposed to a day in the life of a Technologist at one of South Florida’s Fortune 100 Firms! World Fuel Services sponsored the ITWomen Role Models field trip. ITWomen cannot thank enough World Fuel’s female technologists who came together Jan 21 to develop a jam…
Read MoreSpeaker Openings Jan – Feb 2016
Below are the Role Model speaking opportunities open in January and February 2016. By sharing what motivated you in your career and tips for getting there, you can help inspire girls in their formative years to consider futures in technology or engineering. Learn more about ITWomen’s Role Model Speakers program If any of these topics below interest you, please email us for more…
Read MoreRoyal Caribbean Cruise Line Helps South Broward High School Students Set Sail Towards a Future in the Marine Industry
On November 3, 2015, 26 students from South Broward high school and 2 chaperones, Mitzi Plunkett and Ted Davis, visited the offices of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL) for a special tour and presentation. As Broward county’s marine magnet school, South Broward High School gained unique access to RCCL representatives that included: Carolina Arredondo, Mellesha…
Read MoreNortheast High School Students Hear First Hand from Seasoned Technology Professional from the National Executive Corp of South Florida
On October 27, 2015, ITWomen presented an informative session to over 200 students at Northeast High School. With the topic focused on engineering and technical careers, students were treated to an inspiring presentation from Dr. Kathy Octavio, a semi-retired fuels engineer, senior consultant and advisory board member of the National Executive Corp of South Florida. Along…
Read MoreITWomen Role Model Speakers 2015 – Inspiring Girls to Tech Careers
Thank You to the professionals and companies who have given back this year to inspire girls in their formative years to consider careers in technology through the ITWomen Role Model Speakers (RMS) program. Your generous donation of time and resources to encourage the next generation and help narrow the gender gap in technology leaves a positive and…
Read MoreHigh School Students Like 'Real Life' View of Technology Paths
Nearly 300 students, including 150 girls, at Deerfield Beach H.S. heard sage advice from technology pros on the skills they’ll need for different tech careers and preparing for life’s curveballs. ITWomen Role Model Speakers Debbie Miller, formerly of Yahoo! and Arlene Willis, ITWomen RMS coordinator, introduced students to skill sets needed to succeed in a variety of roles in…
Read MoreRole Model Speaker Openings
We still have a few opportunities available for Role Model Speakers for the Fall and January 2016 in Broward County. If any of these topics interest you, please contact our Role Model Speakers Program Coordinator.Please include your job title, company name, where you studied, and degree(s), as well as the topic you are interested in and the…
Read MoreCall for Role Model Speakers Starting Oct. 6
We have new opportunities for Role Model Speakers! The first date this fall starts October 6, 2015. We are calling for 2 to 3 role models for each topic for the dates/ times/ schools and audiences listed below. You will love the experience of sharing your career choices and your own inspirations with girls to…
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