Multiple Copies of No One Path Available Through the WIT Office
No One Path makes a unique corporate gift this time of year and one that will inspire your customers, partners and employees as they begin 2010. If you are interested in placing a large order, we recommend you do so by November 19 to ensure delivery in December. Please call the WIT office at 703-683-4003 as soon as possible to place your order.
WIT Call for Nominations
Women in Technology is seeking nominations for members to serve as WIT leaders. This is a great opportunity to join the leadership team, increase the visibility of yourself and your company, and help us grow the WIT organization. We have immediate openings for: WITEF Fundraising Chair, WITEF Fundraising Vice Chair, WIT Communications Vice Chair Marketing. Position descriptions and leadership applications are in the About WIT section on the WIT web site. Applications should be emailed to the WIT office staff@womenintechnology.org
Workforce Development Committee-Ready to Work on Dec. 1
Ready to Work consists of an encouragement network hour led by Ardel Fleeson, followed by a job search skills practicum, facilitated by Workforce Development Committee member and Certified Career Coach Judy Brannock. Each session includes tips, observations, realities, good news, and food for thought for the job seeker. More information about this event.
Workforce Development Committee-Spotlight on You: Effective Presentation Skills on Dec. 3
Whether asked to pitch a proposal, give a briefing or present your ideas, or during a job interview many of us get nervous at the thought of speaking. Discover ways to convey your message effectively, manage our nerves and speak with confidence to one or many when the stakes are high. More information about this event.
Young Professional Women's SIG Career Development Event on Dec. 4
Join our distinguished panel as they focus on tactics and resources designed to help young professionals find and obtain entry level positions that have the opportunity to launch into a successful career track. More information about this event.
WITEF Facts
In 2003, building on the work done by WIT’s Girls in Technology (GIT) Committee, WIT founded a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization called Women in Technology Education Foundation (WITEF), which received its initial seed funding from the late John Sidgmore (UUNET/MCI WorldCom) and Mario Morino (Legent Corporation). Our intent is that WIT members recognize WITEF as WIT’s primary charity of choice. To that end, periodically, we will provide our members with information that we believe will be of interest to them.
Congratulations to WIT Leadership
We would like to congratulate the following new members to their leadership positions: Robin Seitz as Chair for Girls in Technology, Robin Steis as Vice Chair for Girls in Technology, Marcie Cheney as Nominations Committee Vice Chair, and Jill Stelfox as Board Member at Large for WITEF/GIT.
GIT Mentor Volunteers Needed
GIT Mentor Volunteers needed. The GIT Mentor-Protege program coincides with the WIT Mentor-Protege program. The Program XXIV begins Jan 12, 2010 and meets the first Tuesday of every month through May, 2010. The GIT Proteges are local high school girls with an interest in expanding their technology interests by interacting and learning from successful women currently in the field. If you are interested in supporting this program through becoming a Mentor, please contact Robin Steis at robinsteis@gmail.com.
First Computer Mania Day a Great Success
On October 31st, nearly 140 middle school girls and boys, along with their parents and teachers, attended the first Computer Mania Day at NOVA in Annandale, Virginia. During the free, half-day event, students participated in hands-on, technology-related activities and learned about different careers that make use of technology. The overall goal was to encourage a diversity of middle school students to consider careers in information technology, engineering, science, and mathematics. GIT Committee volunteers Michele Raville and Glenda Morgan, staffed a table and provided door prizes, including copies of No One Path and WIT polo shirts. WITEF was a sponsor of this event.
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