Women In Technology

A number of local teenage girls have the opportunity to take part in a unique chance to learn about the latest technology as part of an initiative called Women In Technology.  The half-day program, sponsored by IBM Canada, local women in industry volunteers and the Greater Essex County District School Board, brings girls in grade 7 and 8 together to learn about the various career opportunities available to them in the technology industry and of course have a little bit of fun along the way!  A series of programs are scheduled each school year.

In 1998, IBM Canada launched the 'Women in Technology (WIT) Workshops Series' a community-level initiative that enables young girls aged 12-18 years to hear directly from IBM's high-tech women about IT career options, the importance of studying math and science subjects, and to receive hands-on experience with some of the latest computer technology.    During the workshop, women from IBM and the technology sector will work with small teams of girls to discuss technology opportunities and to help the girls prepare hands-on presentations to be presented to the larger group at the end of the workshop. 

There are numerous opportunities in the technology field for women to participate, so many that young girls aren’t even aware of them all. Through events such as the Women In Technology program, we are letting young girls know that technology can be fun and that they should keep their career options open.

Women in Technology is IBM Canada’s largest community outreach program with over 600 volunteers across the country who have reached 25,000 young girls since the program’s inception. The program has also expanded to the U.S., Latin America, United Kingdom, Asia and Europe and there are currently 100 WIT chapters world-wide.

GECDSB and IBM - Women in Technology
Encouraging young women to consider careers in technology.