A national organization wants to create new opportunities for Pittsburgh women working in tech.
The National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT), which is based in Boulder, Colorado, just announced that it would launch a Pittsburgh chapter of its Regional Initiatives program this month with funding from the Henry L. Hillman Foundation. Currently, the organization also has chapters of this program in Alabama and Michigan, in addition to its national programming efforts, with plans to expand to even more regions across the country in the future. The Pittsburgh program will partner with local leaders in education and industry involved with fostering involvement of women and girls in the local tech economy.
In coming to Pittsburgh, NCWIT will partner with the Pittsburgh Technology Council and other community stakeholders to bridge gaps in awareness, participation and mentorship for local technologists. In the past, regional programs have included efforts to develop the tech education pipeline or used counseling and workshops to encourage more inclusive workforce cultures.
Continue reading: https://technical.ly/diversity-equity-inclusion/ncwit-pittsburgh-women-tech/
The National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT), which is based in Boulder, Colorado, just announced that it would launch a Pittsburgh chapter of its Regional Initiatives program this month with funding from the Henry L. Hillman Foundation. Currently, the organization also has chapters of this program in Alabama and Michigan, in addition to its national programming efforts, with plans to expand to even more regions across the country in the future. The Pittsburgh program will partner with local leaders in education and industry involved with fostering involvement of women and girls in the local tech economy.
In coming to Pittsburgh, NCWIT will partner with the Pittsburgh Technology Council and other community stakeholders to bridge gaps in awareness, participation and mentorship for local technologists. In the past, regional programs have included efforts to develop the tech education pipeline or used counseling and workshops to encourage more inclusive workforce cultures.
Continue reading: https://technical.ly/diversity-equity-inclusion/ncwit-pittsburgh-women-tech/
