NEW+TECH+RESOURCE

New Societal Issue Resource: IGNITE This program is dedicated to helping young women in middle and high school as well as college, become more aware of the possibilities that are available through a career in technology, science, engineering and math. A main goal of IGNITE is to create real and meaningful relationships between young women and professional woman who work in high-tech careers. // “It’s the realness of these struggles that draws the girls in and creates the magic. That’s what makes this program different and successful.” // – Cathi Rodgveller, Director of IGNITE One example of a high school program offered through IGNITE is a summer internship with Microsoft. Are awesome internship experiences and field trips enough to inspire and motivate young women? The website really encourages teachers and administrators to start their own IGNITE chapter at their school to break down young girls’ preconceived notion and stereotypes of high-tech careers. Is there a lack of women in tech careers because many associate engineering and technology-related jobs with work done in isolation and by antisocial nerds? Or do women feel they don’t have the skills to be successful in this field? As a teacher, how might this program be helpful for your female students? You can access the website at the following address: []
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