Girls in Technology/Women in Technology Educational Foundation

Description

Women in Technology is a not for profit organization dedicated to offering women involved in all levels of the technology industry a wide range of professional development and networking opportunities. The organization serves as an advocate for and a representative of the interests of women in the technology industry, acts as a liaison with other similar organizations on women's issues, and plays an advocacy role for technology issues in the Greater Washington, D.C., region.

Girls In Technology (GIT) is an outreach committee within WIT that provides scholarships, mentoring, speakers and other types of support for programs that foster technology interest in elementary, middle, and high school girls. We especially target disadvantaged girls.

In 2004 - 2005, GIT had an exciting year that included continued support for traditional programs as well as development of new programs and partnerships. The committee has grown to over 20 members, who have been extraordinary in their enthusiasm and willingness to invest their time and energies to furthering GIT's mission.