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    WIT Girls

2023 WIT Girl of the Year applications are NOW OPEN!

Where future innovators connect with today’s technology leaders.

The statistics are alarming according to the National Science Foundation. America lags behind other nations in the number of students majoring in science and engineering at colleges and universities. To improve the statistic, WIT Girls collaborates with the Georgia business community to support and inspire girls in middle and high school to break through barriers and advance opportunities in the STEAM field by providing them hands-on experience and educational workshops that ignite an early interest in careers in STEAM.

Female students benefit from WIT Girls’ main programs: Career Exploration workshops, Immersion Experience and the Job Shadow Program. By collaborating with companies like The Coca-Cola Company, Fiserv, T-Mobile, Cox Automotive, Georgia Pacific, State Farm, Turner, SunTrust, IBM and others, and with educational/nonprofit organizations such as Ron Clark Academy, Georgia FIRST robotics, Junior Achievement, Atlanta-area schools and more, we are able to offer these events at no charge to the students.

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WIT TESTIMONIALS

  • “I cannot adequately convey my appreciation for the WIT organization and their incredible volunteers who have supported both of my daughters over the past 10 years.  Both of my girls loved the various events they attended: Behind the Scenes, Immersion, Job Shadow, Mentoring, and more. They learned a lot, but it was the encouragement, enthusiasm, and support of WIT that meant the most to both the girls and to us as parents. I wanted my kids to know that there were so many different careers and companies, but I had no idea the in-depth knowledge they would be getting from WIT Girls events.  More importantly, they were encouraged, inspired, and supported by this amazing group of women; they felt it in the group events and individually through participation in WIT Girls and other programs. At every WIT Girls event, the girls also felt supported and encouraged in their hobbies and extracurricular activities. These WIT Women are amazing as they enthusiastically encourage our daughters. WIT is filling a vital role that schools cannot fill, that doesn’t exist anywhere else.”

    – Debbie, Mother of a WIT Girl

  • “As a parent of a WIT Girl of the Year Finalist and Scholarship Recipient,  WIT has given my daughter a view of the STEAM business world that she would have never received in a traditional classroom setting.  My daughter began her WIT journey at the age of 10.  Her first event was at Georgia Pacific and she was hooked.  We are truly grateful to WIT for providing a space and tools for girls to feel confident to pursue and thrive in the world of STEAM.” 

    – Bisa, Mother of a WIT Girl

  • “I signed my daughter up for WIT Girls when she entered middle school. She had attended a week long coding camp the previous summer that she really enjoyed but she felt a little out of place because there were only a handful of girls in attendance. As a woman that works in tech I know firsthand what it’s like to be the minority in more ways than one. I wanted my daughter to be exposed and given a diverse perspective. Introducing her to WIT was the best decision I could have made.   WIT has provided fun ways for her to learn about different technologies and careers. She has attended several workshops and has had opportunities to be in the presence of women in different stages of their career. She is now a sophomore in high school and although she has not yet chosen what field to pursue, WIT has helped to make her aware of the various career opportunities in the field of STEAM. ” 

    – Kim, Mother of a WIT Girl

    WIT Girl Events

    2023

    WIT Girls & EarthLink: EmpowerHer: Ignite The Future with STEAM

    7/26 WIT GIRLS & EARTHLINK: EMPOWERHER: IGNITE THE FUTURE WITH STEAM Topic: Join us at EarthLink to see a day in the life of these STEAM roles! During this event, […]
    2023

    2023 WIT Campus & WIT Girls Scholarship Finalists

    2023 WIT Scholarship Finalists 2023 WIT Girl Finalists Dimi Deju Grace Homeschool Academy Dimi is a 12th grader who works hard to exemplify service and compassion throughout her academic career. […]
    2023

    WIT Girls: The ‘A’ in STEAM at The Carlos Museum

    06/24 WIT Girls: The ‘A’ in STEAM at The Carlos Museum Topic: WIT Girls: Learn more about the ‘A’ in STEAM at Carlos Museum at Emory! This Saturday workshop will […]
    2023

    WIT Girls: Hacking 101: Storming the Castle

    04/22 WIT Girls: Hacking 101: Storming the Castle Topic: Join us for a look into the world of hacking and threat prevention. Learn about the inner-workings of penetration testing and […]
    2023

    WIT Girls Robotics Team To Compete in GAFirst Robotics Competition

    WIT Girls Robotics Team To Compete in GAFirst Robotics Competition The WIT Girls Robotics team is on the move. Sponsored by WIT and NASA, a group of 5 talented girls […]
    2023

    WIT Girls Job Shadow 2023

    WIT Girls Job Shadow 2023 –  July 10-14 2023! This year’s WIT Girls Job Shadow attendees should come prepared to have a fun, engaging, and interactive experience with some of […]

    WIT Girl Programs

    Immersion Experience

    Immersion Experiences are an opportunity for WIT Girls to immerse themselves into a particular role to solve a problem or work as a part of a team. Get ready to immerse yourself in an Atlanta area company!

    Job Shadowing

    Young girls are provided with a glimpse of the day-to-day excitement a career in technology as they participate in the Job Shadow program. For one week each year, high school girls are paired with various career women in the technology field so they can learn what their future holds when they pursue an education and career in a STEAM field.

    WIT Girls Scholarships

    The 2023 WIT Girls Scholarship Applications are now closed.
    Stay tuned for 2024!

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    WIT Girl Spotlight


    2022 Girl of the Year Winner

    Congratulations to our 2022 Girl of the Year Winner Alina Vennel!

    2022 WIT Girls Scholarship Winner Kennedy Hill

    Congratulations Kennedy!

    Meet your WIT Girls Volunteer Leadership Team

    Primary Leadership Team

    Carrisa Jones, Volunteer Director- Ambassadors Program, Networking Events, Mentoring

    Carrisa Jones

    Volunteer Program Director – Ambassadors Program, Networking Events, Mentoring
    Miranda Hudson, Volunteer Director-Immersion, Career Explorations, Job Shadow, Mentors, School Partnerships

    Tara Allen

    Volunteer Program Director – Career Explorations, Mentors, School Partnerships
    Miranda Hudson, Volunteer Director-Immersion, Career Explorations, Job Shadow, Mentors, School Partnerships

    Annie Eaton

    Volunteer Program Director
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    Immersion Events Team

    Lauren Dornfeld Volunteer Program Manager

    Lauren Dornfeld

    Volunteer Program Manager

    Courtney Barrett

    Volunteer Program Manager

    Jill Arcadio

    Volunteer Program Manager

    Job Shadow Program Team

    Tara Allen Volunteer Program Manager

    Trecia Landrum

    Volunteer Program Manager
    Chelsie Willis, Program Manager- Job Shadow

    Chelsie Willis

    Volunteer Program Manager

    School Outreach Team

    Hassana Moe Volunteer Program Manager

    Alexis Nixon

    School Relationship Manager

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