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Update 04-12-2021 (click to open)

Ladies

It’s hard to believe we’re nearing the end of the Single Mothers’ Program with you all. However, you are a member of the WIT Community for a lifetime and we have other programs you can emerge yourself in as you continue your WIT journey.

WIT would like to invite you to attend our WIT Connect 2021 virtual event. Due to the Covid -19 pandemic, we are hosting the event virtual again this year. WIT Connect is our largest Women In Technology premier fundraising event of the year! WIT Connect is where we focus on the mission of WIT and celebrate by highlighting our WIT Girls and WIT Campus young women along with the impact WIT programs has had on their advancement in STEAM; and the event where we give out scholarship awards.

If you are interested in attending, please register and use the following promo code so you are not charged. This promo code is just for you and we ask that you please not share this.

To register, please go to the WIT Connect events webpage and you will find the registration link there and select “Purchase Your Tickets Here” and you will be redirected to the registration page: https://mywit.org/events/wit-connect/

To attend for FREE – Use Promo-code: CONNECTSMP

You will need to login to your WIT Membership in order to register.

We hope that you take advantage of this great opportunity and attend and witness what WITs mission is all about.

Below are a couple photo’s from previous events. The first 4 reflect the 2019 Connect event held the event at the Aquarium (pre-covid) The rest are of 2020 where we held a virtual event. Trust me when I say the virtual event is as exciting to see!

Thank you,

WIT Team

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We’re happy to introduce you to our phenomenal WIT Single Mothers’ Program Family. Our hope is that you take the opportunity to network, get to know each other, share your stories and kickstart your WIT Journey together!

Spring 2021 Graduation Celebration Photo Gallery


WIT Single Mothers Program Commitment

Below outlines the commitment that each single mother took when submitting an application to participate in the WIT Single Mothers’ Program.

  • 100% attendance is required. Only 1 class can be missed with proven extenuating circumstances, situations beyond your control
  • Excused absences include: Life threatening medical condition, death of a family member, hospitalization, severe injury, extreme illness to include high fever/flu, contagious illness where you are incapacitated
  • You are responsible for notifying Hamid Arjmand immediately and follow up with proof for the reason why class was missed [Email Mr. Arjmand]
    • Doctor excuse, proof of illness or family emergency, etc

WIT Single Mothers’ Program Information

Each person that successfully completes the Cybersecurity Program will have earned a Fundamentals of Cyber Security and Information Security Certificate of Completion from Emory Continuing Education

Sheltering Arms

Child care is provided by Sheltering Arms for the duration of the 12 week course for those that registered in advance.

Should you decide you would like to take advantage of the Sheltering Arms childcare services, if not already enrolled, please contact Tina Litzenberger at tlitzenberger@mywit.org

Location: Barack and Michelle Obama Center, 195 Tuskegee Street SE, Atlanta, GA 30315

Sheltering Arms General Fact Sheet

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Sheltering Arms FAQs

When Uber arrives at Sheltering Arms, where do they park while they are waiting for me to drop off my child?
  • There are plenty of parking spaces in front of the building for all drivers
  • Parents have a scheduled arrival window and pick-up window; no one is allowed inside the center; we ask a series of questions upon arrival and do a temperature check prior to bringing the child into the center; parents must wear a mask for drop-off and pick-up
  • You must inform your Uber driver to wait while you drop off your child, as they are to continue your transportation to take you back home
Is there anything I need to do to register for Sheltering Arms?
  • Sheltering Arms has created a pre-registration enrollment packet that each single mother must complete
  • Each mother using Sheltering Arms childcare is required to complete the childcare forms
  • The next slide provides links to all forms to be completed
  • The completed forms are to be uploaded via the following link: https://bit.ly/WITSMPShelteringArmsEnrollment2021
    • This link also has the childcare pre-registration forms listed for ease of access
  • Updated Immunization forms are required
What are the rules around the levels of sickness that are allowed in the Sheltering Arms facility?
  • If a child is running a fever, Sheltering arms asks that the child stay at home
  • A child needs to be fever free for 24 hours before they are allowed to return to Sheltering Arms
  • Teachers and staff are used to runny noses, etc., but the fever is a non-negotiable, especially given the current pandemic
Do I need to bring diapers and formula (if applicable)? Bring a diaper bag? Bring extra clothes for infants?
  • Sheltering Arms provides diapers and formula
  • Sheltering Arms asks that the mothers provide 2 extra sets of clothing, including undergarments and socks (aside from what they wear to the center that day) in the event it is needed
  • Kids will go outside to play on playground (weather permitting) – Ensure you child is dressed appropriately (coat, hat, close toed shoes (prefer sneakers)
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  • If your child still uses sippy cups to drink from, you may bring your own (labeled with childs name) otherwise they will be drinking out of standard cups provided by SA
Do I need to bring snacks and lunch for my child?
  • Sheltering Arms will provide breakfast, lunch and snacks.
  • If a child has special dietary needs, you are free to bring their own food and snacks.
If my child is on medication, do I need to bring this with instructions written down?
  • Yes, and there will be a form granting Sheltering Arms permission to administer any medication.
When I arrive at the Sheltering Arms facility, where do I go and what do I do?
  • Sheltering Arms will have staff on hand to direct you as you arrive to the facility. N o parents are allowed in the center due to COVID-19 restrictions
  •  Sheltering Arms plans to have two age groups (0 2 and 3 5). Because of the mix of students, Sheltering Arms will have three teachers with each group, a floater (who will be the STEAM teacher), a manager/center director and a food prep person.
If I have a car seat and I use Uber for my transportation, do I need to take this with me?
  • Sheltering Arms has a room where the car seats can be stored. SA has protocols in place to mitigate all COVID 19 risks
Miscellaneous Information
  • Naps are from 12pm-2pm – SA center will provide bedding for each child
  • NO BEADS IN HAIR

Sheltering Arms – During COVID-19

Do you have special drop off and pickup requirements due to COVID?
  • We reopened in late June and for drop off and pick up, parents have a scheduled arrival window and pick up window; no one is allowed inside the center; we ask a series of questions upon arrival and do a temperature check prior to bringing the child into the center; parents must wear a mask for drop off and pick up
Do you have mask requirements for mothers/children? If so, what are they? As well as the SA staff?
  • All adults are required to wear a mask; no parents are allowed in the center; SA staff escort/carry children into the center and out of the center; children’s masks are optional but would be required for older children (5+)

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Uber

WIT has partnered with the Atlanta Regional Commission and their partner Uber to provide transportation to and from Sheltering Arms.  For those who opted to use their services:

  • Uber vouchers for the transportation are provided for each day of class
  • You will need to load the Uber app on your personal phones to access the Uber transportation vouchers
  • WIT will distribute the voucher redemption links to access the transportation vouchers a week before the classes start, to those of you who plan to use Uber services
  • Travel outside of your residence and Sheltering Arms will not be permitted

Lunch Cards

A $180 Visa gift card has been provided to purchase your lunch for each Saturday during the full 12 weeks of the program. (12 Lunches for each Saturday)

  • Gift cards can be used for purchase @ Grocery Store of your choice, UberEATS , GrubHub , restaurants, etc.

Quick Links: Doordash | Grubhub | Ubereats

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Financial Literacy and Nutritional Coaching

Financial Literacy and Nutritional coaching provided by Warrick Dunn Charities (WDC) as well as the Hearts for Community Service scholarship program

  • Financial Literacy Workshop to include 7 virtual workshops comprised of Financial Planning, Banking 360, Credit & Debt Management and Investing in your Future.
    • The course to be offered after the Participants have completed the Cyber Security Certificate Course.
    • Participants must finish all 7 workshops to be eligible to participate in the “investment account” opportunity.
    • If Participants open their investment account (minimum $50) then a $250 contribution will be provided immediately from the COMPANY, to be deposited into the Participant’s investment account.
      • From there, COMPANY will do a match $1 for $1 up to another $250 contribution into the Participant’s investment account.
    • The investment account opportunity is optional for participants.

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  • Sculpt – Nutrition and Health & Wellness – Participants to participate in a one day – 3 hour face to face workshop or COVID-friendly/safer workshop options, generally scheduled annually for participants in November.
    • Participants will receive information on shopping on a budget, growing their own produce, staying active, instruction in cooking and they will receive a pantry fill basket. All cooking and pantry ingredients are healthy options.

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  • Scholarships – each eligible WIT Single Mothers’ Program participants will be invited to apply for the COMPANY’s Hearts for Community Service Scholarship. All applicants for the COMPANY’s Hearts for Community Service Scholarship must meet the following qualifications to be considered:
    • Must be attending, or soon to be attending within the next academic year, a post-secondary institution
    • Must be a resident of either Georgia, Florida, or Louisiana; however, can attend school outside of those states
    • Must be involved in their community through volunteerism
    • Must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 grading scale

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*When you graduate, WIT will work with WDC to complete your enrollment in these courses

Other Benefits

  • The top 10 highest scores from those that successfully complete this course will receive job placement services by HUNTER Technical in an entry level position for free
  • Membership in WIT: Upon completing the course, you will receive admission to WIT’s monthly Forum events (educational breakfast meetings) for 2 years for free
    • Forums are also an opportunity to network and collaborate with peers; gain valuable tips and actionable skills you can apply to your personal growth and development as you listen in on conversations and the discussions from some of the speakers who are influential key leaders from Georgia.
    • Forums
  • Each participant will have the opportunity to learn playbook skills women need to level up your careers and lives by attending various personalized workshops and speaking events for free
    • These online courses will help you single mothers get clear on your purpose, goals and envision yourselves with a thriving future
  • The one person that receives the highest-class scores for that program calendar year will be recognized at the WIT Woman of The Year annual event and will also be awarded a scholarship to continue their education

Equipment and Materials

  • LAPTOPS provided by RNDC – Each participant receives a Laptop to use for the 12 week Cyber Security course
  • Monitors, Keyboards and Mouses provided by Fiserv – Each participant receives this equipment as needed, to use for the 12 week Cyber Security course
  • Curriculum Books (one for pre-course work & the other two for class course work & labs)  – Each participant is provided course materials to use for the Cyber Security course

*Laptops, Equipment and Books outlined above will have to be returned to WIT, should you not complete the course or be disqualified due to missing more than one class

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Pre-Course Training

Pre-Course Training: Virtual – via Zoom

Topic: Introduction to Information Technology – Attendance Required

(Computing Essentials 2021 Course Book)

Time: January 16, 2021 08:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

  • Jan 16, 2021 08:30 AM
  • Jan 23, 2021 08:30 AM

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Weekly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZ0od-2sqjIqE9H7NhotT8miN7jD-J4edsw_/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGhqzsuHtCcsBCCRpx5GYigLOjwiFhfj_p1yzHtDDRnOg7_GLVIFv9VRN3U

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89504449095?pwd=MmtHNHlBd2tBNk56akkxM1hlMGNQdz09

Meeting ID: 895 0444 9095

Passcode: 342890

Saturday Class Schedule :
Cybersecurity & Information Security Program

Class Agenda / Schedule – 12 Week Course – Saturdays, starting January 30, 2021 through April 17, 2021

  • 8:30 – 9:00am: RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS BY STUDENTS
  • 9:00 – 12:30pm: PRESENTATIONS
  • 12:30 – 01:30pm: LUNCH
  • 1:30 – 05:30pm: LAB

 Labs – Hands-on learning through in-class projects. Practice labs are used to improve the overall training experience through increased control, interaction, and scalability.

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Zoom Links

Mornings – Topic Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

WIT 2021-AM Lecture Session

Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime

Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 864 7612 4081

Passcode: 469380

Afternoons – Topic: Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

WIT 2021-PM Lab Session

Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime

Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 843 6341 5323

Passcode: 503233

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Resources

Emory Resources

  • Cyber Security 12-Week Calendar of Dates

    Emory – Welcome to Cyber Security Class

  • Emory Class Schedule of Topics by Week

  • Emory Cyber Security Syllabus

  • Class Schedule

  • Emory – Learning Management System

    Canvas Tool: Used for the course material and exams. You will need your login credentials to access

WIT Library of Resources

  • Tech Support Tips

    Each laptop has an HDMI port and 2 USB ports.  Each monitor also has an HDMI port and HDMI cable. Connect the HDMI cable in each HDMI port from the laptop to the monitor.  The Keyboards and Mouse are wireless and come with USB connectors to plug into the laptop USB ports.

    Setting up Monitors:

    Setting up Keyboards and Mouse:

    • Each laptop has multiple USB ports – the Wireless Keyboards and the Wireless Mouse have USB’s that you will plug into the USB ports on the laptop

    • Technical support services are not available for the provided equipment
  • WIT Information Kickoff Meeting with Emory ppt

    December 16, 2020

    Information Kickoff – Recorded meeting from December 16, 2020

  • Cyber Security Resources: Whitepapers & Documents

  • Laptop – Minimum Technical Requirements

  • Etiquette for Participating in Virtual Learning

    Set up your Laptop, Monitor, and keyboard along with your internet and power connections before day of class

    • Check that your headset (if using one) and microphone are working properly before start of class
      •   A dry run will be scheduled prior to the Jan 16 th Pre Course work training
      •  A couple options will be scheduled to accommodate schedules
    • Be on time all day (start of day, after breaks and after lunch)
    • Camera on, sound off (on mute) unless you are speaking
    • Dress appropriately and comfortably
    • Participate, stay engaged
    • DO NOT multitask, remove outside distractions, phone calls, etc.
    • Give your full, focused attention
    • Take notes, and don’t be afraid to ask questions

    Virtual Learning Video’s to provide more information

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhDxs6_DWAo

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTvz_rDd0mA

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLB 3X6ZtyQ

  • Videos of Inspiration

    Journey of Tye Hayes:

  • Interview Consideration

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Funding Partners:

Program Partners:

  • Emory Continuing Education Cybersecurity: Cyber Security Course

    Providing Cyber Security Course
  • Fiserv: providing equipment

    Providing Equipment

  • HUNTER Technical Resources: Job Placement Services

    Providing Job Placement Services
  • Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC): providing Laptops

    Providing Laptops

  • Rollins: Providing Meals

    Providing Meals
  • Sheltering Arms: Childcare Services

    Providing Childcare Services
  • Uber: Transportation

    Providing Transportation
  • Warrick Dunn Charities: Financial and Health Management Workshops

    Providing Financial and Health Management Workshops
  • WIT Forums

  • WrightNow Solutions: Life Skills and Career Readiness

    Providing Life Skills and Career Readiness

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Emory Contacts

  • For any questions related to the Cyber Security Course Curriculum (to include contents, assessments, homework, etc.), please contact: Dr. Abi Salimi at asalimi@consortinstitute.com

  • If you have any questions or need assistance regarding the Emory course curriculum session schedule, class absence due to extenuating circumstances,  concerns regarding your grades or failing the course, please contact Mr. Hamid Arjmand at harjman@emory.edu

WIT Contacts

  • If you have questions related to the WIT Single Mothers Program, please contact Tina Litzenberger at tlitzenberger@mywit.org or call 470-264-1784.

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