• Single Mothers Cyber Security Program

    LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WIT SINGLE MOTHERS’ PROGRAM

  • WIT SINGLE MOTHERS’ PROGRAM DEFINED:

    • 12-Week Course / 92 Hours offered virtually by Emory (one of the most prestigious universities in the country) on Saturdays 8:30 am until 5:30 pm EST
    • 5-week IT Fundamentals pre-requisite course for those who do not have previous IT training (this will be determined during your interview) on Saturdays 8:30 am until 5:30 pm EST
    • You will learn in-demand offensive and defensive Cybersecurity that nearly every large organization as well as the world’s top tech companies need to effectively secure and operate their businesses
    • Professional virtual workshops are offered/required throughout the semester
    • Students receive a certificate from Emory Continuing Education upon completing the program
    • Once a certification is received, WIT will provide job placement support for the top 50% ranked students
    • No previous experience or knowledge in Cybersecurity required
    • Must have technology fundamentals knowledge, OR…
      • Don’t understand IT fundamentals? That is ok. Still apply as you could qualify for the WIT scholarship that will pay 100% of your tuition to attend the Emory IT Fundamentals class for free (5 weeks course)

    • Approximately 15 hours of homework per week

  


Date:

Dates will be announced soon

IT Fundamentals: June – July

Cybersecurity: August – October

Time:

Full Day Saturday

8:30am – 5:30pm

Location:

Virtual

       

The Journey of WIT’s Single Mothers

Single Mothers Program
Eligibility and Requirements

Eligibility requirements:

  • Must be an adult single mother ages 18-43 (not married, divorced, widowed, adopted as a result of family tragedy)
  • Must live in the state of Georgia
  • Must be a US Citizen or legally authorized to work in the US (can provide proof of work permit, VISA, etc.)
  • 100% attendance is required. Only 1 class can be missed with proven extenuating circumstances
  • Must be making $36,000 or less per year
  • Have an understanding of IT Fundamentals
  • Don’t understand IT fundamentals? That is ok. Still apply as you could qualify to attend the Emory IT Fundamentals class (5 weeks course)

For more program information, please contact us https://mywit.org/about-women-in-technology/contact-us

Women in Technology (WIT) and our program and funding partners are providing a Cybersecurity Certificate program to benefit adult single mothers, interested in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) workforce education and employment, and are looking to improve the quality of their lives and the lives of their children.

WOULD YOU CONSIDER FUNDING THIS IMPACTFUL
SINGLE MOTHERS PROGRAM?

We provide this opportunity to Georgia single mothers annually at no charge to them.

The cost of this impactful program is:
$15,800 per single mother

Single Mothers Program news

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27 More Lives Changed – Fall 2023 SMP Graduation

Fall 2023 Single Mothers Program Graduation Another 27 lives changed as of November 12th, 2023!  We have officially reached a milestone by graduating 100+ mothers from the WIT Single Mothers Cybersecurity Program with Emory University.  Click through to the LinkedIn post to see how you can take a step to support this program.  We are grateful for all the individuals whom have done so thus far, this program would not be here without you.  VIEW
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Fall 2023 Single Mothers Cybersecurity Program

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