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Who We Are About Leadership Locations Inclusion Contact Us What We Do For Students For Professionals For Companies Support Us Donate Volunteer Partnerships Become a Member Blog Job Board Make a Donation Close Menu Supporting women and girls in tech with community, education, and inspiration. Who We Are was founded in 2012 to engage women of all ages in the technology industry while working to create a better technology culture for all. We build communities, empower participants to see themselves as leaders, and provide networking and mentoring opportunities in a rapidly growing industry. has made a direct impact on tens of thousands of participants, including girls, women, and men. Learn More! Our 2019/2020 Impact This past year was a time marked with numerous changes, at and beyond. At , it began with the transition of new leadership; globally, it culminated with the wide-reaching impact of COVID-19 and the continued, rising voice of social justice movements. Check out our highlights from this year: 15 Chapters currently serves youth and adults in 15 volunteer-led chapters throughout the United States. Our list of active chapters reflects the ever-changing ebb and flow of local programs based on the availability and networks of our passionate, hard-working volunteers. 473 Volunteers Volunteers are the heartbeat of our organization. Inspired by ’s mission, our volunteers are vital to executing free and low-cost programming serving thousands of youth and adults of all genders across the nation. 155 Events We ran 155 events and workshops for youth and adults, aimed at building confidence, increasing interest in tech, and creating a supportive and empowering community. With the onset of COVID-19 in the spring of 2020, we began offering programming online through our Virtual High School programming and ACT-W webinars and events. 8,418 Hours of Learning Our students spent a whopping 8,418 hours participating in fun, hands-on, inspiring events. From 3D printing to website design; from the technology of oceanography to robotics, each workshop empowered its participants to create the future of tech. 1,622 Participants We’re building a national community that brings together thousands of youth and adults of all genders annually through our events and workshops. By connecting and supporting each other, we all have more strength to push change in our own lives and in the technology community. $859,494 Raised Through generous donations and sponsorships from corporations and individuals, we raised over $800,000. This allowed us to strengthen our programs, increase the number of students and adults served across the country, and continue changing the culture of technology for the better. Stats and figures from recent 2019/2020 fiscal year annual report ( view here ). What We Do A crucial aspect of all our programs is finding women who would not otherwise have thought of themselves as capable of succeeding in a high tech career. Many women do not reach their potential in STEM because they thought it was too difficult—or did not have role models in the field. By increasing our participants’ self-confidence and interest in technology, we increase the number of women and girls who aspire to technology careers, shaping the workforce of today AND tomorrow to have the diverse skills and perspectives needed for the industry to thrive. For Students believes that providing access to technology careers for girls and young women is critical, both to the industry and to their lives. We provide learning opportunities and a supportive community to female-identifying students in order to broaden participation in tech and provide equitable opportunities for all. Learn More! For Professionals : Career is a series of woman-focused, continued education and social events held throughout the year including: workshops, conferences, and Meetups. Whether you’re launching a new career or a seasoned professional, these events help build technical and professional expertise while creating a supportive community among adult women. Learn More! For Companies helps companies create a more empowered and inclusive workplace. When companies partner with they demonstrate that they are responsible leaders working to create a world in which people want to do business, and a world in which people want to live. Learn More! Advancing the Careers of Technical Women Presented by , ACT-W (Advancing the Careers of Technical Women) 2020 is an action-packed conference where talented womxn and allies can build skills, grow their community and accelerate their career path. Join us on August 26-28 with other professionals in tech for speaking sessions, hands-on workshops, one-on-one coaching sessions, a career fair, and so much more. We welcome people from all backgrounds and genders! To learn more, please visit act-w.org . Get all the benefits of ACT-W… from the comfort of home! Launching in February 2020, ACT-W+ gives tech fans from around the country the chance to experience ACT-W content no matter their location. Check out what we have planned at act-w.org/plus For information about ACT-W event sponsorship opportunities across the nation, please contact [email protected] . Visit ACT-W.org From Portland to Austin. New York to Raleigh-Durham. Demonstrate your commitment to gender equity in your community. Connect with a chapter near you. Find A Location Latest Posts Meet Board Member Jennie Leigh Post Date : October 21, 2020 Author : Dani Gehm Meet the Board! Jennie Leigh has been involved with since 2014, where she helped our Bay Area chapter get up and running. Learn more about Jennie and her service to ! Continue Reading How Womxn in Tech are Disproportionately Affected by COVID-19 Post Date : July 8, 2020 Author : mila New research has highlighted inequities for womxn in tech working through COVID-19. Here's what the research says–and how you can advocate for yourself. Continue Reading is a non-profit dedicated to increasing the number of women and girls pursuing STEM-based careers and retaining women in the technology workforce. Mail : [email protected] Powered by WPEngine ® Join our mailing list. Get our newsletter and the occasional email we think you'll like. Privacy Policy Sitemap Search -- Return to Top X View more information about changes to our programs in response to COVID-19. Learn More uses cookies to improve your browsing experience on our website and to analyze our website traffic. By browsing our site, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. I agree Read more...