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W.TEC Camp Flier

2010 W.TEC Camp Flier

See flier or www.w-teconline.org for more information.

Jun

15

WTEC_Camp_Flier

We are now accepting applications for the 3rd edition of the W.TEC Girls Technology Camp. The technology camp will take place in Lagos in August 2010 and is a W.TEC initiative aimed at helping girls develop an early interest in computers and other information technology, as well as enabling them develop positive images of technology-related careers. The long-term goal is increased numbers of women working with and using information technology productively for professional and leadership activities.

This is a 1-week residential program targeted at girls in JSS 2 to SS2, during which the young women will participate in technology workshops which include introduction to the computer, overview of computer hardware, learning to use some software; with games and activities intended to foster team and leadership qualities. Camp participants will also discuss social issues, especially those that affect young women. The camp will end with an exhibition of the girls’ work.

Fee: The fee for the camp is N50,000.00 for the successful candidates. This covers the registration fee, tuition, boarding and feeding costs.

A limited number of scholarships and discounts are available for girls whose applications are successful and whose parents or guardians are unable to afford the camp fees, so we highly encourage all qualified girls to apply.

Apply online or read more about the camp.

Jun

2

The first half of 2010 has been a busy time for W.TEC with a number of activities.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S WEEK CELEBRATION:

International Women's Week Celebration

International Women's Week Celebration


In March, W.TEC organized the International Women’s Week Celebration to commemorate International Women’s Day and Week. It featured presentations by Josephine Nzerem (Human Angle), Amy Oyekunle (Kudirat Initiative for Democracy – KIND) and Oreoluwa Somolu (W.TEC).

The theme of the celebration, in line with the United Nations, was “Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress for All” and aimed at educating on women and human rights and the role of information technology in economic and social advancement.

The celebration was well attended by representatives from government agencies, local community & faith-based groups, media, students, W.TEC supporters and alumni. The presentations elicited thoughtful and spirited discussions. Photos are available online: http://bit.ly/9SPttj

2ND YOUNG WOMEN’S ICT EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME:
In April, we successfully organised our 2nd Young Women’s ICT Empowerment Programme (YWP).

The focus of the YWP was to enable participants develop skills that they can use to earn income. Participants learnt to create professional fliers and posters, compose interesting photographs, video record and edit short films, set-up blogs, and set-up online businesses. Photos are available online: http://bit.ly/daTCCd

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:
In line with our desire to collaborate with other groups to promote women’s development, W.TEC spoke at several events. At the February Technology Times Outlook 2010 Business Summit – a gathering of technology leaders and players – Oreoluwa Somolu (W.TEC Exec. Director) spoke about opportunities for women in Web 2.0 and online social networking.

In March, Oreoluwa was invited by IBM to speak to women staff at their IBM International Women’s Day Web Seminar. Speaking on the seminar theme of ‘Stories that Bind’, Oreoluwa shared factors that shaped her career trajectory with approximately 15,000 IBM global staff.

UPCOMING: 3RD GIRLS TECHNOLOGY CAMP:

2009 W.TEC Girls Technology Camp

2009 W.TEC Girls Technology Camp


Our 3rd W.TEC Girls Technology Camp will take place from August 8 – 14, 2010. The 1-week residential camp for secondary school girls is aimed at building foundation computer and information technology skills and equipping girls for living and working successfully in an increasingly technology-driven world. To find out how you can nominate or sponsor a girl, contact us at info@w-teconline.org.

We thank you for your continued support of our work. We send special thanks to people who have supported our programmes this year by volunteering their time and expertise, donating cash or in-kind resources and sponsoring women to participate in our programmes.

Sincerely,
Oreoluwa Somolu
Executive Director, W.TEC

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