The Women's Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC)

Programmes

W.TEC Girls' Technology Camp

The Women's Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) is now accepting nominations for its upcoming W.TEC Girls' Technology Camp.

The 1-week residential camp, which will take place in Lagos in August 2008, is aimed at bridging the technology gap between boys and girls earlier in their career path. The camp is designed to encourage young women to choose a career path in information and communication technology (ICT) or to develop more interest in using and/or managing ICTs.

Objectives:
The primary aims of this camp are to:

Introduce young Nigerian women to a variety of computer applications and other ICTs, which they can use productively for leisure, school and work, and help develop their skills in using them

Encourage the young women to consider a technology career, by giving a realistic and positive idea of computing-related careers through career talks and career-themed films

Help the young women plan their future careers with the assistance of mentors and women currently working in these fields

Criteria for Eligibility:
The programme is targeted at female students who are:

Currently in JSS 2 to SSS 2 and no younger than 11 years of age

Interested in computers and other ICTs

Considering a career in a computing-related field or one in which computers will be used frequently

Duration:
1 Week

Application:
To apply, nominate a girl who meets the above criteria to be invited for a pre-selection written test and oral interview.

Include the following information for the nominee:

First and Last Names
Class
Age
School
Contact Address
Phone Number
Email Address

Your nominations can be sent in one of the following ways:

Hand Delivery to Our Office:
W.TEC
Suite 88, Block A-4
Sura Shopping Complex
Simpson Street, Lagos Island
Lagos

Online Application: Complete and submit the online application form.

Email Application: Email the nominations to us at info@w-teconline.org.

For further information, contact Ms. Oluwatoyin Ajao-Dawodu at info@w-teconline.org or 01-850 9782.

Please note that participation in this project is FREE, but the spaces for participation are limited; hence priority will be given to those who are genuinely interested in applying this training to their work and personal life.