Too few girls are turned on by science and technology. Whether it's a fear of being labeled a geek or appearing smarter than the boys, it is resulting in the loss of a talent pool to US industry. For example, in computer sciences, interest is declining, especially among girls. Girls Get IT aims to reverse this trend.
The mission is to collaborate with the Georgia business community to host events which impart the knowledge and confidence for girls aged five to seventeen years to make informed decisions (e.g., regarding education, extra curricula activities, and organized clubs) pertaining to careers in technology as described in person by women in those roles.
Girls Get IT accomplishes this by showing how much fun a career in technology can be.
By partnering with Georgia businesses, Girls Get IT showcases the types of careers that are available to those who major in math or science. It gives the girls a first hand look at what it's like to work in a company that is dependent on technology. The girls get a chance to meet women executives while seeing how technology is used by host companies. All in all, they come to understand that there is a place for women in technology and that these careers are interesting and vital.
Girls Get IT is successful because of the interest of the Georgia technology industry. If your company would like to be involved in showing young women the possibilities that exists for them, or if you know some girls who could benefit from learning more about technology, contact us.
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