Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation

Girls Rock IT Fall 2023 Badge Sessions

The Michigan Council of Women in Technology is providing the following badge sessions.

Coding for Good – Lake Michigan College

Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 pm. 
2755 E. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Inviting Girl Scouts (Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes) and non-Girl Scouts in 2nd – 8th grade to explore the world of gaming through code! 

Brownie & Junior Coding for Good session (3 badges) 

Brownie Girls Scouts including girls in 2nd & 3rd grade, and Junior Girl Scouts including girls in 4th & 5th grade will create a game using Scratch programming. The girls will also need to create a Scratch account prior to this event if they would like to access their game after this event.

Cadette Coding for Good session (3 badges) 

Cadette Girl Scouts including girls in 6th – 8th grade will create a game using App Inventor programming. The girls will also need access to a Gmail account (a school account will not work) prior to this event if they would like to access their game after this event.

All students will learn about important female computer scientists and how to use computers to solve problems that help people progress in life.

Cost for students to participate: $10

Take advantage of this educational experience and register today!

A Parent Session will also be provided from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Parent session topics include:

  • Keeping Your Family Safe Online
  • Careers in Technology

This parent session is being offered at no cost. 

Sponsored by: 

MCWT’s partnership with the Girl Scouts provides a one-day opportunity with hands-on activities to earn technology badges. MCWT volunteers help lead the activities and serve as speakers for the parents’ program. The MCWT Foundation will provide coding tools and experiences that are interactive, empowering, and fun because GIRLS DO ROCK IT!

Success stories

Meet Vanette Hill, a powerhouse IT manager at BCBSM breaking barriers in the tech world. Benefiting from the support of MCWT, she has risen from participant to lead of our ELEVATE cohort program. 

We hope you’ll feel inspired by Vanette’s experience and the history our organization is making as we inspire and grow women in tech. 

Vanette Hill
MARIAM MAHMOUD

MCWT scholar Mariam Mahmoud shares her journey to success with her MCWT mentor match. All MCWT scholarship recipient are partnered with a mentor to guide and support them throughout their college career. To learn more about Mariam’s story, keep reading.

Mariam Mahmoud
CHELSEA CARTER

Friends of MCWT Scholarship Recipient, Chelsea Carter shares her personal story of how MCWT fueled her passion for technology. Carter’s story serves as a prime example of how the MCWT lifecycle continues. To learn more about Chelsea’s journey, keep reading.

Chelsea Carter
FAY GHOUJEGHI

Fay Ghoujeghi’s learning journey of professional development with MCWT has reached new heights. As an MCWT member,  Ghoujeghi had an opportunity to experience a 6-month scholarship program. To learn more about Fay’s journey, keep reading.

Fay Ghoujeghi
ANGELA MATTA

Angela Matta shares her story on how her engagement with MCWT has led to scholarship and internship opportunities. Throughout the years of her involvement, MCWT has been the spark of Matta’s interest in computer science. To learn more about Angela’s story, click the button below.

Angela Matta

MCWT multi-year scholar, Himaja Motheram shares her personal story on how the GET-IT programs made an impact on her interest in technology. Throughout her course of the program, she grew closer to a community of girls who were just as eager to learn and engage as she was. To learn more about Himaja’s journey, click the button below.

Himaja Motheram

Taking scholars to the next level in their tech career is apart of MCWT’s goal to continue the lifecycle of girls and women in technology throughout Michigan. Take a moment to read this success story on Vonnita Jones, a former MCWT Scholarship recipient who was able to stay connected and engaged with MCWT on a career level.

Vonnita Jones

MCWT Scholar, Jenna Sultes shares her success story on how she has been able to grow into the MCWT community and continue her engagement as a former scholarship recipient.

Jenna Sultes

Learn more about the impact MCWT’s Ignite! Mentoring had on Tatiana Duggan. This connection has led Tatianna to accomplishing her goals and sharing her success story with MCWT and other young girls in tech.

Tatiana Duggan

Arial Magyar shares her story on how MCWT’s high school GET-IT program fostered her interest in design, coding, and programming, as well as how her skillset in technology has.

Arial Magyar

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