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12:41 am on 2014-03-15
Let's look at events and activities you can participate in or organize for a memorable Girls in ICT day. There are a number of challenging possibilities you can explore. The theme is “Girls in ICT”, while the key is excitement, information and inspiration. This year's Girls in ICT Day will be celebrated on 24 April 2014.
Jidaw encourages individuals, private firms (ICT and non ICT), Government agencies (Information Technology, Education, Communication, etc), educational institutions (primary, secondary and tertiary) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to organize these programs. Of particular interest are organizations in the ICT sector and those that employ ICT professionals.
Jidaw encourages individuals, private firms (ICT and non ICT), Government agencies (Information Technology, Education, Communication, etc), educational institutions (primary, secondary and tertiary) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to organize these programs. Of particular interest are organizations in the ICT sector and those that employ ICT professionals.
Closing the gender digital gap is a job for everyone. The essence is to provide information and guidance while inspiring girls and young women to seize the career and entrepreneurship advantages in technology.
Possible activities include:
ICT Career and Education
Career development programs, technology camps and talks on different careers in ICT, (the real truth, no holds barred), to prepare girls and young women for careers in ICT; these should provide access and information to training, job opportunities and career information in ICT, as well as promoting ICT education through the provision of information about formal university courses, training courses, certification programs and preparation resources.
Practical Appreciation of Opportunities in ICT
Enable girls, tertiary education students and fresh graduates gain a better understanding of the opportunities offered by the ICT sector (realistic expectations) through
Mentoring sessions,
Industry and workplace visits,
Shadowing programmes
Showcasing Role Models
Profiling of key and successful women innovators, professionals and entrepreneurs
Opportunities
Providing information on: ICT contests, awards and scholarships, Internship programs
Job fair to facilitate industry connections as well as employment opportunities and employment drives
Networking
Women and Girls in ICT networks (Volunteering, and Setting up)
Social media campaigns,
Online programs
What are your plans for the 2014 Girls in ICT Day?
Wishing you a memorable Girls in ICT Day!
Jide Awe
Innovation and Development Advisor at Jidaw
Wishing you a memorable Girls in ICT Day!
Jide Awe
Innovation and Development Advisor at Jidaw
