PointBridge Teams with National Center for Women and Information Technology to Sponsor IT Aspirations for 20 youths
As part of an effort to encourage more young women to choose careers in technology, the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) and a consortium of 10 Indiana universities and 15 Indiana corporate sponsors, including PointBridge, are recognizing 20 high school women from around Indiana for their accomplishments and aspirations in computing and technology.
"With technology jobs projected to grow faster than all other job sectors in the next decade, it's imperative that we nurture the computing aspirations of women, who will make up half the professional workforce," said Lucy Sanders, CEO and co-founder of NCWIT. "This award allows us to recognize and encourage talent that might otherwise be overlooked."
The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing was created to encourage the computing aspirations of young women, introduce them to leadership opportunities in the field, and generate visibility for women's participation in technology fields. Winners are acknowledged for their outstanding aptitude and interest in technology and computing, leadership ability, academic history, and plans for post-secondary education.
"PointBridge is committed to encouraging the career growth of young IT professionals. We continue to recruit and nurture college graduates interested in becoming a part of our team of forward thinking technologists, " said Patty Ravencroft, Director of Human Resources for PointBridge.
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