We thought last month’s article about keeping women in tech deserved a follow-up. We don’t want any of our fellow women in tech to feel like they’re alone out there – especially when there are so many communities providing training and support. Here are a few of our favorite resources:
Early Exposure to Tech
Cyberjutsu Girls
Girls academy in Virginia and Maryland
Girls Who Code
Clubs and workshops in DMV
George Washington University Digital Media Academy
Summer camps and workshops for teens
Tech-Girls
Programs for elementary through high school in Charlottesville
Girls in STEM
Want to get into STEM but don’t know where to start? Start here!
History of Women and Computers
An overview of historically significant key figures and important dates
Software Programming and Coding Glossary for Kids
Programming and coding glossary guide with links to other great learning resources
Ongoing Support and Advocacy
Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu
Workshops, training, networking, and mentorship in the DMV
The Excella Extension Center at Virginia Tech
Part-time work and mentoring for current students
Ladies Who Code (Washington DC) Meetup Group
Meets at Excella Consulting, Arlington, VA
Women in Cybersecurity
Knowledge sharing, networking, mentoring
Anita Borg Institute “Systers” program
Online networking for women in tech
The Maryland Center for Women in Computing
Support, education, mentoring
Co-Authors
Lisa Foreman-Jiggetts, Founder & CEO, Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu
Mari Galloway, Director, Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu
Margaret Archer, Extension Center Director, Excella Consulting