The TechWomen delegation has returned from an incredible week in Sierra Leone, where fellows and mentors came together to educate and inspire the next generation of women in STEM. As we reflect on the week, we are also setting our sights to our next delegation trip: Uzbekistan! Like in Sierra … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen announces 2019 delegation trips
At the TechWomen Cultural Kickoff, Emerging Leaders showcase their customs and cultures, transporting the audience to their countries and introducing them to their foods, dances and history. The yearly event - where many Emerging Leaders meet their mentors for the first time - sets off five weeks of … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen 2019 application now open!
We are excited to announce the launch of the 2019 TechWomen application! Our 2018 program brought 100 bright and inspiring women from 20 countries, and this year we are growing: in 2019, TechWomen will select 108 women leaders from 21 countries, including Libya, which returns as a program country … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen week four: celebrating a community of women
If you could solve any challenge in your country, what would it be? At the beginning of #techwomen18, 20 country teams were asked this question. Their process--beginning with brainstorming, moving through iteration and strategy, and concluding in the creation of high-impact plans--culminated at … [READ MORE...]
Giving back to the community: TechWomen Volunteer Day
This Saturday, Emerging Leaders volunteered at one of four non-profits and initiatives throughout San Francisco, giving back to the local community and learning more about Bay Area life and culture. They chose from a range of volunteer experiences, from gardening to troubleshooting laptops to … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen week three: a deeper dive into professional development
It has been another exciting week for the Emerging Leaders of #techwomen18, each getting a unique opportunity to dive deeper into their mentorship experience. They have learned coding in the office, installed solar panels in the field and sat down for tea with Silicon Valley tech leaders; they've … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen week two: the power of mentorship
During week one, Emerging Leaders were introduced to the 2018 TechWomen program, setting the stage for five weeks of cultural exchange, professional development and personal growth. Although they had already met many Cultural Mentors, Professional Mentors and Impact Coaches, week two was an … [READ MORE...]
#techwomen18 begins!
TechWomen 2018 has officially begun, as this year's Emerging Leaders from 20 countries throughout Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East arrived in San Francisco on Sunday. The TechWomen team welcomed Emerging Leaders at the airport and their housing locations, getting them oriented … [READ MORE...]
2018 TechWomen Mentor Application Now Open
We are now accepting applications from women and men in the San Francisco Bay Area to serve as mentors for the 2018 TechWomen program! This September, 100 women from 20 countries in Africa, Central and South Asia and the Middle East will travel to San Francisco for our eighth cohort of … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen 2018 application now open!
We are happy to announce the launch of the 2018 TechWomen application! Last year, we received a record-breaking 3,965 applications for the 2017 program. As the TechWomen community continues to grow, we aim to maintain that momentum by attracting another cohort of highly impressive and motivated … [READ MORE...]
