Women In Technology

Women in Technology is a school-to-career initiative aimed at promoting careers in the technical fields for women.  

Women in Technology is a collaborative effort between local area high schools and BAE Systems.  The program fosters an interest among high school females in the technical field by exposing the students to various technical careers and providing support and guidance from BAE Systems employees.  Students are exposed to how academic skills are applied in the workplace.

 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Objective: 

The Women in Technology program allows female students in high school who have an aptitude in math and science a practical, hands-on opportunity to explore careers in various technical disciplines and help them with potential educational and career decisions.  It also provides mentorship to the students to encourage and support them in their pursuit of a technical career.

Program Plan:

The program generally runs for sixteen (16) weeks during the school year.  Students come to the BAE facility once per week for two hours.  Each week the students participate in various technical rotations with the BAE mentors.  The program also includes several special sessions such as orientation, career planning, and the certificate awards session.

 

LOCATIONS

BAE Systems provides the Women in Technology program in the following locations:
-          Nashua, New Hampshire
-          Lexington, Massachusetts
-          Manassas, Virginia