Our mission is to support, promote and
encourage young women to pursue an
education and a career in science and
technology based fields.
Activities/Programs:
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Professional Growth
 Interview Panel Discussions
 Projecting Confidence
 Networking Skills
 Dress for Success
 Etiquette Luncheon
 Industry Tours
 Host Companies on Campus
 Choose the workshop/ event you want
 Email your request to WIT@RIT.EDU
Include your name, the event and
the date of the event
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Drop off $10 deposit in a sealed
envelop with your name and program on it to the WIT office,
GOL70/ 1377
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An email will be sent to confirm
your registration
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Upon completion of the event, you
will receive an email confirming
your attendance
Community Outreach
 Girls Technology Workshop
 Community Service Project
 Science Fairs/ Festivals
 Host High School Students
 Host Open Houses
Communications
 Email
(WIT@RIT.EDU)
 Facebook
(Women in Technology
(WIT) at RIT)
 WebSite
WWW.RIT.EDU/CAST/WIT
 MyCourses Community
presents
to attend
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*A $10 deposit is required to hold a
seat at workshops.
Deposits are returned at check-in.
Place deposit in a sealed envelop
Write Name and Event on outside
Drop off / Slide under
WIT office, GOL 70-1377
IT’S THAT SIMPLE!!!
Women In
Technology
 Check WWW.RIT.EDU/CAST/WIT
for calendar of events (updated weekly)
How can I stand out from my peers?
Women in Technology (WIT):
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HOW TO REGISTER
What distinguishes my resume?
What is WIT ?
EMPOWER
Certificate Program
Engineering Technology
Mentoring
Professional Skills and
o
Workshops for
Enhanced
Retention
2012 WEPAN
Women in
Engineering
Program Award
Winner!
Women in Technology at
RIT has been nationally
recognized by the
Women
in Engineering
ProActive Network (WEPAN)
WWW.WEPAN.ORG
What is EMPOWER?
Program Name:
EMPOWER CERTIFICATE
Program Purpose: To provide WIT
students the opportunity to develop
professional, leadership skills and certification that will provide them with a
leading edge.
Requirements
TWO EMPOWER professional
development workshops:
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Etiquette Lunch
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Dress for Success
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Networking101
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Other WIT professional skills
workshops listed on www.rit.edu/
cast/wit
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Pre-approved leadership workshop
offered by another RIT department
(only 1)
-AND-
TWO Networking events:
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Company Tour
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Co-op Presentation
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Volunteer for a Girl Technology
Workshop (GTW)
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Pre-approved Interactive Community Service event offered by another RIT department
What Programs
are Offered?
Etiquette Lunch
Learn which fork to use and what to order at a
lunch interview . The event is fully catered with
a presentation from the Coop office.
Other Opportunities
WIT students are encouraged to join professional societies related to their major. Participating in outreach activities through these organizations can count toward your certificate.
Check with WIT@RIT.EDU for approval!
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Dress for Success
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
(ASME)
American Society of Civil Engineers
(ASCE)
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
Student Environmental Action League
(SEAL)
Institute of Packaging Professionals (IOPP)
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating
and
Air
Conditioning
Engineers
(ASHRAE)
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
Ever wondered what is appropriate to wear to a
co-op interview? To the career fair? This workshop will help you coordinate your wardrobe and
appearance to make a great first impression on
career fair day, or for that important interview.
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Networking 101
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This workshop will familiarize you with the skills
necessary for successful
networking. Receive the
guidance necessary for developing a professional
portfolio!
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Co-op Presentation
All students earning an EMPOWER certificate will be invited to the Women’s Leadership Dinner in April to recognize their efforts
in developing their professional skills.
Share your co-op experience or listen to a fellow
student’s experience. If you wish to present contact Elaine Lewis @ WIT.rit.edu
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Tours
WIT is offering students the opportunity to tour
2 local companies. Refer to website for details.
WWW.RIT.EDU/CAST/WIT
Girl Scouts
WIT volunteers take time to mentor middle
school girls at on campus technical workshops.
Offered one Saturday each quarter .
"In the networking world,
it's not who you know, it's
who knows you."
~Robyn Henderson