Congratulations to the next class of TechWomen Emerging Leaders! Earlier this week, we notified 78 candidates from 16 countries across the Middle East and Africa about their selection to the 2014 TechWomen program. Participants have already expressed their excitement, including an Emerging Leader in … [READ MORE...]
A Recipe for an Amazing Professional Mentoring Experience
Guest post by Jeanette Zalder, Professional Mentor Think you don’t have enough experience or technical expertise to be a TechWomen Professional Mentor? Think again! By sharing your experience and combining it with the enthusiasm and drive of an Emerging Leader (EL), you can create a truly … [READ MORE...]
Professional Development Through Mentorship: 5 Quotes from 2013 Emerging Leaders
A cornerstone of the TechWomen program, the professional mentorship gives Emerging Leaders firsthand exposure to the innovative culture of Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area while also expanding the global network of women in technology to build a solid pipeline of STEM professionals … [READ MORE...]
Day 2 in Morocco: TechWomen Visit Technopolis and the International University of Rabat
Following an enriching first day learning about Moroccan culture and reconnecting with alumnae, TechWomen spent day two visiting Technopolis (a technology park in Rabat) and the International University of Rabat. Delegates had the chance to learn about the technology sector in Morocco, and partook … [READ MORE...]
2014 TechWomen Application Opens December 16
We are delighted to announce that the Emerging Leader application for the 2014 TechWomen program will open on Monday, December 16! The application will be accessible on the TechWomen website at www.techwomen.org, and must be submitted by the deadline of February 3, 2014 at 23:59 Cairo time. One … [READ MORE...]
2013 TechWomen Program Through Tweeted Photos
What a year it has been! Though almost one month has passed since the Emerging Leaders returned to their home countries, we are still reveling in our memories of the 2013 TechWomen program's five jam-packed weeks of excitement, discovery, and sharing. Below are snapshots of just a few of the many … [READ MORE...]
Looking Toward My Future: The Emerging Leader Experience
Guest post by Rouba Cheaib, 2013 TechWomen Emerging Leader from Lebanon This journey started three weeks ago. Seventy-eight women arrived from sixteen different countries, each one holding her own story, cultural background and looking toward her future with bright eyes. When I arrived in … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen Emerging Leaders “Like” Facebook and meet Sheryl Sandberg
About four months after meeting each other virtually through Facebook, the 2013 TechWomen Emerging Leaders finally had the opportunity to pay a visit to the very organization that first brought them together. They toured Facebook’s fantastic campus and engaged with an interactive panel discussion … [READ MORE...]
Thank You, TechWomen Community for Your Generous Support!
The TechWomen community took the Twitterverse by storm this Tuesday, tweeting live from Twitter’s HQ in San Francisco at the TechWomen Community Event. The event gathered TechWomen Emerging Leaders, Mentors, partners, volunteers, and supporters to celebrate the power of this global diplomacy effort … [READ MORE...]
Why I Keep Coming Back to Mentor with TechWomen
Guest post by Larissa Shapiro I came across TechWomen by chance. A former colleague's spouse forwarded me a note from a local ‘Women in Tech’ newsletter calling for mentors for a new program. I thought, “Hmm…Am I ready for mentoring?” I'd been in tech for about 15 years, yet I felt unsure. I … [READ MORE...]
