WeGrow: Cultivating Panama's Female STEAM Innovators
WOMEN IN TECH ? Global
World's leading Organization for Women in Tech. On a mission to empower 5 million women and girls in tech by 2030
On August 7th, 2024, Women in Tech?Panama launched the groundbreaking WeGrow Program, marking a significant milestone in empowering women in STEAM fields. This innovative initiative enrolled 200 female students and recent graduates, offering comprehensive support through training, mentorship, and job placement opportunities.
The program's four key modules cover crucial areas:
WeGrow goes beyond technical training, providing valuable mentorship from industry leaders and access to the Women in Tech Global platform. The program also addresses job placement through the WIT-h portal and partnerships with local companies for internships.
Wanda Pinzon Proyectos , Director of Women in Tech Panama, shared the organization's ambitious vision to empower five million women and girls by 2030 through technology. This goal underscores WeGrow's potential impact in shaping the future of women in STEAM.
The launch event was a resounding success, supported by industry giants like Fiserv, the Technological University of Panama, and GBM Panama. It's clear that WeGrow is not just opening doors but building bridges to a more inclusive and diverse tech industry in Panama and beyond.
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