We build communities, empower participants to see themselves as leaders, and provide networking and mentoring opportunities in a rapidly growing industry. ChickTech has made a direct impact on tens of thousands of participants, including girls, women, and men.
Chapters
ChickTech currently serves youth and adults in 17 volunteer-led chapters throughout the United States, with a total of 28 chapters serving their communities since ChickTech’s founding in 2012.
Volunteers
Volunteers are the heartbeat of our organization. Inspired by ChickTech’s mission, our volunteers are vital to executing youth and career programming serving thousands of girls and women across the nation.
Events
We ran 196 events and workshops for youth and adults, aimed at building confidence, increasing interest in tech, and creating a supportive and empowering community. These ranged from networking happy hours to 3D printing workshops to week-long camps for students!
Hours of Learning
Our students spent a whopping 20,652 hours participating in fun, hands-on, inspiring ChickTech events. From 3D printing to website design; from the technology of oceanography to robotics, each workshop empowered its participants to create the future of tech.
Participants
We’re building a national community that brings together thousands of youth and adults of all genders annually through our events and workshops. By connecting and supporting each other, we all have more strength to push change in our own lives and in the technology community.
Raised
Through generous donations and sponsorships from corporations and individuals, we raised over $900,000. This allowed us to strengthen our programs, increase the number of students and adults served across the country, and continue changing the culture of technology for the better.
Stats and figures from recent 2018/2019 fiscal year annual report (view here).
Many women do not reach their potential in STEM because they thought it was too difficult—or did not have role models in the field. By increasing our participants’ self-confidence and interest in technology, we increase the number of women and girls who aspire to technology careers, shaping the workforce of today AND tomorrow to have the diverse skills and perspectives needed for the industry to thrive.
ChickTech believes that providing access to technology careers for girls and young women is critical, both to the industry and to their lives. We provide learning opportunities and a supportive community to female-identifying students in order to broaden participation in tech and provide equitable opportunities for all.
ChickTech: Career is a series of woman-focused, continued education and social events held throughout the year including: workshops, conferences, and Meetups. Whether you’re launching a new career or a seasoned professional, these events help build technical and professional expertise while creating a supportive community among adult women.
ChickTech helps companies create a more empowered and inclusive workplace. When companies partner with ChickTech they demonstrate that they are responsible leaders working to create a world in which people want to do business, and a world in which people want to live.
ACT-W conferences take place around the country throughout the year. To be included on updates about our ACT-W Conferences, please visit act-w.org. Upcoming ACT-W regional conferences include:
ACT-W: Austin – August 8, 2020
ACT-W: National – August 21-22, 2020 in Portland, OR
ACT-W: Chicago – September 2020
ACT-W: Seattle – September 19, 2020
Launching in February 2020, ACT-W+ gives tech fans from around the country the chance to experience ACT-W content no matter their location. Check out what we have planned at act-w.org/plus
For information about ACT-W event sponsorship opportunities across the nation, please contact [email protected].
Meet ChickTech: Central Oregon’s Chapter Lead, Lisa O’Brian
Post Date : May 19, 2020
For Lisa, being a woman in the male-dominated tech industry meant "you didn't get the recognition and support you deserved. There were times where I let that hold me back…" But Lisa attests that being able to understand failure is a valuable asset for anyone, no matter their career path or goals in life.
Upcoming Events Through May: ChickTech Strives to Keep Its Community Learning and Growing
Post Date : May 6, 2020
Despite the major shift in the ways our STEM communities can connect, ChickTech is still striving to provide valuable resources to those who are passionate about continuing their learning experiences during these uncertain times.
