Press Releases
Women Tech Council Unveils Best Companies in Silicon Slopes for Women in Technology
SANDY, Utah, May 18, 2017 — The Women Tech Council (WTC) unveiled the Silicon Slopes companies with the most comprehensive best practices for attracting and retaining female talent at the conclusion of their 2017 Talent Innovation Summit last week. The Summit focused on inclusion and diversity in the workplace and the strategies and best practices needed…
Read MoreHigh School Girls Across Southern Utah Gather to Prepare for Future Tech Careers
SheTech expands across southern Utah to address state talent shortage by engaging and inspiring girls to pursue STEM careers CEDAR CITY, Utah, May 8, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Women Tech Council today launched their first STEM-activation event in southern Utah to provide high school girls across the region access to hands-on tech experiences and mentoring with industry experts to engage…
Read MoreSTEM Activation Program Expands to Prepare Girls Across Silicon Slopes for Future Tech Careers
SheTech expands into rural areas to address talent shortage by engaging and inspiring girls to pursue STEM careers SANDY, Utah, March 31, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Women Tech Council today launched the first expansion event of their SheTech program to provide access to hands-on tech experiences and mentoring with industry experts to high school girls across the…
Read More1,200 Utah High School Girls Experience STEM Careers to Expand Tech Sector and Economy
SheTech Explorer Day engages girls with more than 100 companies and industry experts to activate and inspire future careers in STEM OREM, Utah (March 3, 2017)—The Women Tech Council today launched the first event of their SheTech program in 2017, a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) program that activates, engages and inspires high school…
Read MoreUtah tech leaders unite on Capitol Hill to advance workforce initiatives
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 30, 2017)— Less than a week after Gov. Herbert announced Talent Ready Utah in his State of the State address, Utah tech leaders joined legislators for Tech Day on the Hill to show their support for collaboration between industry, government and education. Today the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), the Women…
Read MoreWomen Tech Council to Launch TechArt Hour of Code Creating Largest Girl-Coded Living Digital Display
Announced today in the White House Fact Sheet as part of National Computer Science Education Week Programs SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 5, 2016) — Women Tech Council (WTC) today announced the launch of TechArt Hour of Code, the largest girl-coded initiative engaging 10,000 girls across the state to create a living digital display. The program was announced today in the White House Fact Sheet for its impact and opportunity…
Read MoreWomen Tech Council TechArt Hour of Code, Largest Girl-Coded Living Digital Display
Women Tech Council (WTC) today announced the launch of TechArt Hour of Code, the largest girl-coded initiative engaging 10,000 girls across the state to create a living digital display. The program was announced today in the White House Fact Sheet for its impact and opportunity to engage more girls in computer science education, and is…
Read MoreThe Leonardo and Women Tech Council Launch Women Innovators
The Leonardo and Women Tech Council (WTC) have partnered to open the Women Innovators exhibit, a highly interactive exhibit showing the impact of women in driving innovation in business and technology. Unveiled Wednesday, November 16, the exhibit features a touch screen interface with profiles of 162 women leaders in a variety of industries, including tech,…
Read MoreAward Recipients Named in Ninth Annual Women Tech Awards
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Women Tech Council (WTC) recognized seven technology-focused women who are driving innovation, leading technology companies and contribution to the technology economy in the Ninth Annual Women Tech Awards held today at the Grand America Hotel. The event, presented by Domo, EY, Vivint Smart Home, EMC, Governor’s Office of Economic Development,…
Read MorePresidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship Julie Hanna to Keynote Women Tech Awards
2016 Women Tech Awards to recognize women leading the technology industry SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Women Tech Council (WTC) is excited to announce Julie Hanna, Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship, will be the keynote speaker at the 9th annual Women Tech Awards. The event will be held on Thursday, September 22 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. at the Grand America…
Read MoreMiller Business Resource Center New Site For Women Tech Council
Salt Lake Community College’s Miller Business Resource Center (MBRC) at the Miller Campus in Sandy is now home to the Women Tech Council (WTC). Founded in 2007, the Women Tech Council provides mentoring, visibility and networking for women. “Women Tech Council plays a critical role in elevating women in technology professions,” said Beth Colosimo, Executive…
Read MoreWomen Tech Council Announces 2016 Award Finalists Driving Technology, Innovation and Business
Winners to be announced September 22 at awards luncheon SALT LAKE CITY, June 29, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Women Tech Council (WTC) announced today the finalists for the ninth annual Women Tech Awards, a prestigious honor recognizing technology-focused women who are driving innovation, leading technology companies, and are key contributors to the technology community. The finalists represent 20 women in…
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