The WIT Leadership team will facilitate an informal, open discussion about the WIT (Women in Technology) Group, which provides a forum for discussion of IT issues in general and on campus, networking and coaching, youth outreach, and professional development. The WIT Group’s Professional Development Fund program offers funding each semester to support emerging leaders to attend a professional development training or conference; in this session, Spring 2025 award recipients share their experiences and lessons from their funded activities. WIT Leadership will also highlight upcoming Professional Development events, and conclude with an open forum discussing recommended events, activities, etc. for anyone interested in professional development in the technology space.
About this event:
Presenters:
- Jessica Wong, Sr. Communications Specialist, i-card Programs
- Nikkole Duda, Business Analyst, Facilities & Services
- Lindsey Sharp, Senior eLearning Specialist, Office of the Chief Information Officer
- Allison (Al) Payne, Sr. Manager of Technology Support & Training,Gies College of Business
Track:
I Thought This Was a Star Wars Convention – Don’t think your topic fits into any of the previous categories? This is the place for you!
Experience Needed:
All Levels
Learning Outcome:
Participants will be informed about current WIT programming and upcoming events, particularly the WIT Professional Development Fund program, and learn from panelists and peers in the room about how sharing our experiences and challenges benefits participants’ careers in the technology space.
Additional Keywords:
professional development, funding, technology careers