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Girls in TechnologyMentor Protégé Program
2014-2015Protégé Orientation
Session 1: STEAM Career ExplorationVirginia
WELCOME Girls in Technology Mentor Protégé Program
VIRGINIA
Protégé Orientation & Session 1: STEM Career Exploration
Agenda:The GIT Mentor-Protégé Program starts promptly at 6:00 PM. • 6:00 - 6:30pm: Sign-in/Networking/Refreshments(You must sign in with the GIT front desk in order to record your attendance) • 6:30 – 7:00pm: Welcome & Announcements – Jenny Oh• 7:00 – 7:30pm: Keynote Speaker – Ellen Jennings• 7:30 – 8:30pm: Mentor-Protégé Session• 8:30pm: Closing – Edith Ababio
Message from Girls in Technology Chair: Trish Barber
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwmBp_4pSE0&feature=youtu.be
GIRLS IN TECHNOLOGY (GIT)
*ESTABLISHED in 2001
*MISSION:Girls in Technology works to inspire girls in grades 6-12 towards successful futures in SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, and MATHEMATICS (STEAM)
*OBJECTIVE:Design programs that fulfill our mission and embody our 7 core belief tenets
*GIT Programs:*CyberGirls*Sharing Our Success (SOS)*Mentor Protégé Program
GIT SCHOLARSHIP
Value
• Up to $1,000
Essay or Video
• What is your big dream?
• How will you go back to your school and encourage other girls?
Timing
• Spring
GIT SITES & RESOURCES
*WEB: http://womenintechnology.org/git
*FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Girls-In-Technology/300114760006884
*LinkedIn: GIT Mentor Protégé Program
*TWITTER: GirlsInTech_WIT
GIT STEERING COMMITTEE
*CHAIR: Trish Barber*VICE CHAIR: Elvina Kamalova
*WIT OFFICE:[email protected]
*STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERSAnika Lalmansingh Jenny OhCarmen Radelat Melanie HendrickCasey Linsey Puja ChadhaCurlis Phillip Susan ChaitEdith Ababio Suzanne HarveyIrene Lane Whitney Vickrey
(From the top L-R) Trish Barber, Elvina Kamalova, Jenny Oh, Edith Ababio, Irene Lane, Puja Chadha, Whitney Vickrey, Melanie Hendrick, Casey Linsey, Suzanne Harvey, Susan Chait, Curlis Phillip, Anika Lalmansingh, Carmen Radelat
SPECIAL THANK YOU
For your leadership and support
Program Underwriter
Program Sponsor
MENTOR PROTÉGÉ PROGRAM
The Mentor Protégé Program is a GIT sponsored program
2008
2010
2011
2012Pilot HS program launched through WITs adult mentoring program
GIT officially launches Mentor Protégé – STEM mentoring for high school girls
Recipient of Outstanding Educator Award from Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Foundation
Invited to the White House Council on Women and Girls
Future Expansion
Two congruent programs per year*Tyson’s Corner, Virginia*Rockville, Maryland
VIRGINIA MENTOR PROTÉGÉ PROGRAM TEAM
*VIRGINIA CHAIR: Jenny Oh
*VICE CHAIR: Edith Ababio
*MENTOR LIAISON: Whitney Vickrey
*PROTÉGÉ LIAISON: Melanie Hendrick
*SPEAKER LIAISON: Irene Lane
*REGISTRATION MANAGER: Puja Chadha
MENTOR PROTÉGÉ – INTRODUCTION
Month Topic
October STEM Career Exploration – Protégé Orientation
November Leadership
December NO SESSION
January A Passion for STEM – How to Measure your Own Success
February Innovation – Embrace Fear and Learn to Fail
March Graduation – How Can You Change the World?
MENTOR PROTÉGÉ – SESSIONS
Session Format:6:00 – 6:30 Sign-in/Networking/Light Meal6:30 – 6:45 Welcome/Announcements6:45 – 7:30 Featured Speaker/Panel Discussion/Demonstration7:30 – 8:30 Mentoring session8:30 Close-out
Program Format: Meet once a month for 5 sessions
Women who are leaders in STEAM fields
Women who have paved the path
Women who are willing to share their experiences
Question & Answer Discussions
Hands-on interactive STEAM demonstrations
MENTOR PROTÉGÉ –SPEAKERS/PANEL/DEMOS
ACTIVE LISTENING
Mentors and protégés matched based on academic experience and STEAM interests
Each group has 2 to 3 mentors and 2 to 3protégés
Same group will meet for 2 to 3 sessions, re-groupings TBD
MENTOR PROTÉGÉ –MENTORING STRUCTURE
WHAT IS MENTORING?
Definition of Mentoring:
“ Mentoring is a process whereby mentor and protégé work together to discover and develop the protégés’ latent abilities, to provide the protégé with knowledge and skills as opportunities and needs arise, and for the mentor to serve as an effective tutor, counselor, friend and foe who enables the protégé to sharpen skills and hone her thinking.”
Gordon F. Shea
Listen
Bring openness, trust and confidentiality
Help build self-confidence
Share knowledge of STEM education, industry and careers
Ask powerful questions
Coach and inspire
Share your personal experiences and insights
Trigger self-awareness
Offer encouragement
Challenge to achieve important goals
Teach by example
SOME EXAMPLES OF WHAT MENTORS DO:
General Profile:
*Professional women from around Washington DC
*Studied or are currently working in STEAM careers
*They have experience and knowledge to share with you
*They are volunteering their time to help you
*They are coming straight from work
*They are fun and amazing women!
MENTOR PROTÉGÉ – OUR MENTORS
Ask mentors about their experiences
Share your passions and goals
Ask mentors for help in identifying and defining goals and paths to explore
Ask questions
Be open and have a meaningful conversation rather than answering “yes” or “no”
CREATING A PURPOSEFUL MENTORING CONVERSATION
MENTOR PROTÉGÉ – EXPECTATIONS
• Arrive at 6PM to sign in and network• Attend as many sessions as possible• Limit use of cell phones to be polite and as a sign of
respect and appreciation.• Give your undivided attention.• Think broadly and respect that everyone is a product
of their unique culture, enjoy the differences, understand other’s values and continue to learn.
MENTOR PROTÉGÉ – GOALSConnect girls who share similar passions and interests
Connect with mentors who provide support and are role models
Begin to build a professional network
Direct access to women and resources in the community
Learn about STEAM careers and opportunities
Understand the connection between STEAM skills and career
Be empowered!Be confident!
Own your own success
Be a role model for other girls
SPEAKER
Discussion Topic: STEAM Career Exploration
Ellen JenningsCEO, BEI Networks
Keynote Speaker
• Bachelors of Science in Applied Mathematics – University of Virginia
• Master of Business Administration – Harvard Business School
• Over 20 years of experience in telecommunications and information technology
• Currently Chief Executive Officer of BEI
NETWORKING EXERCISE
First Impressions Mean EVERYTHING
Each person will introduce themselves to another person (each person has 1 minute) then shift to the right…start again.
1st: Line up facing each other2nd :Reach out, grab the person’s hand,
pump 3 times and say
• Hi! My name is…
• I attend ______HS and I am a ______( what year?)
• I joined the GIT MP Program because __________.
PUMP PUMP PUMP
MENTORING SESSION
CLOSING
DREAM *BIG*JOIN US ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER, and our GIT BLOG!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Girls-In-Technology/300114760006884Twitter: https://twitter.com/GirlsInTech_WITBlog: http://girlsintechnologyblog.wordpress.com/LinkedIn: GIT Mentor Protégé Program
REMINDERS:• NEXT SESSION: WED 11/12/14 @6PM on LEADERSHIP• TWEET, FACEBOOK, BLOG questions on Leadership