INTERCHANGE FOCUS: Women in IT

This Interchange will focus on the challenges women face in creating a successful career in Information Technology.  The session will allow participants to spotlight their key concerns and receive helpful insight on how to overcome these obstacles.

Date:
Thursday, August 5 , 2010
Session hours: 8:30 to noon
Light Breakfast: 8:00 a.m.

Omicron invites all participants for lunch following the Interchange

Suggested Attendees:
Women striving to build successful careers in Information Technology.

Background: Statistics continue to indicate the percentage of women pursuing careers in Information Technology is decreasing.  Why is this the case and how do bright, motivated women overcome difficult challenges to assume prominent roles within Information Technology? 

This Interchange will give women from our Omicron Member companies a wonderful opportunity to share their experiences and gain insight into how to succeed in their careers.  Everyone will have a full opportunity to bring up their specific challenges and receive feedback from the entire group.

This Interchange (Roundtable Discussion) Will Explore:

• Building Your Career
• Leadership Roles
• Cultivating Mentors

• Overcoming Obstacles
• Gaining Respect
• Lack of Women in IT

Where Shared Experiences Maximize Performance