😊 Meet #AiCstories Ambassador Bryn Loftness! Her journey is what happens when you say yes to life’s unexpected — yet incredible — adventures! 1: From a young age Bryn loved her family’s desktop computer, and learned that computers are a great tool for making decisions and gaining perspective! 🖥️

While #NationalCareerDevelopmentMonth is winding down, #NCWITC4C has free, ready-to-use resources all year round 📝 Visit the #NCWITC4C landing page to access all the tools you need to empower the next generation of tech leaders: ncwit.org/program/counselors-for-computing

This #NationalCareerDevelopmentMonth, explore the @ncwitc4c.bsky.social CS+ resource! ✅ This resource examines the exciting fusion of computer science and other areas of interest to unlock opportunities in a wide range of career fields: ncwit.org/resource/cs-plus/index

Check out the latest addition to the @teachengineering.org Digital Library — 2,000+ teacher-tested K-12 lessons and activities that help students see how engineering shapes the world around them! 🆕 August activities are now available to download and use: teachengineering.org/curriculum/browse

🌐 This #NationalCareerDevelopmentMonth, @ncwitc4c.bsky.social reflects on the opportunity to re-evaluate the pathways available to students as the workforce continues to be shaped by emerging technologies and AI: ncwit.org/blog/reflecting-on-national-career-development-month

School counselors are in a unique position to promote and elevate technology careers. To help you guide all students toward their future, @ncwit.org Counselors for Computing (C4C) provides free, ready-to-use resources. Learn more: buff.ly/2EzpMZt

⏳ Today is deadline day! ⏳ You have until 8 pm ET to submit your #NCWITAiC Collegiate Award application: aspirations.org/AiCCollegiateAward 🤑 Award Winners receive $7,500 + Honorable Mentions receive $2,500 You can do this! 👊🏻

Weekend plans? Be sure to make time to start, complete, or put final touches on your #NCWITAiC Collegiate Award application! ❗Deadline: 8 pm ET on Tuesday, November 18th Let us recognize and reward your accomplishments! 💐

(1/2) Did you know that @ncwitc4c.bsky.social offers virtual and in-person professional development nationwide? #NationalCareerDevelopmentMonth These webinars and workshops: 👩🏻‍🏫 Provide counselors, educators, and advocates with actionable strategies to broaden participation in computing #BPC

Just 1️⃣ day away: The Workforce Alliance's Quarterly Meeting! Tough Talks Made Easier: Turning Difficult Conversations into Positive Change 💬 Join the #NCWITworkforce Alliance to attend: ncwit.org/workforce

November is #NationalCareerDevelopmentMonth! Counselors play a key role in: 🔗 Helping students understand how tech connects with other interests 👩🏽‍💻 Promoting + elevating tech careers for future generations 🔮 Ensuring all students have equitable access to the skills and opportunities of the future

As a member of the #NCWITworkforce Alliance you'll gain access to exclusive opportunities to learn from professional peers and social science researchers — like November's "Tough Talks Made Easier" event! 💬 Difficult conversations are inevitable, but the stress surrounding them doesn't have to be!

🆕 The first Meeting of the Minds of the academic year is now live in the NCWIT Media Hub! Many thanks to Dr. Solomon Russell of @elcaminocollege.bsky.social for sharing #BPC insights! 🤩 ▶️ #ICYMI: Watch online anytime: ncwit.org/video/meeting-of-the-minds-expanding-the-data-science-landscape

The @teachengineering.org Digital Library contains 2,000+ teacher-tested lessons, units, and standards-aligned curriculum designed to be easy to use and appealing to students in all grade levels 📚 🆕 September activities are now available to download and use: teachengineering.org/curriculum/browse

Apply for the #NCWITAiC High School Award before 8 p.m. ET tomorrow! ⏰ 🗣️ Ashley Marie said it best: Don't count yourself out before you even begin! ✍🏾 aspirations.org/AiCHSAward ✍🏾 You belong in tech! ✨

💟 You're already doing amazing things — let this be you next year! You'll be so happy you took a chance on yourself and applied for the #NCWITAiC High School Award 🤗 There are so many creative ways you can showcase your computing aspirations: writing, content creation, AI, and even fashion 👗

Join us tomorrow for the next Meeting of the Minds: bit.ly/HigherEdMeet-DataScience This talk will highlight the growing role of community colleges in advancing data science education, with a focus on Dr. Solomon Russell’s transformative work at @elcaminocollege.bsky.social!

NCWIT celebrates the legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall, who passed away at 91 earlier this month 🤍 Goodall’s legacy is one of courage, hope, and action: ncwit.org/blog/remembering-jane-goodall-whose-legacy-will-continue-to-inspire-the-next-generation-of-change-leaders

(1/2) Did you know that the tech talent gap is growing? The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there will be 3.9 million computing-related jobs in the U.S. by 2033; however, only a third of these positions can be filled with the current pipeline of computing bachelor’s degree recipients.

📆 Next week, join the first Meeting of the Minds of the 25-26 academic year: bit.ly/HigherEdMeet-DataScience Join to learn how community colleges can expand the pipeline into data science and related fields, while also reimagining how technical education intersects with inclusion + workforce needs!

Community colleges are emerging as vital engines of innovation and access 💡 On October 23rd, hear from Dr. Solomon Russell — Professor + Chair of Computer Science at @elcaminocollege.bsky.social — on how he has developed one of the first community college–level data science programs in California!

🆕 from the NCWIT Higher Ed Alliance: The first Meeting of the Minds of the 25-26 academic year! Join us on October 23rd at 2:30 p.m. MT: bit.ly/HigherEdMeet-DataScience Attendees will gain insight into how community colleges can expand the pipeline into data science and related fields —

Now more than ever, educators and employers must create cultures that allow all students and employees to thrive in order to: 1️⃣ Build the workforce of the future 2️⃣ Ensure the nation's innovation ecosystem remains strong, dynamic, and forward-looking 3️⃣ Remain competitive in the global marketplace

AI isn’t just about tech — it’s about creativity, opportunity, and giving students the power to build their own future! ✨ That's why NCWIT is excited to join the @csforall.bsky.social global Hour of AI! 🌍 The #HourOfAI is designed to demystify AI literacy for every learner to use it for good!

NCWIT celebrates the legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall — world-renowned ethologist, conservationist, and humanitarian — who passed away at 91 🤍 "It's been an amazing journey, this life of mine, and it has filled me with the wonder of all living things, great and small" 🌱 #RememberingJane

Last week, all of NCWIT’s programs — @aspirations.org, @ncwitc4c.bsky.social, @teachengineering.org + the K12 Alliance — teamed up to equip you with #BPC tools for the year ahead! ▶️ Watch the #NCWITTeamUp webinar now: ncwit.org/video/team-up-for-a-brighter-future-webinar-with-ncwits-k-12-alliance

Tomorrow: Join us to bring STEM to life, engineer a brighter future, and inspire the future of tech! 🌠 Our back-to-school #NCWITTeamUp webinar is the perfect opportunity to understand how NCWIT can support your efforts to encourage and prepare all students for future tech pathways.

Check out the latest additions to the @teachengineering.org Digital Library — 2,000+ teacher-tested lessons and activities designed for the K-12 classroom that help students see how engineering shapes the world around them! 🆕 View and use February activities: teachengineering.org/curriculum/browse

Today is the day: Help make NCWIT’s work possible! 🔅 The Critical Role Foundation Charity Stream begins at 8 pm MT / 7 pm  PT: critrole.com/tgit Let's build a tech world where everyone has a chance to thrive and lead! #BPC Tune in via eBay Live, Beacon.tv, Twitch, and YouTube!

Teamwork makes the dream work! So, all of NCWIT’s programs are joining forces to share resources, opportunities, and amplify the great work we’re already doing to broaden participation in computing — from inspiring students to enabling the individuals that advise them. At our #NCWITTeamUp webinar:

NCWIT remembers the legacy of Stephanie Shirley — pioneer for women in technology and an early work from home advocate — who passed away at 91 in August 🤍 Learn more about Shirley in the NCWIT Media Hub: ncwit.org/blog/remembering-stephanie-shirley-trailblazer-for-remote-work-and-women-in-tech/

NCWIT is building a brighter tech future! ☀️ ➡️ This Thursday you can support our #BPC work — for students, educators, counselors, professionals, and advocates — at the Critical Role Foundation Charity Stream! Every donation benefits us directly. Watch, share, and donate here: critrole.com/tgit

School counselors are pivotal change leaders in expanding access to computing and STEM education! 🖥️ A @ncwitc4c.bsky.social regional consultant recently planned and led a STEM bootcamp in rural Alabama. The four-day bootcamp hosted 40 low-income students — from kindergarten through ninth grade

Mark your calendars 📆 for the Critical Role Foundation Charity Stream on September 18th! Every donation supports NCWIT’s work. Your contributions help us to: 🖥️ Broaden participation in computing and advance a robust technology workforce #BPC 📔 Extend our programming and sustain our research

The @aspirations.org Collegiate Award recognizes outstanding students in higher ed whose innovative tech accomplishments translate into real-world impact! Working on an innovative tech project? Let us recognize and reward your accomplishments! 💐

Then on September 24th, let's continue to engineer a brighter future at our #NCWITTeamUp webinar! Join us to explore and engage with practical, ready-to-use resources that inspire students to explore STEM education and careers: ncwit.org/event/back-to-school-with-ncwit-k-12-program-workshop

Nurture your students' abilities and foster STEM literacy with @teachengineering.org's array of tools and strategies for innovative STEM learning! 📚 Digital Library: 2,000+ teacher-tested lessons and activities designed for the K-12 classroom that help students see how engineering shapes the world

Counselors play a key role in helping students understand how tech connects with other interests, and preparing them for the future of work! 💻 Did you know that @ncwitc4c.bsky.social offers virtual and in-person professional development nationwide?

Attention educators! "Team Up with @ncwit.org for a special Back To School virtual workshop. Whether you're new to NCWIT or looking to explore our full range of K-12 programs, don't miss this chance to equip yourself with tools and knowledge for the academic year!" ncwit.org/event/back-t...

The #NCWITAiC High School Award application is open until October 28th! Begin yours today to be recognized for your aspirations and efforts 🩵 🏆 The multi-tiered award structure includes Winner, Honorable Mention, and Rising Star with prizes for each: aspirations.org/AiCHSAward

This school year, take advantage of the @teachengineering.org Digital Library! It contains more than 1,950 standards-aligned, teacher-tested activities for elementary, middle, and high school students! 🆕 March and April activities are now available to use: teachengineering.org/curriculum/browse

Throughout the year, the #AiCstories Ambassadors have been sharing their remarkable stories to empower students to contribute their unique perspectives and ideas to the future of tech! 💖 ✏️ On September 24th, join our #NCWITTeamUp webinar to hear about the Ambassadors' impactful experiences...

📢 It's official: Eligible 9th - 12th graders can now apply for the #NCWITAiC High School Award! This award celebrates your unique ideas, ambitions, and achievements because you belong in tech! Winners receive prizes, community, + more! 😍 Apply: aspirations.org/award-programs/aic-high-school-award

Earlier this month, @teachengineering.org held its annual Champions Institute! 🏆 STEM educators convened at @colorado.edu for two days of advanced training, resources, and networking opportunities designed to enhance their ability to lead the integration of engineering and human-centered design

You belong in tech! 💜 Gain a network of supportive tech peers and invitations to apply for awards — the #NCWITAiC High School Award application opens September 1st. 😊 Join the #AiCcommunity by creating your account at aspirations.org!

As a new school year begins, NCWIT's K-12 programs are teaming up to share tools and inspo for the academic year 🎒 While each program has its own focus area, we’re stronger together! With @aspirations.org, @ncwitc4c.bsky.social, @teachengineering.org, and the K12 Alliance working together, we can:

🆕 Next month, find #NCWITontheroad at The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) Virtual Forum! ✍🏾 Industry experts will discuss the impacts of Artificial Intelligence on college admission counseling, and how to effectively and ethically leverage AI moving forward.

The #NCWITAiC High School Award is a celebration of your dreams and love for technology 🌠 We want to recognize eligible 9th-12th graders who'll build and design the tech the world needs, and connect them to community! This year's application opens on September 1st —

NCWIT is excited to announce that we've been selected as Critical Role Foundation's newest charity partner! The Critical Role Foundation works closely alongside non-profit partners to ensure that every dollar raised is going toward programs and projects that are changing the world for the better 🔅

Check out the latest addition to the @teachengineering.org Digital Library — more than 1,950 engaging lessons, units, and standards-aligned curriculum! 🆕 The July activity is available to download + use: teachengineering.org/activities/view/uot-2982-fairy-tale-engineering-three-little-pigs-activity