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I G N I T E. IGNITE. I nspiring G irls N ow i n T echnology E volution. IGNITE – Who we are. We are a community of girls and women who dream big dreams…. Cathi Rodgveller, M.S., Ed. Our Mission.

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  1. I G N I T E Inspiring Girls Now in Technology Evolution

  2. IGNITE Inspiring Girls Now in Technology Evolution

  3. IGNITE – Who we are We are a community of girls and women who dreambigdreams… Cathi Rodgveller, M.S., Ed Inspiring Girls Now in Technology Evolution

  4. Our Mission To inspire young women to consider Science, Technology and Engineering as a positive career choice. Inspiring Girls Now in Technology Evolution

  5. Why IGNITE is needed There are not enough women in Science, Technology and Engineering • From 2000-2006, women in network & computer systems administrator positions decreased 29% • From 1996-2004, the number of women employed in IT decreased by 23% • In 2004, women received only 17% of the undergrad IT degrees awarded • In 2006, women held only 2% of the CIO positions in California’s 200 largest public companies Inspiring Girls Now in Technology Evolution

  6. Why Women are Needed • Different creativity/thought processes • More women in the mix provides: • Full use of collective intelligence • Multidimensional science and technology • More innovations in the areas of • Medicine • Technology • Engineering Inspiring Girls Now in Technology Evolution

  7. What keeps women away • Lack of female role models • Perception of technology as being competitive rather than collaborative • “Nerd” Image • Lack of exposure for K-12 teachers & counselors • Insufficient efforts to attract women to careers in technology and science Inspiring Girls Now in Technology Evolution

  8. IGNITE is the answer • Elicits almost immediate changes in girls’ perceptions of technology careers • Provides strong role models who reflect local demographics • A good example goes a long way in a girl’s life • Offers hands-on opportunities at local technology companies Since2000, more than 10,000 young women have participated in IGNITE events. Today, girls claim an average of 40% of the seats in IT classes in the Seattle Public Schools. Inspiring Girls Now in Technology Evolution

  9. How IGNITE works Personal Presentations are the HEART of IGNITE • Other Activities: • Continued participation by the girls • Field Trips • Job Shadows & Internships • Coaching on ‘next steps’ • Mentoring Inspiring Girls Now in Technology Evolution

  10. What makes IGNITE unique • Within the school curriculum • Long-term involvement • Local resources / global community • Lowest cost • Reproducible • Ready today! Inspiring Girls Now in Technology Evolution

  11. IGNITE Successes to Date Spring 2002: Cisco Gender Initiative Award, + $25,000 cash award 2002 - 2003: Girls outnumber boys in two of three technology classes at Ingraham High Summer 2004: 66% of high school internships at Microsoft filled by IGNITE girls 2006 - 2007: - IGNITE Toolkit is Published - Idaho brings IGNITE to 50 schools - Schools in Accra, Ghana adopt IGNITE - IGNITE receives top national Award from Programs and Practices that Work project Inspiring Girls Now in Technology Evolution

  12. What’s next for IGNITE • Procure funding • Bring IGNITE to every high school in America • Create world wide non-profit org • Initiate next phase…International Inspiring Girls Now in Technology Evolution

  13. What you can do to help Tell your school districts about the IGNITE opportunity - Cost of membership and the start-up kit qualifies for Carl Perkins funding - Immediate support available from Cathi at Cathi@ignite-us.org Inspiring Girls Now in Technology Evolution

  14. THANK YOU! Cathi Rodgveller, M.S. Ed. Founder and Executive Director IGNITE cathi@ignite-us.org http://www.ignite-us.org http://www.igniteworldwide.org Inspiring Girls Now in Technology Evolution

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