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TiNA - Women in ICT


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Objectives

OBJECTIVE 1

To promote technology studies as an attractive and a realistic option for young girls in order to increase the number of women working in fields of technology – especially in the information industry.

Means

Familiarizing girls at comprehensive schools with technology and technical colleges

Optional technology courses

Interactive visits to technical colleges and technology companies

Co-operation with mathematics, physics and chemistry teachers as well as career advisers

Opportunities for girls to participate in technical work at technical colleges

Technology oriented workshops and summer camps

Opportunity for high school girls to attend the Practical Electrical Engineering course at the Helsinki University of Technology

OBJECTIVE 2

To promote values and standards that are responsive to women’s needs within the Helsinki University of Technology.

Means

Implementing the methodology created in the ‘Education and Equality in the Information Industry – Strength from Women’s Diversity’ project, e.g. corporate visits designed for women

Encouraging educational interactivity and interdisciplinary methods as well as creating guidelines on how to put theory in practice

Creating a website ‘survival kit’ that provides solutions to study and career related questions

Facilitating the selection of course options offered the Department of Electrical and Communications Engineering

OBJECTIVE 3

To provide female technology students with support and guidance when starting careers and to improve career opportunities.

Means

Offering women at the final stage of their studies a preparatory course that facilitates the transition from studies to work. This course will be produced with the Helsinki University of Technology Career Services and The Finnish Association of Graduate Engineers.

Creating a support network for young women starting careers in male-dominant industries. The pilot company was ABB. The aim is to share knowledge of women with more professional experience with younger women and thus promote career prospects.

 

Yhteistyökumppanit
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY - Structural Funds Helsinki University of Techonology