I have been a member of WIC (Women in Communication) for some time now. It is an association designed to encourage women to enter the technology and communications industries and provide peer support for those in the industries.
What I find amusing is the reaction I get from some of my male colleagues when I mention that I went to a women’s breakfast. They joke about “secret women’s business”. A male colleague commented he finds such forums divisive. This really surprised me.
WIC actively encourage both women and men to attend their forums and the information, though tailored to mentoring women, is equally valid and applicable to our male colleagues. So please, if you hear about such events and networking groups, be supportive and come along. You are most welcome.
It is fantastic to be a part of something that is helping to inspire women to progress in the technology and communication industries. In particular, WIC is working with other organisations to develop forums where the industries can be promoted to women of all ages but in particular to girls in their last years of high school and at tertiary institutions who are in the process of making career decisions.
The association aims to:
- provide a forum where women in the technology and communications industry can network for mutual benefit;
- provide a range of activities to increase the participation of women in the technology and communication industries;
- provide a forum to develop role models of success to participate in community and school based activities to change the image of the technology and communications industry to one which is attractive to women;
- have fun.
WIC events are fun and informative. Each month an award, the “WICked” Woman of the Month award, is given to recognise the amazing work done everyday by Women in ICT. These events are a fantastic networking opportunity and are filling a need for support and discussion amongst collegaues in the industry.
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