Membership

Reasons to Join

The members of Women in Technology come from diverse industries and professions. From senior executives and business owners to high school students, anyone involved in technology can become connected to this highly committed, professional and fun community.

WiT goes beyond traditional networking, the association is about connecting and supporting women throughout their career, professionally and personally.  Men are also welcomed as members, to show their support for furthering diversity in technology industries.

Summary of key benefits:

1. Network with industry peers
2. Learn new skills
3. Attend WiT events at cost.  Some events are free for members
4. Add your voice to a respected industry network that lobbies for change
5. Participate in great programs like Board Readiness, PM pathways, CIO pathways
6. Receive monthly editions of WiT WiRe
7. Mentor and be mentored
8. Be eligible to be nominated for a WiT Award
9. Share challenges with other women
10. Increase your visibility within your industry
11. Opportunity for you to volunteer, helping the technology community
12. Be a part of the community
13. Recruitment/job board opportunities
14. Promote equal opportunity
15. Marketing opportunities / Bulletin and website

To create career opportunities..

• WiT is a respected industry association, including your membership in your resume will gain the attention of employers
• Improve the reaction by adding a WiT award or project management role
• Anyone from students to those changing career direction can benefit from the career planning and job search skills provided in programs and projects
• Make your membership profile available on the WiT website and make yourself available to potential employers
• Advertise yourself in the newsletter

To meet the right people..

• WiT aims to run a diverse range of events and workshops including:
  • seminars – with high-profile, interesting speakers imparting valuable knowledge
  • meet-your-peers exchanges
  • professional development workshops
  • site visits
  • technical and executive round tables
• Main events will also allow you to take advantage of the opportunity to meet women that work in a variety of technology industries
• Events are attended by a diverse range of industry and government representatives
• Share your networking goals with us and let us help by seating you at the right table or making the necessary introductions
• You will receive a minimum $15 discount whenever you attend a main event and you have access to an easy online registration process

To learn something..

• Join the Mentoring Program and learn something about yourself as well as your career
• Be part of the Board Readiness Program and learn what it takes to become a successful board member
• Become a volunteer and develop skills from project management to multimedia development

To promote your business..

• Create a member profile on the web
• Advertise in the WiT WiRe newsletter
• Host events
• Become a sponsor
• Promote your involvement with WiT to potential customers and business partners who share a passion for enhancing female participation in technology industries

To retain your staff..

• Your WiT corporate or small business membership is a tangible demonstration of your commitment to developing your staff

To save money..

• Every WiT event has a minimum $15.00 discount for WiT members
• Corporate or Small Business Membership provide member benefits to all staff not just nominated contacts
• WiT is developing partnerships with a wide range of service and product suppliers to offer discounts to WiT members
• Some events are free of charge for WiT members

To make a difference..

• Above all else your membership will help WiT achieve our Vision of enhancing career opportunities for women in technology industries

How to Become a WiT Member - Just select your membership level