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Young women pursue science, tech careers
Issue date: 10/14/07 Section: FYI
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DeVry has created a program, dubbed "HerWorld," to help high school girls learn more about career opportunities in business, technology and science. The half-day interactive, multimedia workshop uses a variety of innovative vehicles to deliver information, including staging versions of popular TV programs through which participants learn about career opportunities. Activities include:
1. Career Cribs, which portray the professional environment for women in business and technology.
2.* HerWorld Live, which highlights careers in high demand today and those likely to be in demand in the future.
3. Mission Innovation, which uses team-based activities to teach participants creative-thinking skills.
4. "For Real" World, which examines the college gender shift, women's issues and women's role in the global knowledge economy.
5. Smart Girls, an exploration of women's contributions to today's society through pop culture trivia.
DeVry has produced HerWorld workshops in communities across the country, including New York, NY; Orlando and Miami, Fla.; Washington, D.C.; Kansas City, Mo.; and Phoenix, Ariz.
"Our goal for each HerWorld workshop is to break down stereotypes of what careers are or are not appropriate for women, and inform young women of the opportunities available to them in science- and math-related fields," says Adele Lisko, director of community relations at DeVry's Kansas City campus.
And for at least one DeVry graduate, being a woman in a male-dominated field has advantages beyond salary. "I believe being a woman will give me an edge," Parkey says. "This is because the attention to detail and people skills when interviewing and working will help the dynamics of each situation. Though sometimes it makes things more difficult, there are positives such as being able to make a point without being expected to yell!"
Contact your local DeVry University to find out about upcoming HerWorld events in your area. Log on to www.devry.edu to find a location near you.
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1. Career Cribs, which portray the professional environment for women in business and technology.
2.* HerWorld Live, which highlights careers in high demand today and those likely to be in demand in the future.
3. Mission Innovation, which uses team-based activities to teach participants creative-thinking skills.
4. "For Real" World, which examines the college gender shift, women's issues and women's role in the global knowledge economy.
5. Smart Girls, an exploration of women's contributions to today's society through pop culture trivia.
DeVry has produced HerWorld workshops in communities across the country, including New York, NY; Orlando and Miami, Fla.; Washington, D.C.; Kansas City, Mo.; and Phoenix, Ariz.
"Our goal for each HerWorld workshop is to break down stereotypes of what careers are or are not appropriate for women, and inform young women of the opportunities available to them in science- and math-related fields," says Adele Lisko, director of community relations at DeVry's Kansas City campus.
And for at least one DeVry graduate, being a woman in a male-dominated field has advantages beyond salary. "I believe being a woman will give me an edge," Parkey says. "This is because the attention to detail and people skills when interviewing and working will help the dynamics of each situation. Though sometimes it makes things more difficult, there are positives such as being able to make a point without being expected to yell!"
Contact your local DeVry University to find out about upcoming HerWorld events in your area. Log on to www.devry.edu to find a location near you.
Courtesy of ARAcontent
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