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Subject: Increase Female Enrollment in Technical Classes
Author: VOCNET - NCRVE UC Berkeley Vocational Education Discussion List
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Date: 10/2/98 1:54 PM
The National Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science
(National IWITTS) is conducting a STW Train-the-Trainer workshop!
Learn how to recruit young women into high-wage high-tech careers!
November 13, 1998 Washington, D.C. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Trainer: Donna Milgram, National IWITTS Executive Director
Learn "How To" Train Teachers, Counselors & Administrators on:
* Recruiting young women for specific classes in which they are
underrepresented (i.e. auto technology & engineering)
* Retaining young women in the male-dominated classroom
* Preparing employers to welcome young women in internships
Featuring IWITTS new Interactive Teacher Training Video which combines acted
vignettes with documentary footage of teachers, students, internship
coordinators and parents. Follow the fictional Lisa from career counseling to
the classroom to an internship. Observe how her teacher, counselor and
internship coordinator support her. Group discussion, case studies and role-
plays are woven throughout the video's presentation. Trainers learn tips for
overcoming resistance and getting on the STW and teacher training agenda.
REGISTER NOW! SPACE IS LIMITED TO 25!
Cost is $250 per participant for the full day workshop. Fee includes Futures
Video and Facilitator's Guide, a STW Trainer's Workshop Guide, STW
Bibliography, and Participants Workbooks ($190 value). To register return
completed form and check or purchase order.
This 2nd National Train-the-Trainer Session will be held at the Charles Sumner
School Museum and Archives, 1201 Seventeenth St., NW, Washington, D.C. National
IWITTS has reserved a block of rooms at the Carlyle Suites Hotel for the special
rate of $89, located just one metro stop from the Charles Sumner School.
Conference attendees can call 1-800-964-5377 by October 16 to block a room.
HEAR WHAT YOUR COLLEAGUES ARE SAYING ABOUT THE FUTURES VIDEO AND TRAINING:
"This class and the supporting materials really brought home for me the
importance of this issue and gave very real, practical, easy-to-use options
and solutions to the hurdles one encounters in educating and inspiring young
women to pursue meaningful careers. We've incorporated the training in our
School-to-Career staff development classes and feel it is an essential piece of
the entire effort."
-Debra Schluter
School-to-Career Coordinator
Aurora Public Schools
Aurora, Colorado
"The Futures video shows counselors how to help women see the prestige and
financial independence nontraditional careers can bring."
-Vordyn Nelson
Counselors
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Michigan
"The Futures video should be seen by ALL high school teachers."
- Don Viles
Auto Technology Teacher
Osbourn High School
Manassas, VA
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