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MCWT GET-IT Connection Summit

Description

Inviting High School Girls to the GET-IT Connection Summit at Western Michigan University!

Join us for an inspiring day where accomplished women in tech inspire students by showing them that they belong in tech, that their curiosity today will help them innovate tomorrow, and will empower them to succeed.

What to expect at the summit:

  • Inclusive Design Workshop: Hands-on activity showing how tech

  • can be designed for accessibility and diversity

  • Learn how to stay safe online and explore careers in cybersecurity

  • Prepare for college and jumpstart your tech career

  • Connect with leading female tech execs and be inspired

  • The summit includes a light breakfast and boxed lunch for all participants!

How to get involved:

Educators and parents must sign their students up by emailing Program Manager, Nitza Harpe, at nitza.harpe@mcwt.org before Friday, February 20, 2026.

Schools with 20 or more students are eligible to request transportation assistance if required.

Registration

No registration URL provided.

Date & Time

March 12, 2026 8:30 AM1:30 PM EDT

Location

Western Michigan University College of Engineering & Applied Sciences

4601 Campus Dr., Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Please contact Karrie Brown at kbrown@westmiworks.org to request changes to this event page.

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