Chicas Líderes: heading for a digital world
A new opportunity has arrived for young women in Latin America who want to learn about the world of technology with social impact. This is the 9th edition of Chicas Líderes en Tecnología, an online conference that will be held on October 29th so that participants can discover the applications of technology in the social [...]
New UX specialization opportunity for young people in the CET Community
Chicas en Tecnología launches a new UX specific training opportunity together with Pedidos Ya. The program is free and is aimed at 50 young Latin American women between 16 and 23 years of age. Together with mentors and professional women in the field, the participants will take a two-month virtual course in which they will learn how to [...]
Paula Coto recognized as an Agent of Change in Latin America
The international organization AnitaB.org recognized Paula Coto, executive director of Chicas en Tecnología, in the “Agent of Change” category of the Abie 2022 awards. The recognition is awarded for her work to reduce the gender gap in Latin America. As the winner, she was invited to participate in the Grace Hopper 2022 Conference, the [...]
A meeting to promote the development of women in technology
Chicas en Tecnología organized a day of collective work together with leading companies in the STEM sector to advance in the creation of opportunities for girls starting their careers in technology. Paula Coto, executive director of CET, presented data on the gender gap in the sector and the challenges and opportunities it faces. [...]
CET launches its first specific training program
Chicas en Tecnología (CET) accompanies young women to learn about STEM disciplines and their possibilities for growth and development in these areas. In addition to programs to bring girls from Latin America closer to the role of technology creators for the first time, the organization offers training proposals and opportunities for them to continue [...]
ECLAC and UN Women recognize Chicas en Tecnología for their key role in the fulfillment of the Regional Gender Agenda
Through the Regional Fund to Support Women's and Feminist Organizations and Movements, ECLAC and UN Women distinguished Chicas en Tecnología for its work in contributing to gender equality in the region and promoting women's economic, physical and decision-making autonomy. The recognition seeks to [...]
Chicas Líderes: discover what technology has in store for you
A new opportunity has arrived for young women in Latin America who want to learn about the world of technology with social impact. This is the 8th edition of Chicas Líderes en Tecnología, an online conference to be held on June 11 so that participants can discover career paths in technology. The proposal is [...]
Girls and women in technology, an opportunity for society
Text: Julieta La Casa The fourth Thursday of April is International Girls in ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) Day, an initiative promoted by the International Telecommunication Union to encourage young girls to develop in these disciplines. The gender gap in technology is one of [...]
From your place, with your technology, transform the world.
A new opportunity has arrived for young women in Latin America who want to learn about the world of technology with social impact. This is the 3rd edition of Protagonistas del Futuro, the free program of Chicas en Tecnología, with the support of The Walt Disney Company Latin America. The proposal is aimed at young [...]
#8M, for technology with a gender perspective
At Chicas en Tecnología we empower young women in the region to become the next generation of women leaders in technology and generate a positive social impact in their communities. To live in more inclusive environments we need technological solutions designed by and for diverse societies. That is why, this International Working Women's Day [...]