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 African-American Women in Technology is an online training and support community for African-American Women employed in or aspiring to enter the field of Information TechnologyAUDIENCE PROFILE Aawit.net targets women who are actively looking for training and career advancement opportunities, networking resources, emotional and moral support and also those focused on the overall improvement of their lives. This group consists of women of all ages with various levels of education, success and affluence. FEATURES The AAWIT Resume Bank - Launched July 2009 - Members can post their resumes as well as a resume video and apply for jobs posted by companies who are looking to hire candidates from the African-American female market. Hiring Managers and Recruiters who are looking to diversify their workplace can search our resume database for qualified candidates. Member - Only Area RELAUNCH - January 2009 - AAWIT now uses NING to host its member-only area. Click here for more information. Member-Only Area - Launched on November 12, 2001, the private member-only area of the aawit.net Web site is the member resource for training, events, support and news. There is a wealth of information and resources for members to interact, learn from and even assist other members from around the nation. Members have access to our online IT and self-help libraries, the AAWIT volunteer bank, where members can work on real web sites while building their professional resume and portfolio. There is also a national member directory and an event calendar and a job board with postings that specifically target minority candidates. Big Sister Network - The AAWIT National Big Sister Network is a special feature of the aawit.net Web site which allows women to be mentored by other women who are more advanced and experienced in areas such as career, parenting, finance, education and relationships. AWARDS 2002 Woman of Distinction Award - Monique Boea - Miss Black Atlanta USA Scholarship Program 2002 National Women of Color Technology Award - Monique Boea - Business Person of the Year ONLINE Girls Are I.T. Techno Divas TELEVISION Monique Boea, President and Founder of AAWIT featured with family on NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw - Friday August 3, 2001 - Feature Story - "Women Bread-Winners". RADIO May 2002 - Digital Journey - TWBT Radio - Self Empowerment in the Digital Age - Monique Boea - Guest ENGAGEMENTS January 2005 - Techlinks "Let's Do Business" Reception March 24, 2004 - Syracuse University - In celebration of Women's History Month, the School of Information Studies, along with other elite organizations and committees (BLISTS, CSTEP, ISTGO, NANBPWC, and the Africa Initiative Committee), hosted a presentation and panel discussion, on Wednesday, March 24, 2004, by exceptional women who have made significant contributions to the shaping and enrichment of our nation through the information field. The inaugural speaker of the event was Monique Boea, President and Founder of African-American Women in Technology (AAWIT). -more- Tavis Smiley Presents...Blacks in Technology Monique Boea - Women in Technology Panelist August 2002 February 2001 Black Business Professionals & Entrepreneurs Conference Savannah Georgia Monique Boea - Panelist October 2000 Urban Financial Services Coalition Southern Regional Conference 2000 - Atlanta, GA Monique Boea - Speaker 
Info World Magazine - Cover - Monique Boea - April 23, 2001Full Story 
Atlanta Tribune Magazine - Technology Feature - Monique Boea - October 2000
Ladies First - Web-based organization seeks to advance the careers of black women in technology. |