The Computing and Communications scholarship has been established by the Department of Computing and Communications (C&C) at Memorial University of Newfoundland in support of the dependants of its staff members. To be eligible the recipient must have scholarship standing, be a full-time undergraduate student and be a dependant of a current, retired, deceased, or former (having worked in the unit for a minimum of 5 years) employee of C&C or be a current student employee of the Department. One or more scholarships may be awarded in any given year. In the absence of a candidate meeting the above criteria, the scholarship will be awarded to a student beyond first year majoring in Computer Science in the Faculty of Science or a student in the Faculty of Business Administration. Not only for women.

This scholarship, established in 1998 by the Grandy Family to honour the memory of their parents, will be valued at a portion of the annual accrued interest on the initial endowment. It will be awarded on the basis of scholarship standing and demonstrated aptitude and potential in the science of computing to an undergraduate student beyond first year in full time study of the Computer Science program (declared major for B.Sc.) at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Not only for women.

The only one of its kind in Canada, WTI offers training and certification for women who want to enhance their skills and acquire up-to-date qualifications for jobs that are in demand. WTI serves women at all levels of education and skill, from women with little or no experience with computers to women who are internationally trained IT Online Networks/  Training & Internships/  Contests and awards/  Others needing the latest industry recognized certifications for jobs in the local labour market.

The MoMo phenomenon started almost by accident in Helsinki, Finland in Autumn, 2000. Vesa-Matti ‘Vesku’ Paananen, a well-known Finnish mobile visionary, invited more than 50 mobile innovators to an Irish pub for an informal get-together and a warming drink. Oddly, the only suitable time was a Monday evening

MobileMonday Vancouver (MoMoVan) is an open forum held for the global community of digital media and wireless industry. It fosters cooperation and networking among interest groups, industry people and their companies by providing the logistics and opportunities for personal and virtual contacts.

MobileMonday has 80+ chapters worldwide and is supported by the world's largest volunteer network of passionate mobile Online Networks/  Training & Internships/  Contests and awards/  Others committed to growth of the industry. Weekly networking events, often featuring high-profile speakers sharing timely and trendy tech developments, is a standard feature.

Must be accepted or returning to a CIPS accredited post-secondary program at a Maritime university or college Must be working towards a degree/diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology Must have been PEI resident for the past 2 years (or more)

Contact:

http://www.unb.ca/contact/

This program will counter the effects of digital illiteracy, which is a barrier to employment. There is an emphasis on "non-traditional" so there is a focus on skilled trade as well.

Yukon Women in Trades and Technology Bursaries are being established to promote, encourage and sponsor 2 women each year ($1000 each) in an educational program in the area of the apprenticable trades by providing assistance to applicants in their quest for training at a recognized training institution.

Get young women interested in careers that include trades and technology and enroll them in one of SIAST's GETT camps.