REMINDER, July 18, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Association for Women in Technology hosts `Computer Fun Badge' workshop for Junior Girl Scouts
WHAT: The Association for Women in Technology, Southern California (AWT), a local non-profit organization dedicated to serving the advancement of women and girls in all fields of technology, will host the second of three summer workshops for members of the Girl Scout Council of Orange County this Saturday, July 19, 2003 at Ascolta in Irvine. The "Computer Fun Badge" Workshop for Junior Girl Scouts is designed to teach girls how computers can help them to work faster and "smarter." Participants will discover a variety of ways to use computers and how technology will aid them in the future. The "Computers in Every Day Life Interest Project Workshop" for Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts will take place on Saturday August 16, 2003 at Fluor Corporation in Aliso Viejo. AWT's summer workshops allow the girls to complete various requirements to earn Brownie, Junior, and Cadette and Senior recognitions while learning about technology and various careers in technical fields. The cost of the workshop is $10 per girl. There is a limit of 20 participants for each workshop, so girls are encouraged to register early. To register a Junior Girl Scout for this workshop or a Cadette or Senior Girl Scout for the August workshop, please call Lesley Finch, Program Specialist for the Girl Scout Council of Orange County, at (714) 979-7900 ext. 318 or email LFinch@gscoc.org. To help as an AWT Girl Scout Workshop volunteer, please contact Cynthia Cotteta, AWT President at 949-496-1200 or email cynthia@awtsocal.org. WHO: As a dynamic forum for networking and learning opportunities, AWT bridges the gap between industry, education and community institutions and continues to strengthen the fabric of our Southern California technology region. AWT holds meetings and events every month, attracting women in every area of technology, from those just entering the field to senior level management and technology innovators. To learn more about AWT, please visit our website at www.awtsocal.org. WHEN: Saturday, July 19, 2003 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. WHERE: Ascolta 2351 McGaw Avenue Irvine, Calif. 92614