MEDIA ADVISORY, Aug. 13, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Association for Women in Technology to Host "Computers in Every Day Life Interest Project" Workshop for Cadette and Senior 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 final of three summer workshops for members of the Girl Scout Council of Orange County at Fluor Corporation in Aliso Viejo. The "Computers in Every Day Life Interest Project Workshop" for Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts will teach girls to use computers in a variety of ways to accomplish goals and tasks in every day life. 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 popular summer program was such a success, that AWT will start a new round of Girl Scout workshops in September that will run monthly through the end of 2004. 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 Cadette or Senior Girl Scout for this 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, August 16, 2003 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. WHERE: Fluor Corporation One Enterprise Drive Aliso Viejo, Calif. 92656