© 2008 – Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science Evergreen Valley College Support for Women (and men) in Automotive Technology

EVC CalWomenTech Website  Your electronic gateway to connecting with other women in technology  Female role models, women in technology associations, e-mentoring, e-jobs, CalWomenTech Learning Library © 2008 – Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science

Automotive Technology Made Easier  Building block skills in math, spatial reasoning, problem solving, and tool identification and use make electronics technology easier  The CalWomenTech Learning Library has software available to male and female students for free  Visit URL to see what the CWT Library has to offer © 2008 – Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science

Math Help and More! CalWomenTech Library  Algebra 1 Cognitive Tutor Software – adapts to the student’s performance and provides “hints” customized to the student. Real world problems.  Math Success Deluxe – Self-paced and led by virtual tutors, concepts shown through images and animation.  Automotive Technician’s Toolbox  Problem Solving and Spatial Reasoning Software and Movie “Flatlands ”. © 2008 – Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science

CalWomen Tech Library and Tutoring Contacts Mary Wong-Kauzlarich Math and Science Tutoring Labs (408) x6434 William Nguyen, Coordinator Tutoring Center Room LE-200 (408) © 2008 – Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science Both female and male students can use these resources. CalWomenTech Library Contact: Tutoring Contact:

Connect with other Women in Your Field for Support Women’s Automotive International Association is a membership organization that supports women in automotive-related careers. Includes events, scholarships, professional development opportunities and more. Student membership discount available. Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation is a non- profit professional organization dedicated to promoting the personal and professional development for the advancement of women in the global automotive industry. Includes scholarships and networking events. © 2008 – Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science

WomenTechWorld.org The on-line home for women technicians to connect with each other. Whether you are a Network Engineer, a Mechanic or a Sound Tech or a female student in a tech major, you'll want to visit WomenTechWorld.Org—where you're not alone anymore.

© 2008 – Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science WomenTech Talk Discussion This listserv has more than 500 women technicians and students participating in an discussion group. It serves as a source of support and inspiration where women help each other with questions and topics such as:  How do I effectively handle negative comments by classmates or coworkers so I can focus on my class or job?  Finding a Job in Your Male-Dominated Field  Getting Promoted in Your Male-Dominated Field

© 2008 – Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science WomenTechWorld.org E-Mentoring  E-Mentors exists to connect female students in technology/trades with women successfully working in male-dominated fields  Women new to traditionally male jobs can find guidance and support from women who have been there

Podcasts of Women in Technology  Developing Male Allies in Your Male-dominated Field Lori Johnson, President of Ladies, Start Your Engines!  Time Management Tips for Women in Technology Jerri Barrett, Director of Marketing at the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology. She worked in the high tech industry for almost 20 years. More podcasts coming soon! © 2008 – Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science

WomenTechWorld.org E-Jobs Connect with employers who are actively seeking female job applicants in typically male-dominated professions. E-Jobs offers you:  Free, current listings  Auto Notify, which gives you notices when new jobs meeting your criteria have been posted  My Checklist feature to save your favorite job opportunities for easy reference

© 2008 – Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science CalWomenTech Project 8 California community colleges receive support and technical assistance from the Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science to help recruit and retain women into technology programs where they are under-represented. ( Project is funded via the National Science Foundation through March 2011)