K-12 Educators

Prepare to Launch Video Series

This series is ideal for classroom use by educators, by parents desiring to support their children’s college and career readiness, and by students hungry for real-world tech career advice and experiences. The IT Center of Excellence and the Minnesota Aspirations in Computing Program are delighted to work in partnership with TWIST (Target Women in Science [...]
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Feb
16

Your Time to Shine

Learn more about the recent webinar about how to stand out in a virtual interview in this blog written by by Lauren Loeffler of SPS Commerce.

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Sep
13

Celebrating 2021 MNAiC Interns and Business Partners

The grand-prize for many Minnesota Aspirations in Computing (MNAiC) top-tier honorees is a summer paid internship provided by program sponsors. This marks the ninth summer where Minnesota’s high school students who identify as women, genderqueer, or non-binary were given the opportunity to jumpstart their professional careers, while earning a significant amount of money to help [...]
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Apr
07

Announcing Aspirations Awards Honorees

On the evening of April 14 join in to celebrate the 2021Top-Tier Aspirations in Computing Honorees at a high-quality virtual ceremony from 6:30-7:45pm. This year 116 of Minnesota’s finest students with technology interests and aspirations were selected by national and state review teams to be recognized as Aspirations in Computing honorees.

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Apr
07

Female Tech Talent Abounds in Minnesota High Schools

Female Tech Talent Abounds in Minnesota High Schools – Announcing Award Honorees   Each spring season the Minnesota State IT Center of Excellence is delighted to announce the remarkable female technology talent that is flourishing in our state high schools and communities.  This year 116 of Minnesota’s finest students with technology interests and aspirations were […]

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Mar
24

10 Innovative Women Making History in the Twin Cities’ Tech Space

These innovators are leading and advocating for changes that dismantle barriers and ensure equitable access for women and underrepresented people to the technology sector.

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Mar
23

Becoming an IT Professional – MNAiC Honorees Prepare for their First Career Experience

On two recent Saturdays, Veritas Technologies and many other MNAiC partners banded together to offer this year’s version of the annual Professional Aspirations Workshops.  The workshops supported honorees to design effective and appealing resumes, build LinkedIn profiles, and interview for success. Learn more here

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Mar
16

2021 Certificate of Distinction Honorees – Aspirations in Computing

43 Certificate of Distinction Honorees with strong scores, as evidenced by their outstanding engagement in a variety of technology and leadership experiences provided by their high school, community partners, and through online learning experiences

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