TECwomen CIC

🌟 Big News! 🌟 We are thrilled that TECwomen CIC has been awarded funding through Innovate UK’s Cyber Local Fund to deliver cyberUPLIFT, an 8-week cyber security skills training programme for women in Cornwall! This transformative programme would not be possible without the generous support and contributions of these incredible local Cyber Security organisations: 💡 Cool Waters Cyber 🛡️ GCHQ Bude 🌍 National Cyber Security Centre 🔐 The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West Their expertise and commitment to fostering innovation, inclusivity, and resilience in the Cyber Security industry are the driving forces behind this programme. With their support, we hope to empower women in Cornwall to safeguard themselves online, explore cyber careers, and address the critical talent gaps in this high-demand sector. 📅 From January to March 2025, cyberUPLIFT will offer mentorship, hands-on learning, and a pathway to cyber security careers - an opportunity to empower and uplift women across Cornwall. 👏 Ready to kickstart your New Year with a new career? Register for your fully funded place by 9:00 on January 7th 2025: https://lnkd.in/dZWyC4Nh #cyberUPLIFT #CyberSecurity #WomenInTech #TECwomen #InclusiveInnovation #Training #InnovateUK #CyberLocal

🌟 Big News! 🌟 We are thrilled that TECwomen CIC has been awarded funding through Innovate UK’s Cyber Local Fund to deliver cyberUPLIFT, an 8-week cyber security skills training programme for women in Cornwall! This transformative programme would not be possible without the generous support and contributions of these incredible local Cyber Security organisations: 💡 Cool Waters Cyber 🛡️ GCHQ Bude 🌍 National Cyber Security Centre 🔐 The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West Their expertise and commitment to fostering innovation, inclusivity, and resilience in the Cyber Security industry are the driving forces behind this programme. With their support, we hope to empower women in Cornwall to safeguard themselves online, explore cyber careers, and address the critical talent gaps in this high-demand sector. 📅 From January to March 2025, cyberUPLIFT will offer mentorship, hands-on learning, and a pathway to cyber security careers - an opportunity to empower and uplift women across Cornwall. 👏 Ready to kickstart your New Year with a new career? Register for your fully funded place by 9:00 on January 7th 2025: https://lnkd.in/dZWyC4Nh #cyberUPLIFT #CyberSecurity #WomenInTech #TECwomen #InclusiveInnovation #Training #InnovateUK #CyberLocal

🌟 Unlock Your Cyber Potential in 2025! 🌟 Are you ready to take charge of your online safety and explore an exciting new career path in one of the UK’s fastest-growing industries? Thanks to Innovate UK’s Cyber Local Fund, TECwomen CIC is thrilled to announce cyberUPLIFT, an 8-week cyber security training programme designed for women and non-binary people in Cornwall to improve their personal cyber safety and upskill to take on entry-level roles in the Cyber Security Sector. And here’s the best part - it’s fully funded! Why Join cyberUPLIFT? 🔐 Empower Yourself: Learn how to protect yourself against online threats, from AI-driven harassment to phishing. 💻 Build Your Skills: Gain foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in cyber security - perfect for entering this high-demand field. 👩💻 Mentorship That Matters: Partner with industry leaders who will guide and inspire you to get the most out of this opportunity. 🕒 Flexible Learning: Hybrid delivery of online-anytime content and in-person events designed to fit around your existing commitments. When: Begins 29/01/2025. Check out our working programme below. Who’s This For? Women and non-binary people aged 18+ who live in Cornwall. The Cyber Security industry needs diverse talent - and this is your opportunity to become part of the solution. 🚀 👉 Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Use the following link to register your interest in the course by 9:00 on January 7th 2025: https://lnkd.in/eKBeZXUB If you want to know more about this opportunity please don't hesitate to get in touch with our Programme Coordinator, Ellie, on ellie@tecgirls.co.uk💡 #cyberUPLIFT #CyberSecurity #WomenInTech #TECwomen #InnovateUK #Empowerment #FreeTraining

"Are women born with impostor syndrome or is impostor syndrome thrust upon you?" OK, if you raced to the theatre to see Wicked like I did, you might see what I've done there... But, even if you haven't seen the film, the key message is we are often a product of what happens to us, rather than who we are at our core. I know for me personally, I grew up in a home where my parents taught me girls could do anything and be anything. It wasn't till I started working that I started to doubt my skills. I didn't grow up with imposter syndrome. I learned it along the way. But I've worked hard to fight back. To build up my resilience and my confidence. To push against the fear that I'm not good enough and to continue to learn, grow, try and do more. And it's one of the most important elements I built into our TECwomen digitalUPLIFT course. Helping women see not only are they capable - their potential is unlimited! However, it doesn't stop people from still trying to drag you down. To try to "put you in your place". To make awful comments intended to knock your confidence so that you step back into their shadows instead of shining your own bright light. But haters gonna hate, right? And as I learned from the wise and all-powerful Elphaba: "Nobody in all of Tech, no Bro that there is or was, is ever gonna bring me down!".... or something like that...

🌟 Attention Cornwall Educators! 🌟 Get ready to kick off 2024 with an unmissable event: the AI in Education Conference at Truro High School for Girls on 6th January! 🤖 This is your chance to explore how AI is transforming education—and how you can harness its power safely and confidently in your classroom or across your school. This session is also valuable for home educators, school governors and people working within schools, especially in admin. ✅ Discover practical strategies for using AI tools effectively while addressing essential safeguarding concerns. ✅ Hear inspiring stories from educators in Cornwall already embracing AI to enhance teaching and learning. ✅ Learn from experts who are at the forefront of AI in education, sharing honest insights and actionable ideas. 💡 Morning Highlights Engaging talks that demystify AI, spark curiosity, and equip you with confidence to navigate this new frontier. 🍽️ Lunch is on us! Enjoy a delicious sponsored lunch—the perfect opportunity to connect and collaborate with fellow educators. 🎯 Afternoon Workshops Roll up your sleeves and dive into hands-on sessions! Experiment with AI tools and techniques discussed in the morning, and leave with ideas you can implement immediately. 📍 Why Attend? Whether you’re curious, cautious, or already on the AI journey, this event will inspire, inform, and empower you to lead the way in your school. 🌟 Spaces are limited. You can sign up for the session here https://lnkd.in/eKZvQvih Let’s shape the future of education in Cornwall—together. 🙌 NOTE: This wonderful conference is being supported by the Digital Futures project, managed by the wonderful team at Truro and Penwith College and made possible by Cornwall Council and Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Good Growth Fund

Check out these photos from our most recent digitalUPLIFT coding workshop! Lots of fun all around and our new light rings were a huge hit!

Due to the overwhelming demand for our Family Stop Motion workshop, we're excited to share a new Creative Coding session is now open to families too with kids ages 10+! 🎄 Fancy learning how to make your own smart Christmas Tree??? How about a light-up Christmas Card? We've got you covered! Join us for our Creative Coding Workshop on the 23rd of November with support from the Falmouth Town Council's Re-Source Project! 💻 For Ages 10+: This creative workshop is designed for complete beginners to build digital skills and confidence through basic coding activities. We will show you how to program a moisture sensor, using very simple block-based coding. Perfect for people who have never coded before. 👩👧👦 Perfect for learning about tech together as a family. 🤩 ONLY 10 SPACES LEFT!!! Register for your free place using this link: https://lnkd.in/euF_mh9C #CIOSGOODGROWTH #UKSPF Spaces on this workshop are funded by UK Government Shared Prosperity Funding as part of Falmouth Town Council’s Resource Project. For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/esu83Rt9 NOTE: You will not take home the smart tree coding equipment we use on the day, but don't worry, if you fall in love with programming we can show you where to get the kit (for less than £30). Perfect for early Christmas Presents! #CIOSGOODGROWTH #ukspf #kidsstemactivities

One of the areas of inclusion often overlooked is class gaps. Working with girls and women in an area of the lowest social mobility in the country, we see a lot first hand of the challenges faced. It is so important to raise these issues and to understand how they impact different areas of the country in different ways. Thank you for raising Karen!

Last chance to get involved in our Micro:bit activity for your primary classes! Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eqftb7Qt . Or you can watch Jessie Durk's video to see what is involved: https://lnkd.in/e-TkuKeK This activity will close at the end of November so if you can squeeze it in, we'd be most grateful! It's open to all schools in the UK. At the Raspberry Pi Computing Education Research Centre we conduct research into the teaching and learning of computing and AI. If you'd like to hear about more studies you could participate in, sign up to our Teacher Research Network Newsletter at this link: https://lnkd.in/e4cUa66H

🤔 This #NationalEngineeringDay we're asking: who is your #EngineeringRoleModel? I am in the fortunate position of meeting my role models every single day but I thought you might enjoy this video featuring one of our Royal Academy of Engineering engineering heroes.... ✨ 📻 Stay tuned, there's more to come! #ThisIsEngineering