Women In Technology
Providing mentorship to female students to encourage their pursuit of a technical career.
Women in Technology (WiT) is a collaborative effort between local area high schools and BAE Systems’ Electronic Systems sector. WiT gives female high school students with an aptitude in math and science a practical, hands-on opportunity to explore careers in various technical disciplines. It also provides mentorship to the students to encourage and support them in their pursuit of a technical career. After completing the program, seniors who have been accepted to college with a declared major in engineering are encouraged to apply for a summer internship opportunity at BAE Systems.
Students are exposed to several aspects of engineering by participating in various technical rotations such as:
- Software Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Microwave Engineering
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- Analysis Optical
- Engineering Manufacturing
- Engineering
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Other rotations include building communication and presentation skills, as well as providing opportunities for students to attend networking events with engineers at BAE Systems to encourage insight into the industry.
Program Locations and Applications
How to Apply
Application information for fall of 2014 is here! Please select the application for the site closest to you.
New Hampshire applicants, please email your application to stephanie.livsey@baesystems.com. Deadline: September 23, 2014.
Manassas, VA applicants, please submit your application to your teacher/guidance counselor. Deadline: October 22, 2014. Only juniors and seniors will be considered for this opportunity.
Greenlawn, NY applicants, please email your application to allison.competiello@baesystems.com. Deadline: April 28, 2014.
Site-specific applications are available under the Downloads section in the upper right section of this page. Contact the WiT Coordinator, Site Lead, or your school guidance counselor for more information. Don’t see your school listed but are interested in participating in WiT? Contact us for more information!
Southern New Hampshire: October – February, 16 weeks
Partner High Schools:
- Academy for Science and Design
- Alvirne High School
- The Derryfield School
- Groton-Dunstable Regional High School
- Hollis Brookline High School
- Londonderry High School
- Merrimack High School
| - Milford High School
- Nashua High School North
- Nashua High School South
- Pelham High School
- Pinkerton High School
- Salem High School
- Souhegan High School
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Manassas, Virginia: November – February, 14 weeks
Partner High Schools:
- Battlefield High School
- Brentsville High School
- C.D. Hylton High School
- Freedom High School
- Forest Park High School
- Gar-Field High School
- Governor’s School @ Innovation Park
| - Manassas Park High School
- Osbourn High School
- Osbourn Park High School
- Patriot High School
- Potomac Senior High School
- Stonewall Jackson High School
- Woodbridge High School
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Greenlawn, New York: October – November, 6 weeks
Partner High Schools:
- John Glenn High School
- Harborfields High School
- Northport High School
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