Tech-Moms launches online training program to help rural Utah women
Tech-Moms, a Utah-based nonprofit organization that helps women transition into technology careers through education and mentorship, has launched a nine-week online program to take its mission to rural Utahns. The course will offer training in technology along with mentorship and career support to expand workforce opportunities for women outside the metropolitan area to help them transition into high-demand careers.
The course will begin March 1. Interested women can sign up at the organization’s website, tech-moms.org or by contacting Merianne Gates at merianne@tech-moms.org/.
“We are excited to be connecting with community, education and government organizations around the state as we work to bring Tech-Moms to rural Utah,” said Robbyn Schribner, co-founder of Tech-Moms. “For five years, we’ve trained more than 600 students, primarily from the Wasatch Front, but we know that there are Utahns who could benefit from our programs who live in every corner of the state.”
The Tech-Moms program offers curriculum covering essential digital skills, career development strategies and industry insights. Participants will receive mentorship from an experienced instructor and join a growing network of Tech-Moms alumni who have successfully transitioned into technology careers, Schribner said. The virtual format ensures that students can engage in the coursework from anywhere, making tech education more inclusive and accessible.
“Too many rural Utahns are lacking opportunity as our economy keeps shifting and learning new tech skills will be essential for all of us as we move forward into the careers of the future,” Scribner added. “Tech-Moms is thrilled to add to the good work that is already being done in terms of rural workforce development by expanding our online programs across the state this spring.”
Tech-Moms has also announced a partnership with Women4STEM, a Utah program that engages young women with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The collaboration aims to inspire and equip women of all ages with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in the tech industry, Tech-Moms said in a release.
Women4STEM’s annual conferences showcase outstanding women in STEM from various sectors, including government, industry, nonprofit and education, to inspire, support, mentor and guide the next generation in similar fields. The organizations’ 3rd Annual Women4STEM Conference is scheduled for March 1 at Weber State University Davis in Layton.