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ABI Looking for a Program Content Manager
Job Description: Program Content Manager Full-time position. Reporting to the VP of Programs. About ABI The Anita Borg Institute provides resources and programs to help industry, academia, and government recruit, retain, and develop women leaders in high-tech fields, resulting in higher levels of technological innovation. ABI programs serve high-tech women by creating a ... Read more
Web Content Administrator Wanted
The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology is looking for a Web Content Administrator to support and maintain our websites. You will be the first-line of contact for all web update requests. This is a paid, part time contractor position. Hours of work will vary from month to month for ... Read more
Ask Jo: Funds are not available for training
Jo Miller is CEO of Women’s Leadership Coaching Inc. which offers women’s leadership seminars and coaching programs.To read more of her career advice, visit the Ask Jo archives. Question: Funds are not available to send employees to training, but training is needed. What options are there? How can I learn more ... Read more
Think Out of the Money Box and Into the Meaning Box By Pamela Hawley
Beyond Money and Into Meaning We've lost more than 2 million jobs in the past three months. You've not only lost your job, but it's going to be competitively difficult to find a new one. Companies are not only shutting down budgets but even shutting down themselves. So instead of jumping ... Read more
Ask Jo: How Do I Become a Visionary
Jo Miller is CEO of Women’s Leadership Coaching Inc. which offers women’s leadership seminars and coaching programs.To read more of her career advice, visit the Ask Jo archives. Question: My biggest question/challenge is on establishing vision. This feels a lot like uncharted territory for me. I am a good "executioner", ... Read more
Tough Times Don’t Last But People Do
With the media full of doom and gloom and access to funds shrinking nonprofit organisations are looking for tips on how to survive in uncertain times, ideas for different ways to do what they do and hints on how to find the opportunities and inspiration. The Connecting Up 09 conference brings ... Read more
ANITA BORG INSTITUTE ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND THE 2009 GRACE HOPPER CELEBRATION OF WOMEN IN COMPUTING
Largest Event for Women in Computer Science and Engineering Provides Special Opportunity for Students to Collaborate and Learn from Leading Women in Technology PALO ALTO, Calif. — March 23, 2009 —The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology announced today that scholarship applications are now being accepted for the 2009 ... Read more
Imelda’s Story: You Can Achieve Anything With Hard Work
Imelda Iraeta was the recipient of a 2008 Anita Borg Systers Pass-It-On Award. It is well-know that my country, El Salvador, suffered a civil war that altered the life, customs, economy and fears of an entire population. In those days I worked at the National University of El Salvador where I had studied ... Read more
Ask Jo: How do I approach high profile industry experts?
Question: Part 1) I have the opportunity to meet high-profile industry experts and influential thought-leaders at a conference. How should I approach them and what should I say? Part 2) Is it OK to send an email to follow up? These people are highly sought-after and busy. I don't want to be ... Read more
Ask Jo - I just got laid off
Question: I just got laid off. I know I am supposed to network, but what are some other things to do to secure my next position? Answer: Your 24/7 job is to find a job Jerri Barrett, Director of Marketing for the Anita Borg Institute, is a walking encyclopedia of common and uncommon ... Read more