Last week we had a wonderful full circle moment at our W.TEC Office in Kwara State where 3 of our alumni participated in the recently concluded TOT, aiming to join our team of instructors at W.TEC for our ongoing after school computer programmes for girls tagged W.TEC...
Are you interested in transitioning to the tech space? Well, here’s some exciting news for you!Listen to Lara Ajayi Tech Diary session. Omolara Ajayi, Regional VAD Manager, Oracle as she sharing her inspiring tech story, essential skills needed to excel in the tech...
Recently, one of our volunteers, Victoria Erumi sensitized 67 young girls in a school in Ngor Okpala, Imo state as part of our IWD event. The IWD talk majored on the meaning of STEM, its importance, the opportunities it brings and the possibilities of thriving in each...
Discover how W.TEC celebrated International Women's Day 2024 with a vibrant array of events, including an insightful webinar and inspiring school programmes across Lagos, Kwara, and Imo states. Our activities ignited inspiration among young girls and women nationwide,...
At W.TEC, we believe in the power of collaboration and partnership to drive meaningful change. Recently, we had the privilege of strengthening our bond with one of our esteemed partners, AIICO Insurance PLC, through a courtesy visit to their headquarters in Lagos....
In March, our dedicated team members, Yemisi Efunnuga (Programmes Co-Ordinator) and Lesley Tarabina (Curriculum Development Co-Ordinator), embarked on a significant oversight trip to Ondo State, Nigeria, to assess and enhance our programs' impact in the region. This...
On March 8th, 2024, as the world came together to mark International Women's Day, W.TEC hosted an empowering webinar themed "Inspire Inclusion: Strategies for Diversity and Equality". This virtual gathering became a beacon of inspiration, bringing together a panel of...
In a recent visit to W.TEC, the team from Donate.ng had the honor of sitting down with our esteemed Executive Director, Oreoluwa Lesi, to delve into the profound journey that led to the creation of W.TEC. This captivating...
At W.TEC, we believe in the power of collaboration to drive positive change, and our recent courtesy visit to Oracle was a testament to this belief. Oracle has been a valued supporter in our mission to empower young girls in STEM, particularly through our...
W.TEC's commitment to empowering women transcends borders, and our Kwara State Coordinator, Ibiyeye Tolulope Kawthar, recently was a panelist at the Women-in-Business Summit 2024 this was part of our activities to supporting women initiatives for the 2024 IWD...
We are thrilled to share with you the details of our recent IWD event, held in collaboration with Lafarge Africa Plc. Our aim was to create an inclusive environment, and we were delighted to have IT4ALL participants, all of whom are individuals with intellectual...
We were honored to welcome Adaora Nwodo, an esteemed software engineer and the visionary founder of NexaScale, to our W.TEC Academy. Adaora's visit was a pivotal moment for our after-school computer club for girls, providing invaluable insights and inspiration to our...
W.TEC Academy in Kwara State proudly joined the global celebration of International Women’s Day by hosting a special event at St. Anthony Secondary School in Ilorin on March 8th, 2023. With the theme "Inspire Inclusion," our goal was to empower teenage girls in the...
Dyslexia, is a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech, and sounds, and learning how they relate to letters and words. Listen to Joy as she shares a dyslexia journey. Listen On Spotify
The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) is set to mark the 2024 International Women’s Day with a virtual event (Webinair) to host women from all works of life across the nation for an impactful conversation centering on the theme for 2024: Inspire Inclusion:...
Lagos, Nigeria – February 29, 2024 In commemoration of the 2024 International Women’s and Girls in Science Day, Women's Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) joined forces with Lafarge Nigeria to organize an impactful Science and Tech Quiz for 50 secondary school...
Lagos, Nigeria - February 14th 2024 The Women's Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) is proud to announce the commencement of its innovative technology programme, IT4All (Inclusive Technology For All) for 2024, which is implemented in collaboration with The...
Listen to Henry Omofonmwan, a software engineer as he shares ways to harness the LinkedIn platform to invite opportunities and networking Listen On Spotify
Listing to STEM undergraduate share their experience and thought about STEM curriculum in tertiary institution, if its relevance in todays world or not. Listen On Spotify
Mary Abiodun discuss mentorship as a factor for growth"Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction" - John Crosby Listen On Spotify
Diamond Oshomoji, one of the programmes manager of the Women's Technology Empowerment Centre, W.TEC, spoke about the need to get more girls and women to be involved in STEM.On the show, she spoke about the importance, barriers, and key players to help bridge the...
She Talks Tech is a show where we bring tech gist, tips, and experiences powered by the women's technology empowerment centre W.TEC. This episode is about "Why Women Are Underrepresented in Tech" Where we discuss about the reasons and possible solution to why women...
W.TEC Set To Host Event At AfricaNXT 2022 We are excited to announce our participation at one of Africa's premiere conferences. This year we shall be exploring the opportunities of empowering women and girls with tech to grow the economy. Event: Conquering Poverty...
W.TEC Academy - Lagos State Trains 232 Girls in 2021 The W.TEC Academy seeks to inspire girls to pursue engineering, technology and computer science careers paths by nurturing their interest in STEM, connecting STEM to real life situations, equipping them with the...
The W.TEC Academy seeks to inspire girls to pursue engineering, technology and computer science careers paths by nurturing their interest in STEM, connecting STEM to real life situations, equipping them with the skills to translate STEM concepts into technology and...
W.TEC Academy Kwara State Trains 361 Girls in 2021 W.TEC Academy, our technology co-curricular programme for secondary school girls in Kwara State has wrapped for 2021. A total of 361 girls participated in the trainings at both Offa and Ilorin. The following...
W.TEC's She Can With ICT Empowers 339 Women in 2021 SHE CAN with ICT (Sustaining Her Enterprise, Career and Network) is a W.TEC initiative in collaboration with Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation, to improve the productivity and profitability of women-owned...
PARTICIPANT AWARDED WITH SEED-FUND AT SheCanWithICT GRADUATION CEREMONY The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (WTEC) via her She Can with ICT programme empowered about 50 female entrepreneurs where one of the participants, Nkechi Awe was awarded a grant of...
MakeHER Space Hybrid Programme Participants of our technology training empowerment programme for ladies MakeHER Space have started using their newly acquired skills to fix the damaged electronic circuits of their radios, fans and solar panels. This was made possible...