The Uneven distribution of Information and Communication technologies (ICTs) within societies and across the globe has resulted into a “Digital divide” between those who have access to information resources and those who do not. Women’s lower levels of literacy and education relative to men, coupled with the negative attitude towards girls’ achievement in the field of science contribute to gender dimensions of the digital divide.

Women still have lower degree of economic security than men and face gender related constraints on their time and mobility. They are therefore less likely to access, use and participate in shaping the course of ICT compared to their male counterparts.

There is need for an effort to enable women and girls globally, to  benefit from ICTs. In an effort to improve and increase on the usage and application of ICTs and to increase women and Girls use of ICTs, Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre W. TEC is pleased to inform you about the 2nd Young Women’s ICT Programme. The Young Women’s program will equip young women to use online tools for learning, leadership and professional development.

This course will cover:
• Word Processing (Creating professional CVs, Posters, Newsletters)
• Editing Images & Video
• Online Job Searching
• Promoting Businesses Online

Criteria: Young women between ages 18-30 years, who are currently in tertiary institutions, seeking admission, or recent graduates

Date: Monday, May 10 – Friday, May 14 2010 (9AM – 4PM Daily)

Fee: No fee is required for the program except the registration and course materials fee of N 5,000 only

The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre – W.TEC is a Nigerian non-governmental organization working to encourage Nigerian girls and women to use information and communication technology (ICT) to empower themselves socially and economically.

For more information, contact W.TEC at 0819.115.0387, 01.850.9782, or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .