Female Futures in Technology (FFIT)
Get out of the house and into college this summer
Spend a summer day on PTI's Campus learning about design, medical and technology careers with other high school students. Spend a little bit of your summer having fun in our labs while making tracks toward your future.
FFIT - Female Futures in Technology 2011's FFIT workshop includes six one-hour sessions:
When: Wednesday - July 12, 2012 Where: PTI's North Fayette Campus Who: Females in grades 9 through 12 How much: It's free! And lunch is provided. What's next: Register Online |
If you are a young woman going into grades 9 - 12 and interested in learning about one or more of these careers, check out FFIT. It is a wonderful way to get a sneak peak at the skills, the opportunities, and the jobs in these fields - and have fun with new friends.
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Here's what some of the participants had to say:
"I learned there are very many career options and that I can do whatever I want to do." – Zoey M., Monessen H.S.
"FFIT was beneficial in helping me decide what I want to do in my future career opportunities." -- Jasmynne W., CAPA H.S.
"I really liked that everything was hands on and making the music video." – Morgan Z., Moon H.S.
"My mom made me attend FFIT, but it was worth it. It was the coolest thing this summer." -- Anonymous
"I learned that being an FBI agent is not always hands-on, there are technical jobs in the agency." – Cassidy G., Knoch H.S.
"It was interesting to see all the jobs and the free food was a plus." -- Anonymous
"I really liked making new friends, and I’d recommend not coming with people you know so you’ll be sure to meet new people." -- Molly W., West Mifflin H.S.
"I thought it was really fun and learned about Revit, nurses, and multimedia design." – Anonymous
"The best things about FFIT were graphic designing, multimedia, the medical program, computer drafting, and lunch." – Courtney Z., Knoch H.S.
"It was great!" - Shannon L., West Allegheny H.S.
"It was a lot of fun and a lot of experience to see what kinds of career fields are out there. I want to come again next year to see what is different." - Leeanna G., Ringgold H.S.
"It was a fun experience. I especially enjoyed learning how to operate a robot, and how to make 3D objects." - Allyson F., Steubenville H.S.
