Female Futures in Technology (FFIT)
Get out of the house and into college this summer
Spend 1 day on PTI’s campus learning about design or technology careers with other high school students.
Spend a bit of your summer having fun while making tracks toward your future.
FFIT - Female Futures in Technology
2010's workshop included six one-hour workshops:
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click on poster for details.
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If you are a young woman going into grades 9 – 12 interested in learning about one or more of these career opportunities, check out FFIT Camp absolutely free. Lunch is provided. See registration information below.
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Here's what some of the 2010 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.
Here's what some of the 2009 participants had to say:
"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.
