Note: Registration is now closed.
Red River College Polytechnic is hosting the Technovation Girls Manitoba Chapter, a flagship program of non-profit Technovation. The free technology-based (STEM) program for girls ages 15 to 18 offers the opportunity to learn the necessary coding skills to emerge as tech entrepreneurs and leaders.
The online program starts January 24, 2023 and runs until April 22, 2023.
With the support of volunteer mentors, girls will work in small teams to code mobile apps that solve real-world problems in their community. Along the way they will develop their collaboration, problem solving and leadership skills.
Technovation Girls Manitoba will take 40+ hours over the span of approximately 12 weeks to complete and is completely free.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.
The program curriculum consists of:
After participating in Technovation Girls Manitoba, girls typically:
When you have a better understanding on how something works, or on how to do something, it empowers you.
Dina J., Technovation Parent
The program runs January 24 – April 22, 2023, on the following schedule:
Tuesday classes focus on lessons from the instructor while Saturday classes focus on project work with industry mentors.
The program is offered virtually, however it may include some on-site visitation to industry partners (tech employers) or trips to the RRC Polytech Roblin Centre at the Exchange District Campus.
Technovation Girls Manitoba Chapter is made possible by support from SkipTheDishes, a champion of women in tech.
Headquartered in Winnipeg, SkipTheDishes is a technology company that connects millions of customers with over 30,000 Restaurant Partners in Canada.
Interested in learning more about Technovation Girls Manitoba Chapter? A free online information session is being offered on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm CST. The session will provide:
Note: Registration is now closed.
There is no cost to register, however seats are limited.
A Volunteer Industry Mentor offers more than just technical or business-related advice to the students – they empower girls to be leaders and problem solvers in their lives and communities.
A computer science or engineering background is not required and mentors with backgrounds in marketing, product development, project management, software development and other areas are encouraged to apply.
The time commitment is two hours biweekly from January 24 – April 22, 2023.
Note: A Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check and completion of the Technovation Girls Internet Safety Training is required.
Interested in joining as a Volunteer Industry Mentor to help students in the Technovation Girls Manitoba program? Email Jonathan Bauer.
A Volunteer Industry Mentor offers more than just technical or business-related advice to the students – they empower girls to be leaders and problem solvers in their lives and communities.
A computer science or engineering background is not required and mentors with backgrounds in marketing, product development, project management, software development and other areas are encouraged to apply.
The time commitment is two hours biweekly from January through April 2022.
Note: A Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check and completion of the Technovation Girls Internet Safety Training is required.
Interested in joining as a Volunteer Industry Mentor to help students in the Technovation Girls Manitoba program? Email Melanie Par.
If you have questions about the program, contact us.
RRC Polytech also offers camps for kids and teens. See the list of camps or sign up to be notified about upcoming camps.