Students

IGNITE member students: go here to find an
IGNITE Professional Member to do a job shadow with.

If you have not chosen a mentor, fill out the Job Shadow Form.

Are careers available for young
women in technology and engineering?

From the popular Northwest Asian Weekly: "Ask any male Engineering student at the University of Washington, and he will eagerly tell you the department is sorely lacking a female presence. The same is true of the career field, where an overwhelming 88% of science and technology-related jobs are filled by men.

Duong is so thankful for what she has been given that she regularly volunteers with IGNITE, an organization which strives to foster Duong’s kind of passion and enthusiasm for technology in the young girls of today. IGNITE stands for “Inspiring Girls Now In Technology Evolution.” The organization inspires girls by visiting schools and giving presentations. In addition to various events, IGNITE also has a Mentor Program, which Duong is a part of. Young girls can Job Shadow a professional woman in order to become familiar with science and technology-related fields."

Can I still be a part of IGNITE after I graduate from high school?

Of course! Graduates of the IGNITE student program make up a very important part of IGNITE.

As an IGNITE graduate, you can still access the many resources for students, such as job and internship opportunities, that will continue to help you along in your chosen career path. You are still eligible to do Job Shadows and connect with Professional Members who will continue to mentor you as your future unfolds.

Additionally, once you graduate from the IGNITE program, you have the opportunity to begin mentoring other IGNITE students. By sharing your unique skills and experiences, you can have a huge impact on younger students and help them along as IGNITE has helped you. In fact, many of the IGNITE Professional Members who speak at presentations and conferences are also graduates of the IGNITE program!

IGNITE's Job Shadow program allows girls and young women interested in a particular technology-related position to spend the day with a Mentor learning more about their job. The Student Member on the Job Shadow follows their Mentor around the office, doing whatever the professional would do on a typical day. It is a chance for the girls to catch a glimpse of the job that they might be considering and have their questions answered about it.