Still thinking about applying for the #NCWITAiC High School Award? This is your sign! ✨ There's under 1️⃣ week left to apply: lnkd.in/eyakAfkr Whether you’re just getting started or adding final touches, you still have time to make it happen! 💪🏽 The application only takes about an hour to complete!

What could your curiosity create? 🎨 Take the first step and explore endless possibilities (like Catherine!) in the #AiCcommunity: aspirations.org! Then, apply for this year's #NCWITAiC High School Award — a celebration of your unique curiosities, potential, and ambitions! 🏆

A small act with big impact! 💜 You don’t have to dedicate your entire day to make a difference! With just 3️⃣ hours of your time, you can support the next generation of technologists by reviewing #NCWITAiC High School Award applications! 😊 Complete reviews at your own pace, from wherever you are!

Get informed, get inspired, and get ready to submit your #NCWITAiC High School Award application! ✅ Q&A II: 📆 October 21st at 6 pm MT / 8 pm ET: bit.ly/AiC26QA2-Students Join us to understand the application process, have your questions answered, and discover how to make your submission shine! 🌟

🗽 #NCWITAiC takes NYC! 🗽 What a wonderful week it was in the Big Apple! 1️⃣ First stop: Bryant Park! Last Thursday in partnership with Bank of America, members from the greater NY area met in Midtown for an evening of shared bonding and inspiration — exactly what the #AiCcommunity is all about! ✨

Just like in this video, tech is everywhere! 🎞️ Media, design, and creative strategy all help bring tech ideas to life. You too can use your unique strengths to make a meaningful impact 🤎 😎 So, give yourself a chance and apply to the #NCWITAiC High School Award by October 27th:

⌛ 336 hours | 14 days | 2 weeks ⌛ That’s how much time you have left to apply for the #NCWITAiC High School Award! Don’t wait until the last minute to begin your application! There are two Q&A sessions to help you get to the finish line — join one tonight and then October 21st!

You don’t have to feel like an outsider in tech. Join a 30,000+ nationwide member network that supports you wherever you are in the country and your tech journey! 🙂 The #AiCcommunity is waiting for you: aspirations.org ➕ You’ll gain the ability to apply for the #NCWITAiC High School Award!

Feeling unmotivated, overwhelmed, or unsure about applying to the #NCWITAiC High School Award? 🥲 Don’t let uncertainty hold you back — join us for next week’s Q&A to get the clarity you need to take the next step! 📆 Oct. 13th at 7 pm MT: bit.ly/AiC26QA1-Students Bring yourself and any questions! ☺️

1️⃣ If you’re a collegiate #AiCcommunity member, it’s time to pass the torch! 🗣️ Share your experiences with high school technologists in your network and encourage them to apply for the #NCWITAiC High School Award by October 27th! Encouragement Form: bit.ly/AiCEncouragementForm 😉

(1/4) Is it possible to pursue your ambitions while being a full-time professional, caretaker, and a first-generation student — and what does it take? For #AiCStoriesAmbassador Sajida Shabanali, this meant learning how to make the most of every available moment:

🏆 The #NCWITAiC High School Award honors 9th - 12th grade students of all genders, at all levels of technical ability — from absolute beginners to advanced coders! 🧡 Winners receive recognition, a supportive network in the #AiCcommunity, access to exclusive opportunities, and more!

💬 Are you a first-time #NCWITAiC High School Award applicant? You're not alone! ☺️ Join our upcoming Q&A to be prepared and confident in submitting your application! ✴️ 📆 October 13th at 7 pm MT / 9 pm ET: bit.ly/AiC26QA1-Students

For the past two decades, NCWIT social scientists have been your go-to source for research-based guidance to ensure your computing departments + organizations help support success for all. 🆕 Our newest offering — a premium PD opportunity: ncwit.org/event/ai-adoption-for-undergraduate-education

Imagine it 🧠 Build it 💪🏿 Share it 🤩 Apply for the #NCWITAiC High School Award and open the door to personal and professional possibilities: aspirations.org/AiCHSAward ➕ The magic of the #AiCcommunity is having a strong support network that believes in you, even when you don't believe in yourself! 💛

It's a new era of work, and Rebekah Butler embodies the qualities that will shape the workforce in the coming years — skills that are grounded in curiosity, fueled by imagination and creativity, and open to possibility ❇️

The next big idea can come from anyone — You don’t have to be an expert! ☺️ Apply for the #NCWITAiC High School Award and open the door to your future: aspirations.org/award-programs/aic-high-school-award 🫵🏼 belong in tech! 🩵

Remember: Computing is more than just coding! 💡There are so many creative ways to showcase your tech aspirations — and we want to recognize you! 🫵🏼 🏎️ Automotive 📱Content Creation 👗 Fashion and Beauty 🧠 Mental Health 🎤 Music 🤩 + more! Passion > Perfection!

What happens when creativity meets technology? 🎨 A multifaceted, global career like Rebekah Butler's! This #AiCStoriesAmbassador is: 🎨 A Computer Science and Visual Art senior at Rhodes College 🏁 Current UX/UI Intern at AutoZone with a previous internship at a luxury design agency in Barcelona

First-time #NCWITAiC High School Award applicant? No problem! 😄 This award celebrates your unique ideas, ambitions, and achievements! You belong in tech, and this industry needs your influence, voice, and innovation! 💖 This is your sign to begin your application today:

It is with such joy that we present to you our third cohort of #AiCstories Ambassadors! Meet: 🩷 Raechel Walker 💛 Paola Mendiola Efigenio 🧡 Rebekah Butler 🩵 Sajida Shabanali Over the next few months, you'll get to know them individually 😊

High School Educators: We want to honor the next generation of technologists! 🏆 We encourage you to invite any student who is passionate about computing — with a special emphasis on those who have historically been underrepresented in tech — to apply for the #NCWITAiC High School Award! You can:

⛰️ Save-the-date: The 2027 NCWIT Summit is back in Boulder from May 25th - 27th! More information to come.

🆕 If you couldn’t attend the 2026 #NCWITSummit — a #NCWITBrainTrust to ensure our technical future belongs to everyone — or are curious about what you might find at next year’s annual event, read on for a behind-the-scenes look at what you can look forward to! Live on the Media Hub:

We've been working on something behind-the-scenes! 🤭 Who: The third cohort of the #AiCstories Ambassadors 🌵 Where: Shot on location in Dallas, Texas ⌛ When: Launching this week Stay tuned! 😉

➡️ Before receiving the #NCWITAiC High School Award: April knew tech was a major part of her life, but was unsure how her varied experiences could intersect. 🌠 Since joining the #AiCcommunity and becoming a 2025 National Winner, April's dreams have expanded beyond what she could've ever imagined!

🏆 The #NCWITAiC High School Award celebrates your unique ideas, ambitions, and achievements! In the #AiCcommunity (aspirations.org) your uniqueness is superpower 🦸🏻 Connect with like-minded high school, college, and early career people in tech because you don't have to figure it all out alone! 😊

🥳 It's official: #NCWITAiC applications are now open! 🏆 This award honors 9th - 12th grade students of all genders, at all levels of technical ability — from absolute beginners to advanced coders! 😍 Apply now through October 27th: aspirations.org/award-programs/aic-high-school-award

NCWIT envisions a world where every learner has the opportunity to develop the technology skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. That's why #NCWITC4C is now NCWIT Advising for Future-Ready Students 🆕

To join the #AiCcommunity all you have to do is: 🧠 Bring your curiosity and passion for tech 🤳 Create an account at aspirations.org/step-by-step-aic-community-sign-up This nationwide network of 30,000+ peers and mentors may be the exact confidence booster you need to pursue your dreams! 🙂