BlackBerry Launches Global Initiative for Women - CIO Latin America - Latin America CIO

The Global Creative Director BlackBerry , launched the new BlackBerry Fellows Program the first step in its global initiative designed for women to inspire women to join and develop their careers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM acronym). The program was introduced in BlackBerry Live in Orlando, Florida.

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BlackBerry Scholars Program Program provide full scholarships and tuition for four years to outstanding women seeking accredited universities graduate in STEM fields with an interest or particular aptitude in the field of mobile computing. This scholarship program is the first step in the long-term commitment and strategy BlackBerry multilevel-young women at every stage of their education from high school to university-emerge through work.

While many more women enroll and graduate from college than men, only 25% of IT jobs in the U.S. are women, and 56% of these women finally leaving the field of technology to pursue other careers. Because more than 55% of BlackBerry customers are women BlackBerry aims to defend this generation of women leaders to achieve their ambitions in this highly competitive industry.

“Women are underrepresented in the fields of science and technology, and we firmly believe that it is time to push for change,” said Global Creative Director BlackBerry, Alicia Keys . “It is important to connect the dots that connect young women in high school and college, and show that careers in science and technology are at your fingertips. And when women come to these jobs, it is vital that they receive the tools and support they need to advance their careers. I am proud that BlackBerry demonstrating leadership in women’s education, both at school and at work, returning to their loyal patrons of such a profound way. “

addition to providing full tuition for a course of four years, BlackBerry also provide professional mentoring and opportunities for each of the students. The fellows will be selected based on their academic merit and passion to enter the mobile computing industry. An inspiring group of women, led by Alicia Keys , elect the candidates of a group nominations submitted by June 26 , 2013 at 5pm EDT as deadline.

For more information about the program, eligibility requirements, requirements and how to apply, please visit www.blackberry.com / scholars.