Skip to content Skip to Live Chat

WGU SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY

B4 Women in Tech Leadership Development Series

Register Now!

Webinar will be recorded for on-demand viewing.

WST Women in Technology Leadership Development Award (2025)

Active School of Technology students may be eligible to receive an electronic award after participating in all webinars for the Leadership Development Series.

Join Us for Our Upcoming Webinar!

Mindfulness Practices for Success
Dr. Eiesha M. Williamson
Monday, July 15

7:00 p.m. EST/5:00 p.m. MT

Meet the Speaker:

Dr. Eiesha M. Williamson
July 15,2024 Speaker

Dr. Eiesha M. Williamson, a native of Pittsburgh, PA, has expanded as a prominent Entrepreneur and Business Owner throughout Charlotte, North Carolina, Georgia as a Public Figure, and Virginia as a Philanthropist. She is a PhD scholar and Instructor, Qualified Mental Health Therapist, Life coach, and Mentor. Eiesha has a passion for helping and guiding others to achieve goals and success as a motivational and public speaker. A graduate of Norfolk State University, she was honored as Woman of the Decade and serves as an influential board member for Ice4Life Foundation, Learn to Build, and YMCA of South Hampton Roads. Eiesha is featured regularly on local television and radio news stations in Hampton Roads, Virgnia discussing mental health, business initiatives, mentorship and fundraising endeavors. Eiesha is a proud active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and Key Note Speaker for several colleges and universities. She is proud to work for Western Governors University and lead students to ultimate success. 

Upcoming Webinars for 2024

Dr. Eiesha M. Williamson
July 15, 2024; 7:00 p.m. EST/5:00 p.m. MT

Dr. Nilsa Elias
September 12, 2024; 7:00 p.m. EST/5:00 p.m. MT

Dr. Deborah Murphy
October 24, 2024; 7:00 p.m. EST/5:00 p.m. MT

Students will submit a Microsoft Form with a statement self-certifying their participation in each of the Leadership Series Sessions for the year. The form will be available to input information on May 22, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. MT. (Preview Form Here) The form will provide space to write a one-page reflection. The Women in Technology faculty support team will review the reflection for acceptance. Students must submit the reflections by June 30, 2025. The reflections will be reviewed within 3 business days of receipt, and all names will be submitted for credentialing no later than July 7, 2025.   

FAQ

You can go back and watch the recordings.

This award is for active students only.

This award is for active School of Technology students only.

This award is open to all active students in the School of Technology.

You will be allowed one opportunity to resubmit by June 30, 2025. Keep this deadline in mind when you submit your reflection. Given three business days are needed to review submissions, you may want to submit your reflection no later than June 22, 2025, to allow for a revision. 

The reflection will include at least one item learned from the sessions that helped refine the participant’s growth in overcoming self-doubt, cultivating positive expectations about the future, setting personal and professional boundaries, and cultivating a winning mindset. The reflection must focus on how participants have grown professionally due to learnings from the Leadership Development series.

The form is available here and will be active beginning May 22, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. MT. You may preview a pdf version of the form here. Submissions must be made via the MS Office form and will not be accepted if submitted otherwise.

Take the Next Step

College can be affordable—and it's definitely worth it.  We're here to help you make the best decisions on degree program, payment options, scholarship application, and more.

Next Start Date for 6 month Degree Term: {{startdate}}

Start Dates the 1st of Every Month

Prepared for Success on the Job

*From a 2023 Harris Poll of 300 employers of WGU graduates.

100% of employers said that WGU graduates were prepared for their jobs.*

97% of employers said that they would hire another WGU grad.*

98% of employers said WGU graduates met or exceeded expectations.*

Accredited, Respected,
Recognized™

The flexibility you need. The respect you deserve. Earn BOTH a degree and IT certifications at the same time with WGU degrees. Boost your résumé and showcase your talents to impress employers and set yourself apart from the competition.