Record-breaking interest, new partners, cutting-edge technologies – this is what the newly launched 7th edition of the “Girls GO Technology” program looks like.
The first workshop of the 7th edition of the “Girls GO Technology” program is behind us – and this time, the girls from Jawor, Bolków, and Legnica had the chance to dive into the world of VR and AR!
A strong start – a meeting with the future! Under the guidance of Aidar team, 20 high school students explored how future technologies are being used in education, industry, and business.
💡 A lot of knowledge, even more inspiration – and this is just the beginning!
Aidrar has been the partner of the program for the third consecutive year in a row starting in 2023. Organized by Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Poland, the workshops are designed to help high school girls from the Jawor and Legnica region explore not only the world of technology, but also themselves.
Can girls design robots, work with AI, and thrive in the industry?
“Girls GO Technology” not only says they can – it gives them the tools to do so. Now in its 7th edition, the program has been helping young women from the Jawor area discover new technologies, build self-confidence, and prepare for future careers since 2018.
This year’s edition places particular emphasis not only on technological content but also on developing soft skills and preparing participants for the labor market. The girls visit partner company headquarters, test VR and AI solutions, and learn about innovation design, teamwork, and self-presentation. Topics include the use of AI in education and work, virtual reality, industrial robotics, entrepreneurship, and career planning.
High school students from Jawor, Bolków, and Legnica applied to join the program. After an opening event attended by 60 girls, a group of 20 participants was selected through a recruitment process. From March to June, they are participating in a series of five workshops organized in collaboration with companies and technology experts.
Based on evaluations from previous editions and graduate follow-up studies conducted by Jagiellonian University, this year’s program has been modified. Past participants rated workshops focused on building self-esteem, communication, and social skills the highest. As a result, this edition offers a balanced approach between tech-related content and universal skills useful regardless of future education or career paths.
The program’s impact is clear
Over 70% of participants from the first three editions enrolled in higher education, and nearly half chose technical fields, even though few had initially planned to do so. Half of the participants are now studying and working simultaneously, seven of them in the automotive sector. Half of the graduates are planning careers in tech. The girls report that the program helped them believe in themselves and showed them that they can thrive in the tech world alongside men.
“Girls GO Technology is more than just workshops – it’s a catalyst for change. It proves that young women from smaller towns can succeed in technology, if only someone helps them believe it’s also their world,” says Marlena Biadała-Domino, Communication and Public Relations Manager at Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Poland.
As part of a special trip to Kraków, the participants will visit Sii Polska and ASTOR, where they will work on practical challenges related to the use of AI in learning and teamwork, as well as programming and operating educational industrial robots. “This experience will not only help them understand how modern industry works but also prove that technology is not reserved for a select few – they can be co-creators,” adds Biadała-Domino.
Partners of the 7th edition include: ASTOR, Aidar, Sii, WSSE “INVEST-PARK”, the Invest in EDU Educational Cluster, and Manpower
