Information technology, the 21st century infrastructure, demands a productive and gender diverse workforce for competitiveness and organizational support. CCGIT is a partnership of education, government, industry, and foundations to increase the number of Colorado women and girls entering career paths in information technology. To this end, CCGIT partners are integrating a rich variety of existing programs and research from across Colorado..
CCGIT leverages the research strength of the University of Colorado and the novel curricular approach used by ATLAS (Alliance for Technology, Learning, and Society) Institute; recruitment , retention, and career services expertise at Colorado State University; networking and innovation of the Workforce Programs at the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment; the reach and focus of the Women's Foundation of Colorado; programs for non-traditional students at The Women's College, University of Denver; Colorado community colleges, K-12 programs of the Denver Public School System, including its Computer Magnet Program, and other K-12 programs in Colorado; and the breadth of Colorado high-tech industries.
CCGIT is the Colorado, non-traditional pathways hub of the National Center for Women & Information Technology, NCWIT.