According to a report published by the National Center for Women & Information Technology, the number of women holding computer-related jobs peaked at 36% in 1991. It’s been in decline ever since. Considering how technology-dependent our society has become, that spells bad news. It’s especially concerning for an area filled with companies that deliver cutting edge products and services to the Federal government.

So how, then, do we turn this trend around and encourage young women to go into technical fields? Enter the Girls in Technology Mentor-Protégé program.

Girls in Technology helps high school girls develop skills needed to architect an academic and professional future in technology. It’s a volunteer organization that relies on the generosity of corporate sponsorships.

From Chris Copley of Volunteer Fairfax:

Fairfax, VA – As National Volunteer Week comes to a close, help Volunteer Fairfax and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors honor local community heroes during the 19th Annual Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards. The event will be held April 14, 2011 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Waterford at Springfield. More than 450 guests are expected to be in attendance at the early morning ceremony to recognize 152 local volunteers. The Service Awards is one of the largest community-wide recognition events for volunteers in Northern Virginia.

CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVITIES AT CITY SQUARE CAFÉ on Thurs., MAY 5
Taquitos, Enchiladadas, Sopapillas Featured at Old Town Manassas Bistro

City Square Café of Manassas, Va. will celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Thurs., May 5 for all day festivities presenting homemade dishes, like taquitos, camarones, taco, enchiladas, as well as sopapillas and specialty drinks, like margaritas, sangria and Mexican beers. Call 703.369.6022 for more information.