Chicas SuperTECH: Closing the Digital Gender Gap in Rural and Regional Colombia
Chicas SuperTECH is a high-impact educational initiative led by the Women in Tech Colombia Chapter to empower girls and adolescents in rural and regional areas through STEAM education and strategic local government alliances. The program is designed to reduce the digital gender gap by expanding access to skills, role models, and opportunities beyond Colombia’s major urban centers.
Program Overview
Through strategic partnerships with the Government of Cundinamarca, Government of Boyacá, and local authorities in Huila, the initiative successfully delivered four structured training programs, each consisting of 12 to 24 hours of intensive, hands-on learning.
The program intentionally focused on decentralized regions, ensuring that girls outside the capital city of Bogotá had access to high-quality STEAM education and mentorship.
WiT Pillars Impacted
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Education
Delivered practical STEAM workshops combined with foundational digital literacy and soft skills development. -
Empowerment
Connected participants with female mentors from the technology sector, exposing them to real-world career pathways and inspiring long-term participation in STEAM fields.
Locations & Reach
Workshops were conducted in the following regions, prioritizing regional inclusion and access:
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Chivatá
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Fusagasugá
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Sopó
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Neiva
Outcomes
Girls and adolescents were trained through a comprehensive program structure that included:
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Inspirational mentorship – Success stories and guidance from women working in technology
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Practical tech workshops – Hands-on exposure to emerging technologies
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Soft skills development – Critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and teamwork for the digital age
Partnerships & Delivery Model
Chicas SuperTECH was delivered through a public–private partnership model, where regional governments and municipalities provided infrastructure and logistical support, while the Women in Tech Colombia Chapter contributed expert-designed curriculum, volunteer mentors, and program leadership.
