South Florida Technology Alliance Supports ITWomen Charitable Foundation

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- ITWomen announced today its receipt of a generous donation from the South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA) in support of the ITWomen Charitable Foundation's scholarship fund.

"This much appreciated donation from the SFTA proves that despite the challenging economy, great people will support worthy causes," said Victoria Usherenko, founder and president of ITWomen.

ITWomen is the premier South Florida organization dedicated to the advancement, advocacy, and development of professional women in technology. As part of its community outreach, the organization has also established the nonprofit ITWomen Charitable Foundation to provide college scholarships for young women who desire to study technology.

"SFTA is pleased to support ITWomen, a key strategic partner organization, in this worthy endeavor. Our membership sponsors and the technology companies doing business in South Florida all recognize the importance of growing technology talent locally," said Chris Burgio, SFTA President.

The SFTA donation, along with others, will provide scholarship support to a woman entering a technology-based course of study at a college or university in the fall of 2009. ITWomen has provided scholarships totaling over $100,000 to 26 students in the past 5 years.

About ITWomen:
ITWomen is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide:
Innovative programs for networking, mentoring and professional
development
Education and training informed by future trends in skill sets and
employment
Increased visibility and recognition for women's contributions to
technology
Outreach to encourage young women in high school to enter technology
fields.

About SFTA
With over 11 years of leadership as the region's most effective technology organization, the South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA) promotes the growth, success and awareness of the vibrant South Florida technology community. Through events, networking, programs and education, the SFTA provides south Florida's technology-related companies, academic institutions, entrepreneurs, governments and related organizations with an active forum to grow the business of technology. www.southfloridatech.org

Media Contact
Jackie Fernandez, Executive Director of South Florida Technology
Alliance
Jackie@southfloridatech.org
954.239.9739