Alliances
Part of our success is the development of strategic alliances to offer supplementary services and resources to members. WomSA has developed several successful alliances with influential organizations within the business, technology, and not-for-profit spectrums.
Forming an alliance with WomSA provides your eligible clients with cybersecurity mentorship, career pathing, and networking. The partnership allows you to focus on core-competencies while increasing overall value to your target audience. WomSA alliance partners will also increase their brand awareness within our membership, volunteer and, sponsor databases. A larger audience not only influences your market size, but also supports a strong commitment to the cyber community.
"Cloud Security Alliance is excited to announce our partnership with WomSA (Women's Security Alliance). Women's Security Alliance is a nonprofit organization that empowers women in cybersecurity by aligning her strengths and interests to a cybersecurity career path"
"Every day we work toward our mission to inspire and grow women in technology. A diverse IT workforce is a vital part of Michigan’s transformation and we strive to engage and retain female professionals here." With parallel missions of helping women enter and advance in technology careers, WomSA is the cybersecurity arm for MCWT. We will leverage each other's networks and resources to accomplish our vision.
The West Michigan Cyber Security Consortium is a multi-jurisdictional and public/private partnership whose purpose is to enhance the prevention, protection, response, and recovery to cyber security threats, disruptions, and degradation to critical information technology functions.
The Apprenti model presents a rare opportunity to shift the supply curve of talent in our region by recruiting driven candidates with interest and aptitude in IT. This innovative talent solution was developed by industry for industry, and, as such, has been designed to be scalable and adaptive to the ever-changing landscape of tech.
The Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion & Advancement (CADIA) is a nonprofit focused on diversity and inclusion in
the automotive industry. Its mission is to double the number of diverse leaders in the automotive industry by 2030. CADIA
is championing diverse talent, driving systemic change, and supporting leadership commitment in the automotive industry.
SIM Detroit offers senior-level IT leaders the unique experience of networking with peers in their own region via educational, networking, and other special events throughout the year. An active philanthropic effort engages with various local charitable and educational organizations through volunteerism and other support.
Testimonials
"The Michigan Council of Women in Technology (MCWT) is enthusiastic to partner with the Women’s Security Alliance (WomSA). Both groups share parallel goals and objectives as well as a strong desire to enable women in technology, specifically cybersecurity.
I welcome the solidarity between MCWT and WomSA and look forward to working together as we diversify Michigan’s workforce. "
Chris Rydzewski | Executive Director
Michigan Council of Women in Technology
"Michigan is well positioned to support a healthy cybersecurity workforce. The demand for cybersecurity talent is on the rise and organizations like WOMSA are critical. WOMSA provides the education, training and connections for women in the cybersecurity industry to be successful. "
Michele Economou Ureste, MPA | Executive Director
Workforce Intelligence Network