We need more women in the technical fields.  Such was the contention of Monica Thornton, the Executive Director of Women in Technology, or WIT, when she spoke at the Rotary Club of Lawrenceville on May 12.  The goal of WIT is to have an impact on the Georgia work force by encouraging women of all ages to consider technical jobs.  She spoke about the film industry in particular where women tend to be given the less equipment-based or technological assignments.  She then outlined the activities of the group on all levels. In middle schools girls are encouraged to participate in such activities as Robotics competitions, where they can discover they have the aptitude and the ability to perform.  In high schools WIT provides opportunities for students to explore careers by going into companies and seeing the jobs available.  There are opportunities for Rotarians to volunteer for panels and to serve as speakers to help educate young people about various jobs.  On the college level, they create a club or “sorority” for nerdy girls.  Programs are also developed for career professionals to develop needed skills. There are even  programs for managers to encourage leadership development and for retirees to use them as teachers and mentors.