About

The ChicTech Technical Ambassadors Competition is a tournament in which groups of Illinois high school girls build a technical project for the benefit of a non-profit organization in their community. The final projects are evaluated by a panel of faculty judges and scholarship money is awarded to the winners. The top teams are then invited to a two-day weekend retreat on the UIUC campus. At the Retreat, girls will interact personally with ChicTech volunteers and participate in engaging activities and workshops.

With this competition, ChicTech offers an opportunity and an incentive for girls to realize the satisfaction of applying technology to address community problems. It shows that solving such problems requires creativity and strong interpersonal skills.

Teachers: spread the word about the Technical Ambassadors Competition to students at your school.  Download the promotional poster!

Is TAC for you?

Girls of all technical skill levels are welcome! You do not need to be a technical wizard to be in this competition. In fact, your project will probably require creativity, good communication skills, and a willingness to learn rather than an overwhelming amount of technical knowledge. Even if you don't know where to begin or what you should do, don't let that stop you from joining the competition. We offer our full support in helping you find an idea, obtain more team members, procure a faculty advisor, acquire technical resources, or get anything else you may need.

Why Join TAC?

By working on a technical project, you can

• Win cash prizes, gifts, and other awards!
• Enhance the appeal of your resume and college application
• Get real-world experience in applying technology to challenging and rewarding problems
• Provide a valuable service to your community
• Gain experience working with colleagues and clients