North Carolina FidHacks 2025

About the challenge According to Harvard Business Review, women tend to apply for jobs only when they meet 100% of the qualifications, while men apply at 60%. The Challenge: Design a tool, program, or campaign that empowers young women to take action before they feel “completely ready.” Think About:
Peer-to-peer platforms or mentor matching
Confidence-tracking apps
Workshops that reframe what “qualified” really means
Gamified job application/selection
TUESDAY, 5/13

8AM - 8:30AM
Check-in & Welcome Breakfast

8:30AM - 8:40AM
Experience Overview

8:40AM - 9AM
Regional Welcome

9AM - 9:30AM
Icebreaker

9:30AM - 10AM
LEAP Program Overview

10AM - 10:45AM 
Women in Tech Panel

10:45AM - 11:30AM
Tour

11:30AM - 12PM
Working Lunch

1PM - 4PM
Hackathon Working Time

4PM - 5PM
Mocktail Working Reception

5PM
Hotel Check-in

WEDNESDAY, 5/14

8AM - 8:30AM
Welcome Breakfast

8:30AM - 9AM
Day 1 Recap & Day 2 Overview

9AM - 12PM
Hackathon Working Time

12PM - 1PM
Working Lunch

1PM
Projects Due!

1PM - 2:30PM
Hackathon Presentations

2:30PM - 3PM
Awards

3PM - 3:30PM
Next Steps

3:30PM
Departures