NCWIT takes a three-pronged strategy to increasing the participation of girls and women in computing and IT:

[1] Building a Learning Community

• NCWIT provides the infrastructure for its Academic, Workforce, Entrepreneurial,, K-12, and Affinity Group Alliances to undertake effective recruitment and retention efforts, and gives them a community of peers with whom to share experiences, ideas, research, and successes. 
• The NCWIT Summit focuses on topics such as innovation, diversity of thought, K-12 education, and organizational change.

[2] Creating and Sharing Research-backed Resources, Data, and Research

• NCWIT resources and data provide tangible advice and case studies for recruitment, retention, and educational and institutional reform.
• Leading-edge social science research focuses on education, innovation, climate, and workforce participation.

[3] Providing a United, Amplified Voice

• NCWIT Awards elevate the visibility of women's participation in IT and develop initiatives to recruit and retain women. 
• Outreach and image campaigns educate the general public, including girls and women, about IT careers, innovators, and education, and the importance of women’s participation.