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🚀 Elevating Women in Tech: A Call to Action 🚀 At V School, we believe in the power of visibility to transform the tech industry. Here's why it matters: 🔹 Women make up 50% of the workforce, but only 26.7% of tech jobs 🔹48% less likely to be promoted to manager than male colleagues 🔹Nearly half of women in tech drop out by age 35 But there's hope! 90% of Women Tech Awards recipients see career acceleration within 6 months. Visibility isn't just about recognition—it's about creating role models, opening doors, and inspiring the next generation of innovators. Join us in celebrating and supporting women in tech: 🔹Attend the 2024 Women Tech Awards on October 3, 2024 🔹Highlight achievements of women in your organization 🔹Mentor and support women in tech careers Let's change the landscape of technology together. When we elevate women, we drive innovation and solve the world's biggest problems. Register to Attend: https://lnkd.in/eFSDssZ #WomenInTech #TechDiversity #VSchool #WomenTechAwards

We're still celebrating the incredible achievements and contributions of women this month! As part of our commitment to empowering and uplifting women in tech, we are offering 50 scholarships providing 1 month of free access to our full catalog of tech courses on our Learning Management System. This is an amazing opportunity to gain valuable skills, advance your career, and join a supportive community of women in technology. To be considered, follow these simple steps: 1. Follow our page. 2. Engage with this post: like, share, and comment to nominate an inspiring woman (yes, you can nominate yourself!). Tell us why they deserve this opportunity. 3. Ensure your nominee is also following us. Let's inspire and uplift the next generation of brilliant female tech leaders! Selected participants will be announced across our social channels, so stay tuned. We're excited to invest in talented women and support their growth in STEM fields. This is just one way we are working to create a more diverse, equitable and empowering technology community. #WomenInTech #EmpowerHer #TechWomenAfrica #TechScholarship #InspireInclusion

Did you know? Only 21% of U.S. Computer Science majors are women, with even fewer from other minority groups. 😯 🖱 Step IT Up by Certified Top Employer, UST, offers a game-changing programme that provides underrepresented candidates with customised tech training. ✨ This initiative enhances skills, promises higher salaries and enriches client companies with diverse, inclusive talent. Learn more about this impactful program and discover how they were able to implement the programme with phenomenal results! 👇 Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/wyZ650STC4Y! #Forabetterworldofwork #TopEmployer2024 #DiversityInTech #USTStepITUp #InclusiveWorkforce #HRBestPractices

Event Reminder! When: Thurs, 07 March | 9:30 -11:30 SAST "Learning from the Narratives of Young Women II" Don't miss our virtual session on young women's pathways & successes in the digital economy. Hear inspiring stories from beneficiaries of various training programs and gain insights into overcoming challenges & achieving success in tech. Speakers include graduates and experts from Youth Employment Services (YES), We Think Code, and Ikasi Creative, sharing tips on transitioning into the digital workforce through mentorship, practical placements, and more. Ideal for anyone keen on empowering young women in tech. Join us to explore how to enhance post-training support and celebrate achievements in the digital space. #DigitalEconomy #WomenInTech #Empowermen

Empowering the Next Generation: Representation Matters 👧 👩 Representation is powerful. When young girls see women thriving in tech, it sparks a sense of possibility and ambition that can shape their futures. Here's why it matters: Role Models Inspire: When young girls see women excelling in tech—whether as engineers, data scientists, or entrepreneurs—they can envision themselves in similar roles. This breaks down stereotypes and opens up new career aspirations. Creating Future Leaders: Encouraging girls to pursue tech isn't just about filling jobs; it's about building a pipeline of future female leaders. Women bring unique perspectives and drive innovation, making the tech industry stronger and more inclusive.   How We Can Foster Representation: Showcase Success Stories: Highlight the achievements of women in tech through media, conferences, and mentorship programs. Mentorship Programs: Connect young girls with women in tech to provide guidance and inspiration. Educational Initiatives: Support programs like Girls Who Code, Black Girls Code and Hack your Future that teach tech skills from an early age. Inclusive Work Environments: Foster workplaces that attract and retain women in tech roles through flexible conditions, equal pay, and career development. Community Support: Build networks where girls and women in tech can connect and support each other. When we empower young girls by showing them successful women in tech, we create a ripple effect. These girls grow up to become role models themselves, inspiring the next generation. Let's continue to showcase, support, and celebrate women in tech, paving the way for a diverse and innovative future. #WomenInTech #DiversityInTech #STEM #FutureLeaders #RepresentationMatters

Did you know? Only 21% of U.S. Computer Science majors are women, with even fewer from other minority groups. 😯 🖱 Step IT Up by Certified Top Employer, UST, offers a game-changing programme that provides underrepresented candidates with customised tech training. ✨ This initiative enhances skills, promises higher salaries and enriches client companies with diverse, inclusive talent. Learn more about this impactful program and discover how they were able to implement the programme with phenomenal results! 👇 Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/hzSf50T1ICC! #Forabetterworldofwork #TopEmployer2024 #DiversityInTech #USTStepITUp #InclusiveWorkforce #HRBestPractices

NOW OPEN: Q1 2024 Ziva Voices magazine submissions! You don't need to be a writer, you just need to have a story to share... Q1 Theme: WOMEN IN TECH Sample topics: - Health tech, Bio tech, engineering, cybersecurity, innovation - Women / girls in STEM - Funding, Venture Capital, PE, etc - What happens after a big achievement / milestone - How to start a career in tech - Why we need more women in tech - Demanding jobs in tech and your other interests / passions / priorities - Navigating feeling like an imposter - The importance of diversity and inclusion in tech workplaces and its impact on innovation - Innovative Tech for Social Impact – showcasing women-led initiatives using technology to address social issues - The role of mentorship and networking in advancing careers in tech for women - Personal stories and insights from women who have shattered stereotypes in tech - Discussing challenges and successes of women entrepreneurs in the tech space - Showcasing initiatives leveraging technology to empower girls in STEM education - Tech and the Arts – Exploring intersections between technology and creative fields Details in the comments!

Picture this: a Zoom room full of brilliant, driven #women, all gathered to discuss the burning issues facing us in #tech. The energy is palpable, the ideas are flowing, and the hashtags are flying. It's the kind of event that reminds you why you got into this industry in the first place – to make a difference, to break barriers, to prove that girls really can do anything. And then, as part of all the inspiration and innovation, Alison Derbenwick Miller and I take the stage. Alison, with her infectious passion and her parents' mantra of "Girls can do anything" ringing in her ears, and me, fueled by the legacy of my mother's trailblazing career in #technology in the wilds of USSR. We're here to talk about something that's been on everyone's minds, but no one quite knows how to tackle: the disparity between what women and men actually do at #work in the tech industry, and how the title of the role doesn't always correspond with the duties. But here's the thing – we're not just here to talk about the problem. We're here to do something about it. That's where our collaboration with Savvitas comes in. This autumn, we're launching a survey that aims to get to the heart of what women really do at work. And we're not just asking women – we want to hear from everyone in tech. Because let's face it, this isn't just a women's issue. It's an industry issue, and it's going to take all of us to solve it. Now, I know what you're thinking. "Another survey? How is that going to change anything?" But here's where it gets exciting. We're not just collecting #data for the sake of it. We're using cutting-edge WishKnish Corp. tech to ensure that every single response is entirely secure and confidential. We're talking quantum-level encryption, folks. So you can speak your truth without fear of retribution or backlash. Because until we know the extent of the problem beyond (heaps of) anecdotal evidence, how can we get the groundswell of attention we need to address it for ourselves - not to mention our daughters, younger sisters, nieces? So here's my call to action: join us. Take the survey when it launches. Encourage your colleagues, your friends, your networks to do the same. Because the more voices we have, the more powerful our message becomes. And to the potential partners and sponsors out there – we need you too. Help us make this survey a reality. Help us take this data and turn it into tangible change. This is just the beginning of something big. Something transformative. Something that could change the face of the tech industry. We hope. And it all starts with a simple question: what do women really do at work? Helene Martin Gee Samantha Katz Erin Gallagher Dr.hc.Violeta Bulc Patricia Klauer Mirai Maruo Tazeen Hasan Halyna Vasylevska Adel Elmessiry, Ph.D. Guy Culpepper, MD Paul Thanos Bernie Alen Randi Levin Randi Zuckerberg Gillian Muessig Caryn Effron Julie Effron Gautham Vadakkepatt Sarah Nicole Eunice Chapon Alicia Hatch Aryon Billings

Very much elated to share that as a team we organized Women's Day Celebration Event titled " Future She Leaders: Empowering Girls in Technology and Beyond " dedicated to celebrate and empower young women in technology on 8th and 9th of March 2024.This special day is designed to inspire, engage, and promote inclusivity among our 1st and 2nd Year CSE girl students. Students actively participated in events like, A) Poster Presentation – Express your creativity and celebrate women’s achievements in diverse fields.  Themes 1.     "Breaking Barriers: Women Pioneers in Tech" 2.     "Diversity in Innovation: Cultivating Inclusive Tech Environments" 3.     "The Future is Female: Envisioning Women-Led Tech in 2030" A video of all the posters presented in the event,

To #investinwomen and #accelerateprogress is to ensure that opportunities for women are not only equal, but accessible. By actively investing in and empowering women to forge new and rewarding career paths, is our mission and our commitment. We do this by providing: 👩💻 Free tech training and upskilling, to remove the hefty barrier to tech education. 👩💻 1:1 support throughout training and onsite placements, to ensure there is ongoing guidance as they transition into a male dominated industry. 👩💻 Dedicated mentorship sessions for women _nologists run by industry leaders to inspire them and learn their own unique value. The ongoing success of women _nologists with our hiring partners proves that there is absolutely space in tech for everyone - this International Women's Day and every day 💜! ⭐ We are a company who was founded by, and is mostly run by, women, and we encourage women in the UK and AU who feel compelled to become developers or join our team, to check out our latest training programs and job opportunities >>> https://lnkd.in/gBx9Kf89 #genderequality #inspireinclusion #diversityintech #IWD2024