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Luan Hughes, Telent's very own CIO, shares valuable insight in her latest article for SheCanCode on addressing the gender gap in technology. She discusses the importance of embracing alternative pathways into the industry, broadening entry points, and redefining traditional routes to build a more inclusive, diverse, and innovative tech landscape. This perspective challenges the status quo and highlights the need to create opportunities for more women to thrive in tech. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ezpGWBq8 #WomenInTech #SheCanCode #Telent #DiversityInTech #BreakingBarriers

Are you curious about the challenges women encounter in the tech industry?⁠ ⁠ If we want to tackle gender bias, it's crucial to understand how society creates our ideas about gender. By recognizing and challenging societal expectations placed on individuals based on gender, we can create more inclusive environments where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and succeed professionally.⁠ ⁠ Our latest blog post, inspired by Janine Paschke's workshop at the Berlin meetup, dives deep into the realities faced by women in tech and the crucial initiatives underway to foster inclusivity. Discover why representation matters and explore actionable steps towards a more equitable future in tech.⁠ ⁠ #WomenInTech #DiversityAndInclusion #TechIndustryEquality 

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How Women in Tech are Inspiring Young Generation https://shorturl.at/bU4ot Women in technology are motivating the next generation and shattering stereotypes. Find out how these trailblazers are influencing the direction of technology, from teaching and mentoring to ground-breaking inventions. #WomenInTech #TechInspiration #STEM #GirlsWhoCode #TechMentors #TWA #TheWomenAchiever

🌟 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆. From pioneering software engineering to leading groundbreaking projects, the contributions of women in our industry are nothing short of inspiring. Yet, despite these achievements, gender diversity in tech remains a challenge. How can we ensure that more women not only enter the field but also thrive within it? 💡 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. Recognizing the successes of women in tech is crucial, but it’s equally important to support initiatives that foster an inclusive environment. Mentorship programs, scholarships, and inclusive hiring practices are essential steps toward building a tech industry where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. It’s about creating a culture that values diverse perspectives and empowers women to take on leadership roles. 🚀 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗺. When we champion the achievements of women and actively work to remove barriers, we not only create a more equitable industry but also drive innovation. Diverse teams bring fresh ideas and unique solutions, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in technology. 🔗 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵? Let’s discuss how we can continue to support and celebrate the incredible women in our industry. Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇 #WomenInTech #ehadjistratis #GenderDiversity #TechLeadership #InclusionMatters

💻 Breaking the Gender Gap in Tech: How We Can Provide Equal Opportunities for Women 🌟 While the tech industry is evolving rapidly, women still face significant challenges in securing equal opportunities and advancing in their careers. With women making up just 25% of the tech workforce and only 11% holding executive roles, it's clear there's a long way to go toward achieving true gender equality. But change is possible! Companies can take actionable steps to close the gender gap by implementing diversity and inclusion policies, offering mentorship programs, and creating clear career paths for women. At Women in Tech Stamford, we’re dedicated to supporting women in tech through mentorship, networking, and professional development. Let’s break down these barriers and build a more inclusive, diverse, and innovative tech community together. 🚀 Join us to be part of the movement for change and make an impact in the tech world! https://lnkd.in/djYkPcyj #WomenInTech #GenderEquality #DiversityInTech #CareerDevelopment #TechLeadership #BenchmarkIT #InclusiveCulture #BreakingBarriers

"Absolutely agree—closing the gender gap in tech starts with strong mentorship! At #STEAMDivas, we see firsthand the transformative impact that mentorship can have on young women pursuing STEM careers. It’s not just about providing guidance; it's about creating a culture of inclusivity where diverse voices are valued and heard. Mentorship is a powerful tool, but it's only one piece of the puzzle. Companies must also be held accountable to actively support diversity and inclusion through actionable strategies, not just metrics. This includes creating environments where women can thrive, feel supported, and are encouraged to lead. One of our long-term goals is the STEAMDivas pledge, an initiative designed to encourage corporations and organizations to commit to tangible actions that promote gender equality and support for women in STEM. Through the STEAMDivas pledge, we aim to influence the tech industry to prioritize these values. We are hoping to see a significant number of corporations and organizations commit to the STEAMDivas pledge over the next three years. Learn more about how your organization can get involved and make a difference!"

🌟 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵: 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿!🌟   We are celebrating the incredible response from our community and the overwhelming number of applications for 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! We are beyond grateful for YOU, our community. To mark this success, we are sharing some inspiring facts that show our vision of a more inclusive future is not just a trend but a lasting movement. Women in tech are aspiring and making remarkable strides! 🚀   𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 📚 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: An encouraging 74% of girls express a desire to pursue careers in STEM fields. This strong interest among young women in entering tech sets the tone for future diversity in the industry. 🌟 #WomenInSTEM   💻 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗜 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀: Women are becoming more involved in AI-related roles, representing 30% of the workforce in data engineering, science, and analytics roles in 2023. This significant presence is crucial for driving AI development and implementation. 🤖 #WomenInAI   👩💼𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Recent data from McKinsey shows that women now hold 25% of senior leadership roles in the tech industry. This notable increase reflects ongoing efforts to break the glass ceiling and promote gender equality in higher management positions. 💪 #WomenInLeadership   Together, we continue to break barriers and drive change in the tech industry. Thank you to all the incredible women who applied and to our supportive community. To those who couldn't secure a spot this time, we appreciate your enthusiasm and dedication. We encourage you to join us at our other events, for example 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰.   Let's keep pushing for a more inclusive and diverse tech future! 🌍✨   🔗 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 👉https://lnkd.in/eZZ_qiM6   #HerHackathon2024 #WomenInTech #DiversityInTech #STEM #Innovation #GenderEquality #TechCommunity

Microaggressions can be tolerated but they often mask prejudice and bias, especially in areas where women rarely make it to the C-suite. Kristin Naragon is committed to creating equality and opportunity in tech. "The term 'women in tech' is a loaded one, full of perceived struggle for acceptance and breaking through an outmoded hierarchy. Sometimes preconceived notions are true; however, finding a seat at the leadership table in the tech world is a battle for many women who seek it, but it’s something worth fighting for," writes Naragon in this article on Bizjournals.Com LLC. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gtehcn7X #womenintech #diversity #bizjournal

Bridging the gender gap in tech requires concerted efforts in education and opportunity creation. Hear from our veteran HR Leader Sangeeta at Ascendion who speak and shares her opinion on- Bridging The Gender Gap In Tech Through Education & Opportunity By prioritizing early exposure to technology for girls, we can cultivate their interest in STEM fields. Offering equal access to education and resources can empower women to pursue careers in tech. Providing mentorship programs and flexible work arrangements can help retain women in the tech workforce. Creating opportunities for returning talent and challenging projects can accelerate the careers of women in tech. #GenderGapInTech #STEMEducation #WomenInTech #EqualOpportunity #MentorshipMatters #FlexibleWorkArrangements #ReturningTalent #CareerAcceleration