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Data from the 2024 Tech Talent Charter's Diversity in Tech report shows that only 9% of tech employees are reported to be from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. With the tech sector rapidly on the rise in the UK, the divide between those who are hired is still an issue! However, it is our mission to change that. Whilst collaborating with the biggest employers in the digital world. And helping underrepresented young people launch careers in digital. With 80% of our candidates in digital roles. Our goal is to get that number HIGHER! #WYKDIGITAL #digitalmarketingcourse #digitalskills #BreakingDigitalBarriers

We really need to improve the pipeline of young talent, especially those with disadvantaged backgrounds going into tech! 👊🏼 I'm really excited about this episode, there's so much epic stuff included and lots of small wins that local companies could do to support the next gen in tech! I sat down with Henry Jones from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to discuss loads around social mobility, the South West peninsular, diversity in tech and some ideas on how to close the ever growing digital skills gap in the UK! "Work experience is one of the big things I’m looking at, specifically year 10 work experience. My report lays out eight things that we really need to do to improve the pipeline of young talent, especially those with disadvantaged backgrounds going into tech, and number one is more year 10 work experience programs within tech!‘’ Dropping on Wednesday 5th June. 🎙 Tech4Good South West 💚 #techforgood #impact #socialmobility #southwest

A World-First Study of the Tech Workforce in Australia Who should Participate? This study is for everyone who forms the backbone of the Australian tech workforce. Companies can confidentially submit their expressions of interest. We invite organisations to share this study with their tech workforce. Survey participants can be workers from a non-tech background, such as marketing and sales. They can be interns, contractors, managers, executives, part of the C-Level suite. Their experiences and perspectives are invaluable to painting a comprehensive picture of diversity in our technology workforce. https://lnkd.in/gKifqvha

Support young people from less advantaged backgrounds get into tech by joining The Sutton Trust's Tech Task Force on Social Mobility. We are kicking things off with a meeting on 4th April where Sutton Trust will cover: ✔️ What their programme is, its aims, and why it is a solution to social mobility and tech talent shortages. ✔️How the Sutton Trust has helped employers drive diversity using a similar model in other industries, and how this will work in a tech industry setting. ✔️ Why tech employers and industry is so important in driving social mobility change. You can register to reserve your place here: https://hubs.la/Q02p3CN20 #SocialMobility #DiversityAndInclusion

When it comes to the perception that you need a degree to work in tech, the truth is that there are many other ways in besides traditional higher education. As we work to address the tech skills gap, highlighting how people can enter the sector through alternative routes is crucial.   Our new report in our #DrivingDigitalDiversity series found that traditional degrees were only one of many routes that those currently working in tech, illustrating that there are numerous pathways available to be utilised. Download your copy of the report to find out more about #AlternativeRoutesIntoTech and what the industry can do to attract greater volumes of diverse talent. #DEI #DiversityInTech

Misconceptions about necessary qualifications and the influence of education on career choices are significant factors deterring talent from entering the tech sector. Despite these barriers, there is a strong interest in tech careers. For those currently outside the sector, the top ranked motivating factors for switching to a career in tech were the higher than average earning potential, flexible or hybrid working opportunities and being offered additional financial support to pursue IT and technology training. Our new report in the #DrivingDigitalDiversity’ series looks at alternative routes into tech and what the industry can do to attract greater volumes of diverse talent. Download your copy now ➡ https://lnkd.in/eEZtce8h #Diversity #DEI #DiversityandInclusion #TechDiversity

In today's rapidly evolving tech landscape, attracting top talent requires more than just competitive salaries and perks. It's about investing in the next generation of innovators. Offering work experience opportunities is a powerful way to do just that. 🌍 Driving Diversity and Inclusion: Did you know that only 29% of UK tech employees are women or non-binary? Work experience opens doors to underrepresented groups in tech, fostering a more inclusive workforce. 🤝 Building Relationships: By supporting young people you're building long-term relationships with potential future employees who already understand your company culture and values. 👩💻 Real-World Skills: Work experience allows emerging talent to apply their academic knowledge in real-world scenarios, bridging the gap between theory and practice. 💡 Staying Ahead of the Curve: The fresh perspectives and new ideas brought can be invaluable. They challenge the status quo, helping your company stay innovative and ahead of the curve in a competitive market. I’m looking for employers who want to commit to supporting the future of tech by providing meaningful work experience opportunities. Want to get involved? Get in touch for a virtual cuppa and chat! #TechTalent #WorkExperience #FutureOfWork #DiversityInTech #Innovation #TechCareers

📣 Calling All Employers: Help Shape the Future of Tech Talent! 📣 Speakers for Schools are a leading work experience and social mobility charity focusing on bringing opportunities to disadvantaged students. Are you ready to help us to support the next generation of tech innovators? Join us in offering tech-themed work experience and insight sessions. 🌱 💡WFH? No office? No problem! These sessions can be run virtually too! Did you know that currently, only 9% of tech employees come from lower socioeconomic backgrounds and 29% are female or non-binary? 😬 🤯 These are one of many reasons why we are delighted to be partnered with The HG Foundation to offer over 10,000 opportunities for young people this academic year – but we need your help! Here's just a taster of why you should get involved: 🚀 Inspire and Develop Future Talent You have the power to ignite passion and develop essential skills in the next generation. Through real-world experience, participants gain insight, confidence, and hands-on skills that classrooms alone can’t provide. 👥 Diverse Ideas and Fresh Perspectives Tech is ever-evolving. By bringing in young, enthusiastic minds, you get access to unique perspectives and ideas that can help your business stay agile and relevant in a rapidly changing landscape. 💡 Boost Your Employer Brand Companies that prioritise development can attract top talent. Showing that you're committed to future growth and inclusivity can enhance your reputation as an employer of choice. Here’s your chance to participate in a programme that’s already funded so there’s no cost to you but it will make a real impact. Just pop me a message and we can chat things through 😊 #TechCareers #FutureWorkforce #WorkExperience #InclusionInTech #Innovation Mike Rigby Lorna P. techUK BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT Next Tech Girls Emma Thornton Local Government Social Value and Sustainability Sector Lead, AIEMA Sue Owen-Bailey MCIM CMktr Ian Cooper Melody Clarke

Speaking at the recent Diversity in Tech Roadshow, our co-CEO Karen Blake made it clear that UK organisations need to do more when it comes to ensuring underrepresented groups are accessing upskilling and reskilling programmes. As our latest Diversity in Tech report found: 😡 Only 14% of senior tech role holders are ethnic minorities 😡 Only 20% of software engineers are women or non-binary 😡 Only 9% of tech employees are from lower socio-economic backgrounds As advances in technology are changing the demand for skills at an accelerated pace, UK organisations have an opportunity to attract and retain diverse talent, otherwise they run the risk of being left behind. Read our latest Diversity in Tech report for advice and best practices on growing a highly skilled and diverse workforce. https://hubs.la/Q02qXCMY0 #TechDiversityMatters #DiversityAndInclusion Powered by BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

The latest Diversity in Tech report from the Tech Talent Charter is worth a read providing some eye opening (although not all surprising) insights, including: 👉we found that 1 in 3 women in tech are already planning to leave their job. 👉Only 9% of tech employees are reported to be from lower socio-economic backgrounds compared to 29% in finance and 23% in law 👉Ethnic diversity in senior tech roles drops from one in four, to fewer than one in six in the senior roles. This is in spite of ethnic minority IT workers being more likely to hold higher education qualifications than their White counterparts (87% versus 67%). 👉Just 6% of tech employees are disabled despite making up 23% of the UK workforce 👉Employers report that 3% of their tech employees are neurodivergent. When asked directly 53% of tech workers identify as neurodivergent Judith Jackson-Merrick Richard James Michael Woodhead Mark M. Hozefa Jamali Naureen Khan Emmanuel Ihenacho https://lnkd.in/gSmHRECf