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Tech skills are in high demand, and apprenticeships are becoming a powerful pathway for women to break into STEM fields. With only a small percentage of women in technology roles globally, apprenticeships offer a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, earn while learning, and avoid the financial burden of traditional education. As the tech industry continues to grow, it's essential to increase the representation of women and create pathways for diverse talent to succeed. Apprenticeships are proving to be a key solution in addressing this gender gap. Discover how apprenticeships are opening doors for women in tech: https://hubs.la/Q02XYFhR0 #NAW2024 #WomenInTech

Celebrating International Women's Day with MetaGedu Apprenticeships! 🎉 This International Women's Day, MetaGedu is proud to announce our commitment to empowering women in tech through our digital apprenticeship programmes. At MetaGedu, we believe in fostering diversity and inclusion in the ever-evolving tech landscape. Our apprenticeship programmes are designed to provide experience, mentorship, and invaluable skills to talented women aspiring to make their mark in the world of technology. Why MetaGedu Apprenticeships? ▪ Real-world Experience: Gain practical knowledge and skills through immersive projects. ▪ Mentorship: Connect with industry experts for guidance and support. ▪ Inclusive Community: Join a vibrant community of like-minded women in tech. ▪ Career Opportunities: Unlock doors to exciting career prospects.   Join MetaGedu in Celebrating Women's Achievements: This International Women's Day, let's celebrate the achievements of women in tech and continue to build a more inclusive and diverse future. MetaGedu is committed to empowering women, and we invite you to be a part of this transformative journey.   Tag and Share: Know an aspiring woman in tech? Tag her in the comments and share this post to spread the word! Together, let's inspire and empower the next generation of female tech leaders. #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInTech #TechApprenticeship #DiversityInTech #WomenInSTEM #STEM #innovation 

Thank you to Discovery Partners Institute for boosting opportunities for women & nonbinary participants in apprenticeship programs. Discovery Partners Institute empowers people to jumpstart their tech careers or companies all across the Chicago area. Through their Pritzker Tech Talent Lab, DPI is becoming a hive of technology activity, a place where companies, researchers and students can access technologists within every field, advanced equipment and funding to turn their ideas into products and businesses. #genderequalityintech #womenintech #genderequality #inclusivetech #inclusivity #womeninstem #equityintech #genderequity #GETcommunity #blackintech #racialequity #indigenoustech #latinasintech #blackwomenintech #latinosintech #getcities #getcitieshubs

Celebrating Ada Lovelace Day: Empowering Women in Tech In honour of Ada Lovelace Day, we are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable women learners shaping the future of technology at Ada, the National College for Digital Skills. This year, we’ve reached a significant milestone in our journey towards a more inclusive tech industry, with 46% of our latest apprenticeship cohort identifying as women or gender non-conforming. This is unprecedented in comparison to the national average in the UK Tech Industry which sits at 29% (Diversity in Tech Report, 2024). Our progress reflects our unwavering commitment to building a more inclusive and innovative tech workforce. At Ada, we empower the next generation of digital leaders, giving young women and gender non-conforming learners the opportunity to thrive in the world of technology. Today, we celebrate Ada Lovelace’s legacy that continues to inspire every young person who joins us in challenging the status quo by becoming an Ada apprentice. Want to drive diversity and innovation in your company? Contact our Partnerships team at apprenticeships@ada.ac.uk to discover how we can help you connect with the next generation of talented, diverse learners ready to make an impact in tech. #techtalent #womenintech #diversedigitaltalent #techapprenticeships #alwaysAda

🌟 Empowering the Next Generation: Girls into Apprenticeships 🌟 I'm just getting started on a new project in collaboration with WISE, dedicated to creating supportive and informative resources for employers to better engage with girls and young women to encourage them to embark on #apprenticeships in #STEM! The toolkit aims to break down the barriers that so often discourage girls and young women from exploring STEM fields, ensuring they have the support and encouragement they need every step of the way. But why does this matter?! - Representation: We need better visibility of female role models and to create environments where girls can see themselves in STEM roles. - Diversity drives innovation: Different perspectives lead to better solutions and creativity - a win for industry if you ask me. - Closing the gender gap: Equal representation across all industries is essential. - Progression: It's vital to ensure clear pathways for career development and progression, allowing girls and young women to see a long-term future in #STEM. - Engagement with the next generation: Building relationships with schools and communities to inspire the next generation is absolutely key. We have to get the message out there that apprenticeships are beneficial and accessible for all! 👉I'd love to hear your thoughts and views! What initiatives have you implemented to support #femaleapprentices in STEM? How have you adapted your recruitment processes or job advertisements to be more inclusive? What successful practices can others learn from? 🌍💡 #WomenInSTEM #STEMEducation #Inclusion #FutureOfWork #STEMCareers #GenderEquality #GirlsinApprenticeships

Manchester Digital launches the Digital Her Apprenticeship to increase female representation in tech👩 This groundbreaking initiative aims to increase the number of women in technical roles within the industry while providing a supportive environment for their growth and success. Check it out here! #mdnews #digitalher #womenintech #software development

Please don't preach on LinkedIn if you aren't actually going to DO anything 🙄... Recently, I’ve noticed many posts highlighting gender inequality, neurodiversity, and other DEI issues in tech. While raising awareness is crucial, it's even more important to take steps to make a difference. Here are some simple actions we can all take to improve DEI in our community: Welcome Everyone 🌟: Ask your peers how to make your workplace more inclusive and welcoming. Hire Diversely 👥: Encourage referrals from your team, work with recruitment to widen the talent pool, and create opportunities for apprenticeships and internships from non-tech backgrounds. Mentor and Support 🤝: Launch a mentorship program at your company or find online mentorship opportunities. Track Progress 📊: Set DEI goals and share your progress with the wider company to gain more engagement and share a common goal. Let’s turn our words into actions! #DEI #Diversity #DiversityEquityInclusion

International Women’s Day: Empowering Women in Tech Despite advancements, women remain underrepresented in the tech industry. Here's why encouraging women into tech is crucial and how apprenticeships can serve as a catalyst for their success: Closing the Gender Gap: Only 26% of computing jobs are held by women, according to the National Center for Women & Information Technology, and in 2022/23 only 23% of students enrolled to computer science programs were female. Unlocking Innovation: Research shows that companies with more women in leadership positions achieve higher financial returns. Embracing gender diversity fuels creativity and problem-solving and drives tech innovation. Building Skills and Confidence: Apprenticeships provide women with practical experience and professional development opportunities. Apprenticeship programs empower women to build essential skills and gain confidence in their abilities. Feel free to reach out for more information around the various initiatives QA has to support Women In Tech, including our Female Leadership Digital Technology Specialist master’s degree, aimed at developing the next generation of female leaders in tech! #apprenticeships #womenintech #internationalwomensday2024

#share #repost Are You New to SGSF? Do YOU Want to experience our SHINE? If Already Connevted, Do YOU Know What's New at SGSF? Let's Answer Those Questions By Joining Us with your family and colleagues on Thursday, Nov 7, 2024. Come SHINE With Us, 2024 Soirée! With more than 3.5 miliion jobs in STEM needed by 2025, it so important that we ban together to develop and support future workforce talent in STEM. And furthermore, this is a KPI we can all agree on! Industries are changing whereas, technology is advancing! Therefore, SGSF has positioned herself as a workforce development strategic partner to advance underserved women & girls in STEM mentorships, scholarships, internships and entrepreneurialship/business ownership. Get Plugged In! It's FREE and Open to the Public. Location: Ion Houston. Click the link to RSVP and invite a friend! https://lnkd.in/gRhnbfdU #Soiree24 #IMPACT #workforcedevelopment #advancingtechnology #strategicpartners #economicmobility

The underrepresentation of women in digital & IT has turned attention to how employers and educators can make it easier to access tech-focused roles. 👏 And according to Deputy Head of Apprenticeships and Projects in Digital & IT, Cheryl Macfarlane, an avenue that often isn't championed enough is the digital workshop. In a piece for Leeds Digital, Cheryl outlines the benefits these workshops provide, including the opportunity for extra knowledge-gathering - and how this can sometimes be the deciding factor in whether a woman applies for a vacancy or not. "The data shows that, despite possessing transferable skills, women are less likely to apply for roles when they don’t meet 100% of the criteria, compared to men who apply when they meet 60%. "Workshops, therefore, provide educators and recruiters with a way to put women’s minds at ease by drawing attention to what else they are bringing to the table." Read this insightful piece here: https://bit.ly/3TQs3CV