Women are underrepresented in the tech sector myth or reality? Three years ago, we launched a diversity series aimed at bringing the most inspirational and powerful women in the tech scene to your attention. Today, we’d like you to meet Archana Vemulapalli, Chief Technology Officer, IBM Global Technology Services and General Manager, Managed Infrastructure Services Offerings.
A research study by The National Center for Women & Information Technology showed that “gender diversity has specific benefits in technology settings,” which could explain why tech companies have started to invest in initiatives that aim to boost the number of female applicants, recruit them in a more effective way, retain them for longer, and give them the opportunity to advance. But is it enough?
Women’s Resource Center hosts Women in Tech information session
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Women make up half of the overall workforce yet hold only about a fourth of STEM-related jobs in the U.S., with less than 20 percent of computer science degrees going to women, according to Code.org. Women’s Resource Center is hosting an online webinar to encourage more women to consider the lucrative option of the technology sector at any stage in their career.
The session is part of WRC’s monthly Career Connections program that links women to quality jobs and funded training programs. The free informational webinar is from noon to 1 p.m. on Jan. 20. Panelists include the new director of the Coding Academy at State College of Florida (SCF) and women in leadership roles at the Sarasota-based firms Dealers United, an automotive digital marketing firm, and SouthTech, a leading IT solutions company. Those interested can register at mywrc.org/WomeninTech or call 941-256-9721 for more informatio
Women are underrepresented in the tech sector myth or reality? Three years ago, we launched a diversity series aimed at bringing the most inspirational and powerful women in the tech scene to your attention. Today, we’d like you to meet Dr. Denise Gosnell, Chief Data Officer, at DataStax.
A research study by The National Center for Women & Information Technology showed that “gender diversity has specific benefits in technology settings,” which could explain why tech companies have started to invest in initiatives that aim to boost the number of female applicants, recruit them in a more effective way, retain them for longer, and give them the opportunity to advance. But is it enough?
Submit your search Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering Partners With Bank of America to Advance Diversity and Inclusion in STEM
Grant and Employee Mentorship Opportunities to Support VCU College of Engineering Diversity, Skills-Building Initiatives December 10, 2020 at 11:00 AM Eastern
Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) College of Engineering Foundation has received a $100,000 grant from Bank of America as part of an ongoing partnership to facilitate data science education at the university and support the college’s efforts to create innovative technical education pathways that provide access to diverse communities. Grant funds will be paired with mentoring and classroom support from an engagement group drawn from the 1,500 Information Technology (IT) associates employed locally by the bank, as well as members of the broader tech community within Richmond.