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Manage episode 389652471 series 3420924
We all know that there is a gender gap in the tech industry. One of the key solutions in closing this gap, is to encourage more girls and young women in to tech and STEM careers.
Joining us to explore this and more, is the remarkable Emily Hall-Strutt, Director of Next Tech Girls.
Next Tech Girls works with secondary schools around the UK to inspire girls to pursue studies and careers in tech, through online events and work experience placements. They’ve seen firsthand the barriers girls face and the misconceptions that lead to them choosing not to enter the tech industry.
Emily is here to inspire you to volunteer to support their work and share their stories with girls and young women.
SheCanCode is a collaborative community of women in tech working together to tackle the tech gender gap.
Join our community to find a supportive network, opportunities, guidance and jobs, so you can excel in your tech career.
Chapters
1. Closing the Gender Gap in Tech (00:00:00)
2. Tech Girls (00:07:09)
3. Promoting Diversity in Tech (00:11:31)
4. Inspiring Young People for Tech Careers (00:20:00)
5. Inspiring Girls in Tech (00:24:30)
6. Girls in Tech Community Creation (00:30:34)
136 episodes
Manage episode 389652471 series 3420924
We all know that there is a gender gap in the tech industry. One of the key solutions in closing this gap, is to encourage more girls and young women in to tech and STEM careers.
Joining us to explore this and more, is the remarkable Emily Hall-Strutt, Director of Next Tech Girls.
Next Tech Girls works with secondary schools around the UK to inspire girls to pursue studies and careers in tech, through online events and work experience placements. They’ve seen firsthand the barriers girls face and the misconceptions that lead to them choosing not to enter the tech industry.
Emily is here to inspire you to volunteer to support their work and share their stories with girls and young women.
SheCanCode is a collaborative community of women in tech working together to tackle the tech gender gap.
Join our community to find a supportive network, opportunities, guidance and jobs, so you can excel in your tech career.
Chapters
1. Closing the Gender Gap in Tech (00:00:00)
2. Tech Girls (00:07:09)
3. Promoting Diversity in Tech (00:11:31)
4. Inspiring Young People for Tech Careers (00:20:00)
5. Inspiring Girls in Tech (00:24:30)
6. Girls in Tech Community Creation (00:30:34)
136 episodes
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