The need for women participation in Tech Advancement

Women can thrive in tech careers just as much as men can.

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1. The need for women participation in Tech Advancement Love O’tudor Frontendlabs @lamouresparus
2. 26.7% Women currently hold only 26.7% of tech-related jobs.
3. Women can thrive in tech careers just as much as men can.
4. 1. Diverse perspectives
5. 1. Diverse perspectives 2. Addressing bias
6. 1. Diverse perspectives 2. Addressing bias 3. Closing the gender gap
7. 1. Diverse perspectives 2. Addressing bias 3. Closing the gender gap 4. Innovation
8. 1. Diverse perspectives 2. Addressing bias 3. Closing the gender gap 4. Innovation 5. Boost economic growth and productivity
9. A woman's success in a tech career will depend on: - Skills - Experience - Networking Abilities
10. Pursue a degree or certification in a tech-related field
11. Seek out internships or entry-level positions 1. Linkedin 2. Glassdoor 3. Internships.com 4. Google: “paid remote internship in [your field]”
12. Participate in hackathons or coding competitions 1. IIT Roorkee Young Coders Hackathon 2. BIT Mesra Junior Hackathon 3. Microsoft Imagine Cup 4. Google: “hackathons and coding competitions for [your field]”
13. Attend tech conferences and events 1. Women Techmakers Community 2. Google Developer Groups 3. She Code Africa 4. Google: “tech communities and events around me”
14. Network and Share your Accomplishments 1. Linkedin 2. Twitter 3. Your Personal Blog 4. Wherever you want to be seen 😊
15. Thank You !😊