The tech market is estimated to be worth more than $2 trillion, representing 10.5 percent of the national economy. Today, the industry comprises more than 585,000 companies in the U.S. with career opportunities that are just as vast and varied, including roles in engineering, content strategy, marketing, programming and social media.
These statistics paint a picture of a booming market; however, if you look closer, you’ll see the industry has a gender gap problem. While women make up 49 percent of the U.S. workforce, they comprise just 26 percent of the tech industry. At our virtual Equality Lounge at CES, we discussed how to share career opportunities with women earlier on and help them advance in the industry.
Here’s how organizations and leaders can get more women in tech:
1. Advocate for Women—at Every Rung Along the Career Ladder.
Make sure that women have a voice in any meeting. Actively encourage women on your team to have a point of view and share it. Pair entry and junior level women with more senior-level mentors.
Although women play a key role in holding the door open for other women, the onus to increase representation in tech should not, however, solely fall on the laps of women. Male allies play a key role in advocating for women too.
Continue reading: https://www.worth.com/more-women-tech/
These statistics paint a picture of a booming market; however, if you look closer, you’ll see the industry has a gender gap problem. While women make up 49 percent of the U.S. workforce, they comprise just 26 percent of the tech industry. At our virtual Equality Lounge at CES, we discussed how to share career opportunities with women earlier on and help them advance in the industry.
Here’s how organizations and leaders can get more women in tech:
1. Advocate for Women—at Every Rung Along the Career Ladder.
Make sure that women have a voice in any meeting. Actively encourage women on your team to have a point of view and share it. Pair entry and junior level women with more senior-level mentors.
Although women play a key role in holding the door open for other women, the onus to increase representation in tech should not, however, solely fall on the laps of women. Male allies play a key role in advocating for women too.
Continue reading: https://www.worth.com/more-women-tech/
