Technology: An in-demand, growing sector
Women in technology:
How companies can help close the gender gap
As hybrid work models become the standard, the need for new technologies and the skills required to support a digital workspace continues to rise.
While this presents a significant opportunity within the technology industry, the persistent gender inequality that exists still needs
to be addressed.
In recent years, technology has been one of the most prominent fields of opportunity. So while more than 100,000 IT jobs were lost during the pandemic in spring 2020, two-thirds of those jobs have already come back , and more technology companies are expected to hire.
The technology industry is projected to exceed $5.3 trillion in 2022 with these being the most in-demand jobs :
Database Administrator and Architect
Information Security Analyst
Software Developer
Network and Computer Systems Administrator
Computer Programmer
Web Developer
Computer and Information Systems Manager
Systems Analyst
Help Desk Professional
Network/Cloud Architect
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As leaders look to fill these positions internally and externally, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) needs are front and center in their strategy.
The opportunity:
The gender gap won't fix itself
The world has made significant strides when it comes to gender diversity at work. However, when compared to other industries, tech has been lagging behind.
Of the computing workforce is made up of women, and women of color only hold 4% of these jobs
26%
Of women hold senior leadership positions at
tech companies
The Solution:
Empowering women in the technology industry through education
Workforce education is one powerful way that organizations can address the gap by enabling women to advance from little-to-no experience to experts in the areas of technology, data and analytics.
Companies can do more by developing custom career education paths that equip women with the skills and credentials needed to take on in-demand technology roles.
Flexibility is a must-have for employees — especially women.
86% of working moms said they would leave a job that better supports their work and life.
Fortunately, the tremendous growth in online education bodes well for women as these opportunities inherently offer more flexibility that support work, learning and life balance.
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Example:
Technology career education path
With this approach, you’re able to meet every employee exactly where they are in their learning journey and offer stackable learning options that build directly into degree programs or other useful credentials. This ensures that every woman — regardless of education background — has the resources to grow their skills and advance their career.
Flexibility is a must-have for employees — especially women.
86% of working moms said they would leave a job that better supports their work and life.
Fortunately, the tremendous growth in online education bodes well for women as these opportunities inherently offer more flexibility that support work, learning and life balance.
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How has the pandemic exacerbated this gap?
Nearly twice as likely as men to have lost their jobs or been furloughed
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of women reported feeling burned out at work , compared to only 36% of men
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As the technology industry continues to grow, company leaders have the opportunity to break the cycle and empower women to achieve professional and financial equity.
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stackable learning options
With this approach, you’re able to meet every employee exactly where they are in their learning journey and offer stackable learning options that build directly into degree programs or other useful credentials. This ensures that every woman — regardless of education background — has the resources to grow their skills and advance their career.
See what a career education path looks like for your workforce
Walk in their shoes
Software Developer
Skill requirements
Illustrative learning pathway
Baseline skills
Industry application development best practices
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Project, resource, and budget management
Analytical decision-making
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Team management
Organizational Leadership
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Leading digital transformation
Upskilling
Leadership
Foundational skills attainment
Data Analytics for Decision Making
Agile Project Management Certificate
ITIL 4 Foundation
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Technical Communications (BS)
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Leadership and Communication Skills
Business Strategy in Changing Environments
Product Management for Engineers
Leading Digital Transformation
Global Technology and Development (MS)
Organizational Leadership (MS)
Experienced skills attainment
Advanced skills attainment
Technical Mastery | Operational Excellence | Product Knowledge
Course
Degree
Certificate
Stackable
Upskilling
Analytical decision-making
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Team management
Leadership
Organizational Leadership
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Leading digital transformation
Experienced skills attainment
Advanced skills attainment