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In this episode, we dive into Hackergal’s mission of closing the gender gap in STEM and creating a more diverse and inclusive tech industry. Here are some key takeaways: 🔑 Early Education Matters: Hackergal is addressing the gender disparity in tech by introducing coding and STEAM skills to girls as early as grades 6-9, creating safe, supportive environments for them to thrive. 🔑 Hackathons for Impact: Hackergal’s nationwide hackathons offer young girls hands-on coding experience while tackling real-world problems like sustainability and cybersecurity. 🔑 Building Confidence: The program focuses not only on teaching coding but also on fostering confidence and peer support—helping girls envision themselves as future tech leaders. 🔑 Long-Term Vision: Hackergal is contributing to the future pipeline of women in tech by providing mentorship and role models, ensuring girls see the tech industry as a place where they belong. 🌐 Learn more about Hackergal: hackergal.org 🔗 Listen Now: https://lnkd.in/gbAqSn_r #WomenInTech #GirlsInSTEM #TechDiversity #Inclusion #TenacityPodcast

Women in tech play a vital role in driving innovation and progress in the industry. Inclusivity is crucial for their success and the overall growth of the tech sector. Nigerian coding academies have been championing inclusivity by providing opportunities for women to thrive in tech. Nigerian coding academies have recognized the importance of diversity and are actively working towards creating an inclusive environment.

Slide 6 is the #TechDrive story from my outreach. This may be one young woman's story from Uganda but we all know Akellos in our African countries! Young Rural women have demonstrated an enthusiasm to learn computer and digital skills. As we advocate for more girls in STEM, let's be more intentional about the inclusion of the heterogeneous group of young rural women who need digital skills to actively, effectively, and safely participate in the digital public sphere. DW Akademie #BridgingGenderDigitalDivides #ReclaimingSpacesForRuralWomen #SDG5 #Digital4Development #Tech4Dev #AAPforRuralWomen

In a world filled with stereotypes, it's important to remember that programming knows no gender. There's a persistent myth that coding is a field exclusive to men, but it's time we lay that notion to rest. This is not just outdated; it's counterproductive. Women in tech are doing amazing things, bringing new ideas and solving tough problems. They've helped build the tech world we know today. Let's keep cheering for women in technology. After all, programming is about loving what you do, being creative, and solving problems, and that's for everyone. . . . . . #WomenInTech #Programming #Diversity

🎉 Great news! 🎉   We’re excited to announce our collaboration with SheCanCode, a community dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology. SheCanCode empowers women in tech through education, mentorship, and networking opportunities. By joining forces, we aim to equip women with the tools they need to build successful careers in tech. 💻💪   As part of this initiative, we're offering 2,500 free subscriptions to Programiz PRO to the SheCanCode community, providing the skills and resources necessary for women to thrive and break barriers in the tech industry. 🚀   Together, we're committed to fostering a more inclusive and diverse tech environment, empowering women to excel in their careers. 🌟   Are you curious about our partnership with SheCanCode? Discover Now {Link in comments}   Do you know any nonprofits that could benefit from Programiz PRO? Comment below and help us spread the word! 👇 #WomenInTech #DiversityInTech #TechForGood #Coding #Programiz #SheCanCode #WomenEmpowerment #Inclusion #STEM #ProgramizPRO

Empowerment through coding begins here at Girls Who Code – where young women become creators, innovators, and leaders of tomorrow. Our mission? To arm the next generation with not just coding skills but with the confidence to excel in a digital future.✨ Forget one-size-fits-all lessons; experience learning that adapts to YOU. From tailored coding tutorials to hands-on projects, Girls Who Code ensures every girl finds her path at her own pace. With personalised support, no one is left behind. Girls Who Code is breaking barriers in tech, while fostering diversity and inclusion to mend the gender gap. It's more than coding – it's shaping a fairer, tech-inclusive tomorrow. 🚀 Ready to embark on a tech-tacular journey? Join the movement. #TechDiversity #EmpowerHerTech #GirlsWhoCode #copywritingskillswithsuccessokani

Day 8, 9 and 10 - #codechallenge by Women Who Code Embarking on a career change or pursuing studies while managing a job can be quite challenging. Sometimes, it might even feel like you're not making progress and that everything is taking too long. Here's a reminder to myself, and perhaps to others in the same boat: contributing even 1% now towards my studies is better than 0%. Whether it's just one page read or a single line of code written today, it all adds up in the long run. Stay strong and keep going! Every small effort counts. #CareerChange #StayMotivated #learningjourney #codingcommunity #wwcode #workinprogress

Girls also love to chat (GPT) #Womenintech are rarer than they should be. Is it because most women are simply not interested in tech? Nothing could be further than the truth! I have run tech skilling programs for women-only and open-to-all cohorts and believe this: girls love tech as much as the boys, but learn it better in all-female environments. And they do even better when they see and speak with more female role models. We can reduce the #gendergapintech that much faster by creating more exclusive learning spaces and opportunities. And then… …we can let the boys in 😀 A few years back, we were running a coding workshop for kids from a local community organisation. There were 10 volunteers to help 20 primary-school students learn the basics of micro:bit coding. 10/10 volunteers: male AND 16/20 students: also male! Parents were dropping off the kids and one of the mothers approached me about how her daughter, who loved tinkering with tech toys at home, had been reluctant to attend this workshop. She had complained, “There will only be boys there!” and had to be coaxed into joining. The girl had perked up on seeing me in the crowd of male faces and the mother was grateful that I was a role model! I didn’t have the heart to tell her that… … I was program-managing and not a coder myself! BUT I played along—hoping that it would help at least one little girl to code freely. The incident got me thinking about why girls so young are shying away from expressing or pursuing their interests. We decided to intermittently spike our skilling programs with all-female cohorts to check for differences. Across programs for all age-groups. Primary school students, high schoolers, undergrads and even mid-career women. The results were always the same. 👭 Higher participation—many, many more women and girls. 🙌 Deeper engagement—more hands raised, more questions asked, more comments shared. ⚡️More energy—excited chatter about IoT applications, Python plug-ins and in recent times, AI and Gen AI use cases. We also realised that the learning outcomes and engagement further improved with more visible participation from female role models—volunteers, women leaders, speakers. Which is why we decided to do three things on a more regular basis. 1) Run more all-female cohorts 2) Showcase (normalise?) women’s passion for tech 3) Create communities of practice where learners could meet and engage with more women in tech. …in short, more women chatting and building each other up! Do you have insights or other ideas on how to improve the gender gap in tech? Share in comments. Picture: Championing women in tech with Nuramima Ram, Social Impact Lead for #Cognizant Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, as we kick off the Singapore Gen AI Community of Practice for women 2024. #MagicMondays #CognizantSynapse

Level up your skills and connect with inspiring women in tech! 👩💻 Our Ladies Only Coding Boot Camp is happening on September 14, 2024. Limited spots available, Registration opens soon! #converspace #codingbootcamp #womenintech #momscancode #webdesign #webdevelopment

Excited to announce that I am joining the Code; Without Barriers Mentorship Program as a mentor. Technology continues to have a growing impact on every person and organization. Yet gender and minority gaps continue to exist in the tech industry, limiting the potential for more inclusive innovations. I am looking forward to sharing my knowledge and experiences with the next generation of female tech talent and helping them achieve their goals. Learn more about the initiative at https://lnkd.in/dhC_qR7V #mentorship #codewithoutbarriers #diversityandinclusion "