Are you ready to be inspired by tech trailblazer Jenny Farver, whose remarkable journey has taken her from engineer to CEO of software consultancy 8th Light.

Jenny shares in this episode the real challenges she faced on her rise to the top in the Chicago tech start-up scene. Now she's an unstoppable force for women in tech - speaking at conferences, teaching future leaders, and guiding startups.

She shares invaluable insights for women and employers looking to relaunch tech careers after a break, drawing from her own experience after a career break.

Jenny is passionate about attracting top talent from non-traditional backgrounds. She lays out how companies can embrace new models to fill skills gaps with a focus on career changers as a route to attract diverse and under-represented talent via the 8th Light Apprenticeship program.

Hit that play button now - this is one episode you do not want to miss!

Useful resource links:

To connect with our guest Jenny Farver:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-farver-6921212/

8th Light Apprenticeship Programme: https://8thlight.com/apprenticeship

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Connect with your Host Kellie Kwarteng - Founder and CEO of Halzak: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellie-kwarteng-1061354/

Feel free to DM me if you would like to be a future guest of the show, have a topic you would like covered, or would like a free strategy call to discuss any hiring goals/challenges for your Tech Team.