(WOC Seminar 1407) The IT Industry Needs Women to Survive

Learning Objective: Discuss methods for increasing the number of women in the financial technology field

As the information technology industry continues to grow, the need for female employees in the industry is expanding. As more companies migrate to cloud-based systems, the need for well-versed cloud technologists is in high demand. Companies are more in need of employees who can manage network systems, cybersecurity, and programming while effectively managing the interpersonal relationships of the workforce. This includes a basis in strong people skills, problem-solving abilities, and good communication skills. Industry experts suggest that women offer a new perspective on design problems and find different ways to approach problems.

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

a. Discuss how IT has become an industry of growth.

b. Identify the technical and soft skills that women contribute to IT.

c. Examine methods for increasing the number of women in the IT fields.

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