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GIRLS IN TECH

CAREER DISCOVERY DAY

TUESDAY 2ND JULY 2024
9:30am - 3pm
at Technology Management

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The time for talking is over, to solve the shortage of women in tech, we need to take urgent action!

This is where our Girls in Tech Discovery Day comes in! This annual event held at our office in Wolverhampton gives Year 12s, Sixth Formers and those at an equivalent level of study, the chance to experience the tech industry and to see how their skills could make for a successful career in the field! We’re challenging the misconception that tech roles require specialist knowledge and demonstrates how business and customer service skills are increasingly valued.  

The event is aimed at students looking at both career options post degree and those considering apprenticeships. 

What does our ‘Girls in Tech Career Discovery Day’ aim to do?

The premise of our Girls in Tech Career Discovery Day is to educate girls about the many job opportunities available to them in tech, including those requiring technical knowledge and those that don’t! 

A study by NatWest found that 88% of girls achieved A* - C in STEM subjects (4% higher than boys), yet only 35% of STEM students in higher education are female. It’s therefore no surprise that it’s predicted that by next year, there will only be 1 qualified woman for every 115 new roles created in tech. 

 

So, the need to take initiative on increasing diversity in tech has never been more pressing! 

 

When it boils down to it, a lack of confidence and education regarding accessibility makes careers in tech feel closed off and it’s important to show girls that as the industry evolves, their skills are needed more than ever. Interested to know exactly how our Girls in Tech Career Discovery Days aims to rectify this? You know what to do, keep reading below!  

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Agenda

The day will run from 9:30am – 3pm, but you and your students are welcome to arrive anytime from 9am.

Time

9.30am

Welcome

An introduction from our Customer Services Director Liz

Customer Project Workshop

Discover how we work with our customers and work on tasks based on real-life projects with our consultants.

Office Tours

Explore the converted church we call our home and chat with our friendly team!

Problem Solving with our Support Team

Explore the skills needed to succeed in such an important role and put those skills to the test.

Networking Opportunities

Speak to our staff and find out more about their routes into tech! 

Project Management

See what it takes to run a project and work in groups to successfully run a project.

Time for Questions

After a short end-of-day talk from Liz, we will leave time for any questions to be asked.

Time
3.00pm
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