Top 7 programs and opportunities for women in tech
Trainings programs ,Internship, Ambassador programs...
Despite equal access, the percentage of women pursuing STEM subjects in higher education is on the decline, and women achieve just 18% of new computer science degrees.
As of 2022, women hold 26.7% of technology jobs.
Companies that implement voluntary gender equality training for recruitment practices, hire fewer women than companies that implement mandatory training.
Here are a few programs and opportunities that support women who are in tech:
1. WomenInTech organization
Women in Tech is the world’s leading organization for Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in STEAM.
Women in Tech® has a double mission: to close the gender gap and to help women embrace technology. The organization focuses on 4 primary areas that are a call for action: Education, Business, Social Inclusion, and Advocacy. The aim is to educate, equip and empower women and girls with the necessary skills and confidence to succeed in STEM career fields. The goal is to Empower 5 million Women and Girls by 2030.
You can get mentorship or become a mentor, become a brand ambassador or a member of the organization.
2. We Women Engineers
An online program for first-year women engineering students
Women Engineers (WE), a 24-month immersive and LIVE online learning experiential program offered by TalentSprint and supported by Google, selects, trains, and nurtures deserving first-year women engineering students to become world-class software engineers. A 100% scholarship that covers the complete program fee along with a rewarding cash scholarship is offered to the selected participants.
You can apply for this if :
you are a woman student currently in the first year of B. Tech. / B. E.
Specializing in IT / CSE / ECE / EEE / Maths / Applied Maths or equivalent.
Scored over 70% in both X and XII
3. Women Techmakers
https://developers.google.com/womentechmakers
Google’s Women Techmakers program provides visibility, community, and resources for women in technology. You can become a member or ambassador of the program and benefit from it.
There are various initiatives taken by this program like black women in tech, hackathons etc.
4. Rails Girls Summer of Code
https://railsgirlssummerofcode.org/
Rails Girls Summer of Code is a global fellowship program for women and non-binary coders. Students receive a three-month scholarship to work on existing Open Source projects and expand their skill set.
It welcomes all women and non-binary applicants who want to gain a footing in the world of coding and further expand their knowledge and skills. The focus is on advanced beginners who want to enter programming full-time.
As a fellowship program, successful applicants are paid a monthly stipend, from July to September. This breaks down all-too-common financial barriers, allowing students to work on a worthwhile Open Source project.
5. Codess
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/codess
Codess is a community for female coders initiated by Microsoft. Codess was established to explore ways to promote gender diversity in the engineering field.
Codess aims to inspire female coders and help them achieve their professional goals. Through networking events, mentoring and sharing advice and experiences, we hope to offer a forum to women unlike any other.
You can find Full-time opportunities, Internships, and various programs to support you in reaching your career goals.
6. Amazon Wow
https://amazonwowindia.splashthat.com/
Amazon WoW is a networking platform for all women engineering students in India that connects them to Amazon leaders, recruiters, and the broader Amazon community.
The platform provides an opportunity to participate in skill-building sessions, utilize available resources, converse with alumni on their career experiences, and be acquainted with the culture at Amazon.
If you are a woman student who is pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering then you are at the right place.
Amazon WoW will host sessions on tech and leadership development throughout the year.
Any women student who is currently pursuing a four-year B.Tech/BE or two-year MCA, M.Tech/ME program or five-year Dual Degree can participate.
7.Codess cafe:
Codess.Cafe was started with a vision to empower women in tech to grab the opportunities they deserve. With dedicated, quality guidance and mentorship, we wish to improve the representation of women in high impact organizations for a better and more inclusive future.
Conclusion
I hope this article helps you to know about the opportunities and programs that are made specifically for women to help them in their tech careers grow and connect with other women who are in tech across the globe.
Apply for the programs and there are high chances of your selection as many people don't know that these programs are available. It will surely help you to get mentorship and guidance, grow in tech, and will aid in your career.
Thanks for reading!!