WeAreTechWomen
WeAreTechWomen was founded in 2015 to help women working in technology to maximise their potential. The organisation currently has a membership of 15,000 diverse female members working across a multitude of industries and tech disciplines.
Over the past four years, WeAreTechWomen has helped thousands of women in tech enhance their careers through events, conferences and awards. The organisation has also worked with over 40 multi-sector corporate organisations helping them to attract, retain and develop their female tech talent. WeAreTechWomen has also provided over 3,000 women with the opportunities to up-skill through events and conferences, as well as highlighting the achievements of 150 future tech leaders through its TechWomen100 awards.
PURPOSE
- To contribute to an increase in women working in technology industry (currently 15%)
- To support our clients, helping them to attract, retain and develop their female tech talent
- To raise the profile of women working in the industry through our awards
- To upskill women working in tech through our events and conferences
- To provide access to resources that will enhance the careers of women working in tech (eg job opportunities/networks/learning/volunteering)
- To support initiatives that encourage young girls to pursue STEM careers
- To support those women who wish to return to the tech industry
- To encourage our members to give back and act as role models for the industry
- To collaborate with other women in tech organisations and programmes, sharing their initiatives through our website and across our social media channels
- To support women in tech not for profit organisations and charities
WHAT WEARETECHWOMEN OFFER
- A dedicated website for women working in technology. Through the website they provide access to resources such as women in tech networks, events, career articles, inspirational interviews, learning opportunities, returners programmes, volunteering opportunities and podcasts. The website is an aggregator, promoting not just our own initiatives, but the services of over 40 other organisations who are championing the progression of women in the tech industry.
- The annual women in tech conference, WeAreTechWomen. The conference attracts 600+ women every November and is supported by 15+ corporate sponsors.
- The TechWomen100 awards, in which they showcase the achievements of 100 future female leaders in tech below Director level.
- Free promotion of Women in Tech initiatives for not-for-profits.
- Promotion of Women in Tech initiatives, jobs, returnships, sponsorship opportunities and advertising campaigns for corporate organisations.
- The SheTalksTech podcast which features interviews with thought leaders, role models and tech experts.
You can find more information on WeAreTechWomen’s website.
Contact info: info@wearethecity.com, + 44(0) 1268 770675
Suite 2, 44-50 High Street
Rayleigh, Essex
SS6 7EA
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