Technology and Workforce Organizations Unite to Pathway More Women, Women of Color and Women Returning To The Workforce Into Tech Jobs
Summary
“By uniting these organizations to expand the talent pipeline and include more of these women, we will change the trajectories of their careers and families, strengthen our economy, and increase the impact of women in tech at this critical time.” The Alliance brings together WTC, the Governors Office of Economic Development, Code in Color, Latinas in Tech Utah (LiT), the Department of Workforce Services, United Way and RizeNext Tech-Moms. Ultimately, adding these women to the technology workforce will positively impact them and their families, provide tech companies needed talent and bolster the long-term health and growth of the economy. "We are thrilled to be a part of this exciting initiative to bring women in the technology workforce,” said Mary Cardon, director of the Utah Industry and Innovation Center at the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Our team is ready to get the work started.” "As part of our Department of Labor Apprenticeship State Expansion grant, Workforce Services seeks to diversify the candidate pool for apprentices in tech to include women, veterans and people of color. WTC builds programs that amplify and create tech talent to support more women in technology careers from high school to the board room.