Girls in Tech Launches Next Generation of Public Sector and Service Leaders to Employ and Elevate Women in the Public Sector Wor
PR Newswire
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27, 2021
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Girls in Tech, a global nonprofit working to eliminate the gender gap in tech, is launching the "Next Generation of Public Sector and Service Leaders," a program to provide education and raise awareness of career opportunities in the public sector, including federal, state, and local governments, as well as nonprofits and healthcare businesses. The program, set to roll out this fall and continue into 2022, will be designed in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and aims to interest more women in pursuing public sector careers.
"Public sector is one of the fastest-growing areas in tech as governments, space, nonprofits and healthcare organizations seek to innovate," said Adriana Gascoigne, Founder and CEO, Girls in Tech. "It's imperative we arm women with the skills and knowledge to confidently pursue careers in this field, which is currently suffering from a shortage of qualified employee candidates."
The program consists of the following events and opportunities:
"AWS is thrilled to support the next generation of Public Sector leaders in technology," said Sandy Carter, Vice President, Worldwide Public Sector Partners and Programs at AWS. "Public Sector leaders are pioneers in technology like blockchain, AI at the edge, and quantum. We want the next generation to consider Public Sector as a career with the help of mentoring and knowledge of the technology opportunities that exist."
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About Girls in Tech
Girls in Tech is a global non-profit that works to erase the gender gap in tech. Today, every industry is a tech industry, with a need for people of all skills and backgrounds. We offer education and experiences to help people discover their unique superpower and hone it. We aim to see every person accepted, confident, and valued in tech—just as they are.
For more information, visit www.GirlsInTech.org or follow on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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