“Recent AND Digital research revealed 63% of women have not received digital upskilling from their employer, compared to 49% of men.” Mairead O’Connor, business unit managing director at AND Digital, states. Specifically for women, this means showing what skills in technology can do for them: illuminating the path, removing barriers, creating genuine excitement for what is possible, and most importantly – building belief in themselves and the value that they bring.”įaye Ellis, principal cloud training architect at Pluralsight, emphasises the importance of soft skills: “In addition to technical skills, you also need the ability to understand business requirements, communicate with stakeholders, understand their concerns, and have empathy for the teams around you who have to deliver and support the solution that you recommend.” For this generation, every job will be a tech job. Liz Parnell, COO, private cloud at Rackspace Technology, emphasises why we need to teach women technical skills: “Jobs and careers in all industries and sectors are evolving at the intergalactic pace of technology. We must renew our commitment to all who lack the resources to pursue their tech curiosity.” Equipping women with necessary skills The industry must come together to ensure the expansion of access to technology and a thorough digital education. However, its advantages are still out of reach for some. Karen Worstell, senior cybersecurity strategist at VMware, highlights that lack of access to tech can be a barrier: “Many of us can take access to tech for granted in our day to day lives.
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