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3 nonprofits committed to empowering women in tech

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Here, a number of factors are at play, not the least of which are IT workplace cultures that have a long way to go. The program starts with six months of training and educational courses and followed by a paid internship to gain hands-on experience. Here are three of note.

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Nonprofit vs. For-profit Executive Search: What’s the Difference?

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Understanding the Unique Needs of Nonprofit Executive Search Nonprofit executive search requires a unique approach compared to traditional executive search. Purpose drives nonprofit organizations, and finding executives passionate about advancing the mission is crucial.

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NCWIT digitally transforms the DEI journey to help uplift women in IT

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The organization, which started with a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and about four or five employees, has since grown into a global nonprofit with more than 1,500 change leaders, universities, companies, nonprofits, and government organizations on board.

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Turning the tide in STEM career roadblocks at Synchrony

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Despite public and internal corporate support programs, and increased awareness of male/female disparities in the workplace in terms of positions and salaries, women still come up short of equity in tech job placements. Launched a Veterans Leadership Program. It’s important to remember that confidence starts young.

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19 organizations advancing women in tech

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Today’s networking and advocacy landscape finds a growing array of programs and organizations for girls, women, and anyone who identifies as a woman — and plenty are also open to male allies. Such issues have played a large role in the rise of organizations focused on empowering and supporting women in tech roles. Black Girls Code.

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All Raise’s interim CEO is now full-time

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As of January, the nonprofit had raised $11 million in funding and was operating regional chapters in New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington, DC, and was working on one in Miami. There are also active programs currently for VC partners and principals as well as a VC summit coming up in October. firms by 2028.

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14 organizations that support LGBTQ+ tech workers

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LGBTQ Tech LGBTQ Tech offers programs and resources to support LGBTQ+ communities and works to “educate organizations and policy makers on the unique needs LGBTQ+ individuals face when it comes to tech.” The nonprofit was born after IBM sponsored a focus group in 2005 at the Human Rights Campaign headquarters in Washington, D.C.,