Panel – Why is tech still a boys’ club?
April 16, 2024
Did you know that in IT education, men outnumber women by roughly 4 to 1 nationally? Shockingly, this statistic has seen only marginal improvement over the past decade. It’s high time we delve into why the tech industry remains predominantly a boy’s club.
Join us Wednesday the 24th of April at 7pm (Sydney Time) as we tackle this issue head-on with a panel of professional women from various sectors of the IT industry. In a welcoming and open dialogue, we’ll explore topics such as the division of labor, strategies for effecting lasting change, the vital role of support networks, and much more.
What is the aim of this panel?
At IT Masters, we prioritise supporting our students in achieving their goals. If you’re one of our students, chances are you’ve interacted with our Session Support Team countless times — they’re here to help! We’re offering this panel as a resource for the women in our cohort, recognising the gender gap in IT Education. Just as industry works towards parity, we believe it’s essential for us to provide assistance and resources. This panel is a step in that direction, aiming to provide valuable insights for all our students, regardless of gender.
Will the panel be recorded?
Yes, we will be recording the webinar and we will be uploading the recording to our YouTube channel the very next day. We post all our webinars here so it’s worth having a browse to see what else is on offer.
How are the questions chosen?
There will be a mixture of pre-selected questions that will be developed by the ITM team with some input from our Panel members. We’ll also be opening up the Q&A to our live audience. The webinar will be around an hour long so we won’t be able to get to every question, unfortunately.
Do the panel members know the questions in advance?
In preparation for this panel, the ITM team met with each panellist individually to discuss the topic and their relevant experiences. These conversations allowed us to identify common themes important to all panellists and shape our discussion points for authentic conversation. Each panellist received a summary of these themes to reflect on, though the panel itself will be live.
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