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NSW launches initiative to bridge projected digital skills gap by 2030
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NSW launches pioneering venture, the Digital Skills and Workforce Compact, to address expected 85,000 digital worker shortfall by 2030.
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Salesforce fulfils pledge to offer 500,000 upskilling opportunities for women
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Salesforce surpasses pledge by providing 500,000 upskilling opportunities for women in the Indo-Pacific region.
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UK government to invest £17m in AI & data science scholarships
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UK government commits £17m to foster diversity in AI with 2,000 data science scholarships aimed at underrepresented groups.
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Digital Poverty Alliance hosts UK discussions on inclusive technology future
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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Digital Poverty Alliance leads industry talks on eradicating digital poverty for a more inclusive UK tech future.
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Aston University women triumph at Midlands Women in Tech Awards 2023
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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Two women from Aston University shine at the Midlands Women in Tech Awards, earning top honours in academia and tech.
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Call for action on UK digital skills gap for women
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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UK leaders call for action to alleviate the digital skills gap, especially for women, amid rising tech sector demand.
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DUAPAY solution empowers women-led businesses in Fiji
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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Mastercard and partners have launched a new mobile payment acceptance solution to unlock the potential of women entrepreneurs in Fiji.
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IWD 2023: Encouraging the next generation of women into the tech industry
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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While women make up 51% of the population and half of the workforce, they account for just 16% of the Quantity Surveying profession.
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IWD 2023: Supporting Women in the Workplace, Beyond International Women's Day
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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The past decade alone has seen big changes to female representation in the workplace, but there's still a long way to go.
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Promoting Diversity and Equity in an inclusive workplace
Tue, 31st Jan 2023
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Banking sector in ANZ leading in gender diversity with 13% female CEOs, almost double last year's figure, according to new report. #DEI #leadership.
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Spark launches scholarship for women, Māori, and Pasifika
Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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Qrious, Spark Business Group’s AI and data analytics specialist, has a NZ$1 million scholarship programme for women, Māori and Pasifika.
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EXCLUSIVE: Why women in IT makes good business sense - Dicker Data
Fri, 1st Jul 2022
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Dicker Data, an Australian tech company, leads the way in female representation with a 40% female workforce and a 50/50 male to female board ratio.