To thrive in STEM, young women must be exposed to women in leadership positions, fostering inspiration and breaking down barriers that hinder their progress.
International Girls in ICT Day on Thursday, 25 April is, to emphasise the critical need for strong female role models in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers.
While there is a leadership gender gap in every industry, the largest gaps are found in the STEM fields. Women in ICT often find themselves in junior or support roles rather than in managerial roles, with little opportunity for advancement. They are also less likely to hold an executive position, become ICT entrepreneurs or be represented among science and technology policymakers.
Bizmod aims to identify, develop and support top ICT talent and to grow these individuals in technical and behavioural soft skills. "In 2022, we donated towards the renovation of Letsibogo Girls Secondary School’s computer lab, and last year we provided the school with robotic kits and training for both the teachers and students." The school was also officially launched as a school of specialisation in mathematics, sciences and ICT, with a specific focus on media and communication.
Jessica Tandy Bizmod Consulting Bizmod Women’S Trust Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics STEM United Nations International Telecommunication Un Letsibogo Girls Secondary School
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