Where are the Women in IT?

Research shows that less than 15 per cent of I.T. undergraduates are women. This has the potential to leave a significant chasm in talent, insight and future innovators in technology related industries.

What to do about it

Women are I.T. WA (Inc.) (WIT WA), the WA chapter of a national network for women in information technology professions, is focusing on the young women
of Western Australia aiming to address this imbalance by showing female students real career possibilities in technology related industries, via the Go Girl, Go for I.T. Careers Showcase.

Why is Go Girl needed?

An industry sector as expansive and diverse as information and communications technology (ICT) encompasses a broad array of roles requiring a wide spectrum of knowledge, skills and interests. With a job shortfall of over 30,000 positions in 'high-tech' industries Australia cannot remain competitive in the global marketplace if this shortage is not addressed.

The ICT industry is booming worldwide, and is set to continue to grow, four of the 10 fastest growing occupations in the United States are in the field of ICT, therefore it is an almost future-proof choice for careers. It is an exciting, innovative and creative industry that offers lots of opportunities for advancement, travel, and team-work.

The Careers Showcase

Targeted at Year 9 – 12 female students, and over a 2 day event, the Perth, Go Girl, Go for I.T. Careers Showcase aims to enhance the perceptions of available careers in Information, Communication and Technology Industries (I.C.T.). The showcase aims to actively address this imbalance by demonstrating that I.C.T. industries provide exciting, rewarding and fulfilling career opportunities for females in Western Australia.

Click here to read about the 2006 Careers Showcase