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Objective of the practice:
With a share of around 16 percent, young women are still significantly underrepresented in ICT professions. The project aims to increase the percentage of women working in ICT professions.
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Geographical scope of the practice:
Austria
Short summary of the practice:
Digital Pioneers enables young women to get to know digital and technical professions. The aim is to utilise the untapped potential of young female talent for the digital transformation and at the same time offer young women career prospects in industries of the future.
Detailed information on the practice:
The program was initiated by the Industry 4.0 Austria platform together with the Federal Chamber of Labor and the Digital Campus Vorarlberg 2020 and was first carried out in 2021 as an AK DigiFonds-funded pilot project. During the ten-week basic training course, participants learn the basics of programming, innovation, creativity and project management. They work together to solve design sprints and interactive challenges or develop new products. Personal development and training in presentation and social skills complete the training. This is followed by an eight-month practical phase in a company, where they put their knowledge into practice and get to know technological professions at the same time. During the entire basic training and practical phase, the participants are accompanied and coached by mentors in order to provide the best possible support for their career entry.
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Results achieved:
Ongoing program providing training programs for young women interested in technological jobs.
Potential for learning:
Cross-Sector Collaboration: By involving educational institutions, businesses and other organisations Digital Pioneers fosters a collaborative approach that ensures the engagement of all stakeholders. This model of collaboration could inspire similar partnerships in other regions that wish to implement holistic solutions to enable young women to get to know ICT professions.
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Keywords:
Young women in ICT professions, personal development, skills and career training
