International Women’s Day: Empowering women in tech

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Now is a hugely exciting time to be working in tech. And for women looking to break into the space in particular, employers are more progressive, organisations more inclusive, and diverse perspectives are being encouraged in the workplace more than ever.

Technology needs women; their fresh thinking, diverse perspectives, and passions. The industry simply cannot rise to meet the needs of society without diverse teams building its products and services. It has been proven that women in leadership roles have an innate ability to make powerful and progressive business impact - from driving innovation and new business opportunities, to spearheading inclusion and ESG initiatives. Women display natural humility, self-awareness, self-control, and emotional intelligence.

 

Leading by example

International Women’s Day is a chance for UK tech to showcase the women role models already leading the way, and to empower those thinking about tech, to jump in with two feet. We encourage you to scroll down and hear from some of the incredible women below who are training with us as part of our inaugural Athena Academy cohort.

We set up Sparta’s Athena Academy to give women an alternative route to enter the tech industry – if you want to train with other women and feel most comfortable learning from a woman who has worked in tech, then this is a safe space for you to get confident and get started. You can find out more here.

 

Five reasons to kickstart a career in tech with Sparta Global

 

1. A DREAM ROLE TO FIND YOUR FEET

At the completion of training, our Athena Spartans will be assigned to their first tech role – a position on-site with one of our 100 client partners. These emerging roles can lead to exceptional career and salary progression in a short time.

 

2. A CHANCE TO RIDE THE WAVE

Soon, every job will be a technology job. By developing a digital skillset and gaining experience working in technology, individuals are entering a sector with exceptional career progression, salary, longevity. The sky is the limit.

 

3. A BRAND NEW COMMUNITY

With more than 3000 Spartans (past and present), joining our community enables you to meet friends for life. It also gives you an opportunity to have a diverse, professional network - made up of people working in different roles, at different seniorities – at your fingertips.  

 

4. AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT

Diversity and inclusion is in our DNA, and reflected strongly in our community. You’ll have the chance to learn from - and work with - people from all walks of life and entirely different backgrounds. It’s a safe space to be who you want to be.

 

5. ROUND-THE-CLOCK SUPPORT

We are not a recruitment company, or a bootcamp training provider. We do not provide training or place you in a role – then leave you to it. We are on-hand to offer pastoral support and professional support and upskilling 24/7.