The training seeks to reduce the wage gap that exists between men and women and offers more opportunities, they said from EducaciónIT.
According to market data, in terms of technology, applications received by women only reach 25%. However, the trend towards a more integrated world of work means that companies that are dedicated to teaching, careers and training in technology are increasingly lending themselves. train in this regard. With this goal in mind, the EducacionIT company has just launched a free scholarship plan aimed at women.
Through training, the specialized IT company seeks to shorten the gap and contribute to equal opportunities in STEM careers (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). “We promote diversity by training thousands of women among our students,” said Sebastián Divinsky, CEO of EducaciónIT outside.
In this sense, Divinsky explained that “the aim is that they can enter wherever they want, from multinationals to local companies. Our contribution, in addition to teaching and experience for an effective job opportunity, is to foster insertion of different profiles providing equal opportunities “.
One of the company’s goals it is to reduce the wage gap between men and women. The #SheCodes Scholarship aims to train more Spanish-speaking women in technology to motivate inclusion in the market.
Scholarships: who is it for and how to apply
- This program is intended for women over the age of 18.
- It will be possible enter from 10 August
- In case of pre-selection, EducaciónIT will be contacted by e-mail at go ahead with the first evaluation.
- Once approved, we move on to a third stage of the interview.
What are the application requirements?
- Good use of the PC.
- Have your team virtually do the training.
- Internet connection.
According to the company, In addition to the free scholarship, applicants are trained in technical skills, and have access to the Career Advisor service. It consists of training on soft skills tools (creating CVs or payrolls for interviews) and training for scholarship recipients, which will improve their employability opportunities.
“Companies prioritize diversity especially in areas where they are unbalanced and male supply is greater, so they are more than permeable to the technological positions held by womenin roles of analysts or managers and directors, where they also have a greater impact, “Federico Carrera, co-founder and COO of High Flow Latam, told Clarín.
For the breed, “The demand for IT jobs globally is greater than the ability to meet it. And in this sense, the local impact follows the trend and the number of trained people is scarce. Women are a smaller share, but they are usually present in the applications we receive, which shows that in addition to being trained, they want to look for opportunities for growth and development “.
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Source: Clarin
