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GeneXus USA works with women in our local community, to create a more diverse app developer talent pool. In partnership with the YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago, the Illinois Department of Economic Commerce, and Blue|1647, we are providing GeneXus tools and training to help women launch technical careers. This presentation was originally delivered by Corielle Heath, Director of Marketing, GeneXus USA, at GX Summit 2014.
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“Creating IL Talent”Presented By:
Corielle Heath, GeneXus USA
@She_Genius | @GeneXus USA | @CreatingILTalent
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WE HAD TO ACTto address the alarming scarcity of women in
technology
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Of technology professionals, men outnumber women
3:1
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Few + FleeingWe have failed to welcome women into the technical space.
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Women accounted for 18% of computer
science grads, in 2013
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No coding for young womenAspiring tech professionals are mostly white males.
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Software is our solution.
Opportunity is not a limited resource.
Without access to tools and guidance, talent will go untapped.
Women face unfair challenges, all around the world. Teach them to build software solutions.
OUR OBJECTIVES
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Provide Training
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Weekly classes4-hour training sessions, once weekly, for 3 months
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Provide tools
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GeneXus™ Licensesfree, for 1-year, for all program graduates.
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Provide Support
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Create Opportunityfacilitate networking and community development
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PARTNERS IN CHANGE
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Founding Partners
Collaborate to empower
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Program funding
GeneXus™ tools, training and support
Classroom space & laptops
Participant recruitment & mentorship
Meet Our Panelists!Let’s talk about diversifying the tech talent pool.
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How does a diversity of ideas help fuel innovation? What are your goals, for the program? What will you do, with your new skills and GeneXus license?
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TEMAS What is your organization’s role, in Creating IL Talent, & why did you get involved?
FETESHA DOWNSHOLLY COPELAND
DANE DROTTSLATICIA DEZELL