Closing the Gap: Grant Aims to Build Pathways in a Technology-driven Workforce.

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  • Author(s): O'Brien, George
  • Source:
    BusinessWest. 3/18/2019, Vol. 35 Issue 25, p20-22. 3p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      INFORMATION technology; INTERNET security; PERSONNEL management; GOULD, Amanda; CAREER development
    • Abstract:
      The article discusses issues associated with huge gender disparity in the Information Technology (IT) workforce. It is noted that the nonprofit organization Strada Education Network is investigating 8 million dollar for innovative solutions in "education-to-employment" competition. According to Amanda Gould, chief administrative officer at the American Women's College, the nonprofit successfully transition to careers in cybersecurity and Information Technology related employment.