Government breaks down barriers to help more women and girls enter the tech sector

Women at every stage of their careers are set to benefit from new government measures announced today, aimed at boosting female participation in tech.

The package includes paid tech placements and support for those returning after career breaks to re-enter tech jobs. As well as a new TechFirst Girls Competition to be delivered to thousands across the country later this year to get more girls considering a future in tech from their childhood.

The jobs programme will help 300 women advance their careers and unlock tech opportunities in SMEs through paid work placements, backed by a new £4 million TechFirst Women’s Programme.

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