In 2015 Business Insider released a list of The 20 Most Powerful People in Technology. On that list at No. 14 is Megan Whitman CEO if Hewlett Packard Enterprises and head of HP Inc., and at No. 9 is Ginni Rometty, Chairman and CEO at IBM, the remaining 18 were men.
Whitman and Rometti prove women have what it takes to reach powerful positions in the tech world. They broke barriers and defied the odds verifying the tech world doesn’t belong solely to men. It’s time to up the number and add more women to the list of the most powerful people in tech.
Let Entity provide those up and coming women in technology with the 5 best organizations that can help them reach the top:
Hackbright Academy took notice of the drop in women pursuing a technical path and took it upon themselves to make a change earning recognition as the leading engineering school for women. From part-time night courses to a 12-week accelerated software engineering fellowship, Hackbright provides the best opportunity for women to break into the tech world.
Bonus: Some of their hiring partners consist of Facebook, Eventbrite, Pinterest and Change.org.
This non-profit provides affordable and judgement free opportunities for girls. Girl Develop It is dedicated to creating a network of powerful women who feel confident in their abilities to code and build web and mobile apps that are beautiful. They focus on improving skills and building confidence.
Bonus: Girl Develop It is now in 53 cities! If it’s not in your city don’t fret, sign up and start a new chapter.
Try a free 10-day crash course before making your decision to join Skillcrush. This org has online coding and web design classes. They also teach all the current tech terms you need to be successful in today’s world. Still have more questions? Don’t worry, make your way to the bottom right corner of the home screen and start chatting with an online rep.
Maybe you’re interested in the tech world but aren’t sure if that’s the right path for you. Attend the SHE++ conference at Stanford University for some inspiration to join. SHE++ is ran by a group of undergraduate women who aim to change Silicon valley for the future.
This org is aiming to close the gender gap welcoming both seasoned coders and newbies. With their “no-stupid-question” environment, this collective benefits every woman. Join the web development community online or stop by Boston, MA for an in-person event.
Let’s keep the change going add more #WomenThatDo into the Tech World. This not just a man’s world.
