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Culture August 31, 2022
In today’s ever-changing job market, ENTITY Academy is shaking things up by providing women with the necessary knowledge required to upskill into the tech industry.
With a focus on upskilling and mentorship, ENTITY Academy has set out to arm over a million women with the tools needed to rock the tech world by 2025. Chief executive officer and founder, Jennifer Schwab, was interviewed by Cheddar News to discuss exactly how the company plans on doing that.
During the interview, Schwab emphasized how crucial it is to bridge the skills gap and provide mentorship avenues for women diving into the tech realm. Drawing from her own journey during her early career years, where she didn’t have support when she entered the workforce and found it difficult to navigate without a mentor or support for career guidance. Schwab realized the hurdles women face early on and wanted to create a space where they could get unbiased guidance to navigate the corporate maze.
ENTITY Academy caters to a diverse range of students, including those with liberal arts backgrounds looking to acquire tech skills, back-to-work moms seeking to reenter the workforce, and mid-career professionals aiming to enhance their careers.
The company offers programs in data science, cybersecurity, software development, and digital marketing, providing women with the tools they need to upskill, while also offering soft skills to complement the hard skills, setting students up for success with these programs.
Breaking into the tech industry can be daunting for women, with challenges ranging from feelings of isolation to navigating workplace dynamics. Schwab highlighted the importance of community and role models in helping women overcome these obstacles. By fostering a supportive environment and offering industry insights to help women not just survive, but thrive in tech roles.
Mentorship plays a pivotal role in accelerating career growth and development. Schwab points out that mentorship is a two-way street, where both sides can learn from each other’s tales.
The company facilitates mentorship connections through online communities and Fireside Chats, connecting women with prospective hiring managers and career opportunities.
With ambitious goals to upskill over a million women by 2025, ENTITY Academy continues to expand its programs and offerings. Beyond technical skills, the academy aims to address the underlying reasons why women may hesitate to enter or remain in tech roles, working collaboratively with partners to close the gender wage and wealth gaps.
As ENTITY Academy blazes the trail for women in tech, Schwab’s leadership lights the way, showing women how to seize the digital age by the horns and mold the future of tech.
To view the full Cheddar News interview, click the video below.
