Are apprenticeships the answer to getting more women into tech?

28/07/2023 39 min Temporada 6 Episodio 5
Are apprenticeships the answer to getting more women into tech?

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A ‘Retrain Revolution’ is sweeping the UK with half of workers looking to skill up in 2023, as the cost-of-living rises.With almost half (49%) of the UK workforce saying they want to retrain or study for a new qualification during the cost-of-living crisis, Virgin Media O2 is creating around 350 apprenticeships in 2023.But could apprenticeships hold the key in getting more women in tech?To take a look into retraining, apprenticeships and the opportunities they present to women, we’re joined by Karen Handley, Head of Future Careers, Virgin Media O2 Business.SheCanCode is a collaborative community of women in tech working together to tackle the tech gender gap. Join our community to find a supportive network, opportunities, guidance and jobs, so you can excel in your tech career.