We are delighted to announce the launch and release of the #BOLDmoves White Paper on Wednesday 16th November 2016. This White Paper was the culmination of a year of work, events, think tanks and research to create a blueprint to drive diversity and equality in the tech industries. Click here to get your copy of the #BOLDMoves White Paper and read more about the stunning findings.
Importance of Women in IT
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR EVENT DETAILS AND REGISTRATION Why Importance of Women? Vic ICT for Women sees the importance of creating a community that allows men and women to share their career and personal journeys with others, with aims of fostering a positive community that inspire, encourage and to also give permission for others to dream about what is possible in their careers. Many young women who are starting out in their careers look to those who have been in the industry for a long time and wonder about the journey that they been on, what choices were made, and how they tackled the challenges. This forum allows these issues to be discussed and explored openly. What is Importance of Women? Breakfast sessions are held monthly from February through to November featuring inspiring leaders in Information Technology or related fields, who share their experiences about their current job, their career and the personal choices they made along the way, the challenges they have faced, the pitfalls they have experienced and the successes they have celebrated. The series is designed to: Provide an opportunity to our participants to gain an understanding of what is possible Get ideas on how to progress your career Consider different career opportunities and alternatives Hear real life experiences on how to deal with some of the challenges you face as a woman in the workforce Meet people and expand your network About the events Importance of Women in IT events are held on Thursday mornings from 7:30am to 9:00am – see our Events Calendar for details of 2017 events. Light refreshments are provided on arrival with the formal session kicking off at 7:45am.
2017 Mentoring Program – registrations have now closed
Registrations have now closed for the 2017 Mentoring Program.
Go Girl, Go for IT – 2016 report card
More than 1,600 teenage girls, age 13-17, and 136 teachers from 61 schools, attended our 2016 Go Girl, Go For IT event at Deakin University in Melbourne. This event was aimed at inspiring and encouraging girls to pursue a career in IT. Find out more about this fantastic event and look at the pictures to see what fun it was for all concerned.
Vic ICT for Women – Membership changes effective 1st October 2016
We are making changes to our membership framework to remove constraints on participation in our programs and events by bestowing membership rights to all employees of corporate members and tertiary institutions. Corporate Memberships will be based on the relative size of the organisation and the number of women in ICT roles who will be able to avail themselves of our programs. Students at member education institutions will also be eligible to attend our events at discounted member rates. On 1st September 2016 all current members of Vic ICT for Women were notified via email of changes to our membership structure and fees to become effective on 1st October 2016. For details of these changes please refer to the announcement. Those whose membership falls due on, or before, 31st December 2016 may renew at the current rates if payment is received by 30th September. Anyone wishing to take out a new membership may submit an online application for membership by no later than 30th September to make payment at the current membership fee.
Making Maternity Leave Work – webinar
Lisa Cutler conducted interviews with a number of women about their maternity leave experience and advice for other women. While providing crucial tips on what to do before, during and after maternity leave, Lisa’s interviewees talked openly and honestly about the stresses, joys, expectations and disappointments of this important period of their lives. Lisa has collated this valuable information into a 30-minute webinar full of profound, practical and relevant advice that would be useful for any woman, not just those thinking about maternity leave. Click here to access a recording of this webinar. Lisa Cutler is a Vic ICT for Women member and strong supporter of our Mentoring Program for which she has delivered a number of free webinars. Lisa is the Founder and Director of Cutler Coaching Pty Ltd and Founder ofThe Butterfly Program, a highly successful personal and professional development program for women.
#TechDiversity – amplifying the voice for change
Vic ICT for Women are a proud and active contributor to the #TechDiversity initiative and the Awards that will be recognised on 4th August.
I urge you to get involved and gain recognition for the efforts you, as an individual, or as a company, are making to the IT industry in Victoria. You play a role in making the number of women in IT count by promoting Gender Diversity in IT, so turn the dial up – nominate and be noticed!
The words “maybe”, “second best”, and “too hard” don’t feature in my vocabulary…
I come from a small town in South Africa, a place with amazing diversity but with an unacceptable racial divide. I learnt at an early age to aspire to change what I thought was wrong – and if roadblocks appeared, find a way to go around. My parents were English Catholic migrants desperate to fit in. I was always different. I made my decision to leave family, friends and a cushy job as Assistant Accountant for Mercedes Benz in Johannesburg before I let myself conform to fit in! I travelled, did a range of jobs overseas that would never have fitted the mould back home and met an Aussie, came to Australia and became the mother of 2 amazing children who brought a new dimension to my life – gave up the rebel and settled down – but only for a while.[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][/cs_content]
How I turned my back on crime
I am by nature a competitive being, not sure if it was something instilled in me, or just something I felt growing up. It was simply that I had to do well, excel and be better than others. This was not in a bad way, but rather I measured my success on where others were at. This was to also play a part during my career. I often felt that women had to go above and beyond what men did or over achieve to be seen as successful. I started my IT journey in the 90s – it was a time of high interest rates, high unemployment rates – the recession hits hard, families start to lose jobs and their homes. One morning I began the process of looking for work. Failing to find a role suitable to my qualifications (BA (Hons), Post Grad in Criminology, ) I became a bit despondent. I held two degrees but no role to be found, yet there was water everywhere (in a vast pond called Information Technology), but not a drop to drink for me.[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row]So Today, I have been – Board member – Mentor – Blogger – Go Girl Program Director – Senior IT leader – A mother – A wife, a friend, a colleague Tomorrow, I want to – Leave a legacy behind, that I have made a difference to those coming after me
Importance of Women in IT
Monday 19th May 2016 PwC Melbourne, Southbank Victoria Learn more about this event.
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