On Thursday, November 16, 2023, Jobberman Ghana orchestrated an executive round table event centered around the theme “Diversity & Inclusion: Empowering Young Women in Tech for Career Success” at the African Regent Hotel in Accra.
The occasion featured interactive panel discussions, allowing seasoned professionals, accomplished entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to address a myriad of topics pertinent to diversity and inclusion within the tech domain.
The primary focus was to delve into the pivotal insights gleaned from recent research conducted by Jobberman on gender diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.
The research aimed to identify the underlying reasons for the limited participation of young women in the technology sector.
This initiative constitutes a segment of the M-FIT Project, a collaborative effort between Jobberman Ghana and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, executed on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) as part of the Invest for Jobs framework.
Ing. Dr. Lucy Agyepong, the Vice President of Academic City University College in Accra, delivered the keynote address, expounding on the theme “Diversity and Inclusion: Empowering Young Women in Tech for Career Success.”
Additionally, Dr. Mercy Gardiner O. Tenkorang, CEO of Devapps Ltd, Ghana, shared insights on “The Future of Tech: Predicting the Impact of Greater Gender Diversity in Technology on Future Innovations and Industries.”
During discussions on the sidelines of the Executive Roundtable Discussion themed “Diversity & Inclusion: Empowering Young Women in Tech for Career Success,” Hilda Nimo Teiku highlighted the imperative of bridging the gender gap prevalent in the tech and digital space.
She remarked, “We observed a disparity within the technology sector during recruitment efforts, with up to 80% of positions being occupied by men. It’s not a lack of qualification among women; rather, opportunities are scarce.”
The partnership with GIZ enabled the selection and training of 100 out of 1840 applicants, seeking to place them in meaningful tech roles by March 2024.
Hilda Teiku further urged employers with tech vacancies to support the integration of these women into positions.
Dr. Tenkorang emphasized the necessity of actively implementing policies promoting gender inclusivity within educational systems, advocating for incentives and scholarships to encourage girls pursuing STEM programs.
This collaborative effort by Jobberman Ghana and GIZ seeks to address gender inequalities by training and placing 100 females in significant tech roles, intending to leverage the potential of young women in contributing to the country’s development within the M-FIT Project’s framework.
