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Retraining + empowering people from underrepresented communities to get into #TechCareers. π»
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We're excited to welcome Athena for our next guest speaker session!
She's a diversity, equity and inclusion expert currently working in the gaming sector. π
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Laura worked in administrative roles before pivoting into tech.
She's currently a Software Consultant at Waterstons and is a keen advocate of women in tech.
Join along to find out more about software development! π
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π Today is election day so Vote for TechUP!π
TechUP is making a life-changing impact on women and non-binary people from across the North of England by improving diversity in the tech industries. Please click the link to vote: nationaldiversityawards.co.uk TechUP Programme Durham University
Can you spare 30 minutes a week or an hour a fortnight to empower a woman or non-binary person through mentoring?
Check out our mentoring hub here to know more: techup.ac.uk/mentor-hub/. π
#TechUPWomen24 #Mentoring #IndustryMentor #DiversityInTech
Rebecca always found computing fascinating so when she heard about our Click Start programme, she was quick to sign up.
Read all about her journey here and get inspiration for your own tech journey: techup.ac.uk/2024/05/01/cliβ¦.π
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If TechUP has made a positive impact on your life or you like what we do and want to support us in continuing to provide free programmes to help people get into tech, will you vote for us please? π
nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/awards-2024/noβ¦.
Thank you for the support so far! π
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What's your desk setup looking like for today's event? π€
We've had Professor Sue Black OBE Keynote Speaker πΊπ¦'s keynote, heard from our alumnae, and are now in the midst of the Empower Hour session hosted by Gareth from Catch22 π
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We've kickstarted our online welcome event! So excited to meet all our new learners today ππ
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In her keynote, Prof. Sue shares her journey of navigating numerous challenging circumstances to reach where she is now.
An inspirational story showcasing how when you are fully committed to something, you can truly achieve anything. π
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Get to know more about your tutor- Grace's journey to tech and ask any questions that you have! π€
Hosted by our lovely deputy director, Prof. Alexandra.
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π’ We need you!
If TechUP has had a positive impact on your life or if you like what we do, would you consider voting for us for the National Diversity Awards please? π
Here's the link π nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/awards-2024/noβ¦, voting is open till the 15th of May.
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Please vote for TechUP Programme in the national diversity awards: nationaldiversityawards.co.uk//awards-2024/nβ¦
238 #Techupwomen - who have all faced multiple barriers - have graduated our programmes > 50% are now working in tech > 60% have gone on to further tech studies πππ½π₯³ Durham University Pls Share ππΎ
I am delighted to be speaking at this year's #OneTechWorld π₯π¨ FREE tickets for WeAreTechWomen's #OneTechWorld r up for grabs until the end of this week. Let's come together to empower and inspire the next gen of tech leaders π 25th April! bit.ly/OTW-2024 #WomenInTech
The Empower Hour is always a hit with our learners and a session that we promise will be engaging, energetic and a little thought provoking too!
Brought to our new learners on Zoom by Gareth from Catch22. π€ΈββοΈ
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Excited to welcome back our alumni Molly and Cindy for a fireside chat at our upcoming welcome event!
They'll be sharing their insights from completing the Click Start programme last year to where they are now with our new learners. π
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Our new podcast coming soon!! πππ½π₯³ #EDI Inclusioneering #FoundationIndustries
5 days to go!
Are you joining us as a Click Start learner this week? π€ΈββοΈ
We can't wait to e-meet you on the 27th π
Don't forget to save the date & be there at 9:30 am! π
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More images from last night's Educate North Awards awards night!
So proud and happy with our win and look at that shiny new award π₯°π₯
Here's to empowering more women & non-binary people to get into tech! π
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