Welcome to the October edition of Joining the Dots in Tech. Last week, we hosted a successful Diversity in Tech Roadshow at Platform in Leeds, sponsored by Channel 4. The event aimed to foster dialogues and actionable strategies on diversity in tech, specifically focusing on routes to tech and senior development for underrepresented groups.
Highlights from the TTC's latest Attrition in tech report were shared, providing a backdrop to our ongoing discussion this month about growing and retaining women in tech. To learn more about the key takeaways from this exciting event, please read our blog post here.
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Celebrating Black History Month
As October unfolds, let's take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate Black History Month.
This year's theme, Saluting our Sisters, highlights the crucial role that Black women have played in shaping history, inspiring change, and building communities.
We're especially excited to highlight some of the work of our Signatories who are leading the charge on Black Inclusion and organisations highlighting Black culture and its influence on tech.
BY-Peers Leeds - led by our #DoingItAnyway campaign ambassador, Patience Ndlovu, is an extension of the larger BYP Network, created to foster a community for Black professionals in Leeds to connect, share support and resources and advance their careers.
Stemettes, an award-winning social enterprise led by Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon, inspires and supports girls, young women, and non-binary young people into STEM and STEAM careers. Watch and listen to our podcast featuring Anne-Marie here.
Upskill Digital, led by Gori Yahaya, facilitates growth among individuals, businesses, and communities through a broad range of learning programs and resources, including diversity and inclusion, social impact, workforce upskilling, and more. Listen to our podcast featuring Gori here.
Color In Tech, led by Ashleigh Ainsleigh, is focused on one mission: to make Europe the most inclusive tech hub in the world. They've just held their annual Black Tech Fest and you can learn more about their work and sign up to their fantastic newsletter here.
Our events are open to all Signatories and their employees.
Tackling the "S" in ESG: The Future of Business
TTC partners with B-Corp-certified Sparta Global on November 21st, 9:00am - 11:00 am for a breakfast networking event and roundtable discussion on how to drive Social Value as part of your ESG efforts, the role of DEI in ESG, and future-proofing businesses through ESG metrics. Register to attend.
Signatory forum: Supporting Introversion
Join us on 15th November for a Signatory Forum with ICF accredited Personal Performance Coach Lesley Tait, on the power of introversion. She'll be talking about what introversion is (and isn't) and how embracing introversion can support diversity and inclusivity at work. Sign up here.
π° Welcome our new Signatories
Our broad base of Signatories includes companies of all sizes and sectors. We're delighted to welcome the new members who have committed to driving greater workforce diversity with us. Not yet a member? Join us today!
π Resources and Awards
Women in IT awards
We're excited to announce that TTC is partnering with the Women in IT Awards! 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the Women in IT Series and theyβre inviting all women, allies and organisations across the IT space and beyond to participate!
To explore all 23 award categories, criteria and submit a free nomination by Friday, 1st of December, please click here.
The winners will be announced at an in-person awards ceremony on the 30th of April 2024 at London at London Hilton on Park Lane.
New Guide: How to support Individual Contributors' development
Our Signatory, Nicole Hardiman of Flagstone Group recently wrote an insightful guide on supporting and promoting the development of Individual Contributors (ICs) in tech. Drawing from her extensive career as an IC with a background in Software Engineering, this resource offers strategies to help ICs reach their full potential. Read it here.
Level Up Summit - ticket giveaway for TTC Signatories!
TTC Signatory, We Are Tech Women, are running their hugely successful Level Up Summit on 8th December. Key themes this year are intersectionality, bias, data, allyship, sponsorship and privilege. They are offering all Signatories a 10% discount on tickets. Register here and use the code: TTC10. We also have 20 free virtual passes available for our Signatories π. Email Lexie to request a free pass.
Scotland's CAN DO Innovation Summit is back
The CAN DO Innovation Event Programme returns on 7th November, bringing together a diverse mix of innovators, creatives, academics, and entrepreneurs in Scotland's business community. Explore how unexpected tech collaborations can bring new ideas and innovations to tackle challenges and solutions we are facing in industry and society. Don't miss out - free tickets available.
Nominate yourself or others: Bupa everywoman in Technology Awards
Are you a #WomanInTech looking to raise your individual and company profile? The 2024 Bupa everywoman in Technology Awards are here to celebrate inspirational women in STEM. Don't miss the opportunity to nominate yourself or someone you know. The deadline has been extended until 23rd October! Apply or find more information here.