Elevate 42: Bridging the Gap: Reskilling Women in Tech

Episode notes

Australia's tech sector faces a critical skills gap. Women - who make up just 30% of the tech workforce - represent the largest untapped talent pool to close this gap. Michelle Ockers speaks with Kade Brown from RMIT Online and Rhiannon Yetsenga from Deloitte Access Economics about their latest research report into skills and talent diversity in Australia's tech workforce. They explore the key findings of the report, including the scale of the skills gap, why women are the biggest untapped opportunity to close this gap, and the business case for investing in re-skilling. The conversation also highlights practical actions organisations can take to attract, retain, and develop more women in tech roles. Hosted by Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: Podcast information and more episodes:

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