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5 Women who are striking the right balance with apprenticeships
Written on: 8 March 2019
Written by: Bethany Lowdon
It is no secret that the tech industry is male dominated, with women making up only 19% of the digital tech workforce. There is now more demand than ever to fill jobs in the world of tech, with technology constantly changing and advancing.
At Baltic we are determined to bridge the gap by providing..
Read postWhat is Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome it
Written on: 22 May 2018
Written by: Baltic Apprenticeships
Have you created your success, or has it all just been a stroke of luck?
Impostor Syndrome, a term coined in the 1980’s, is a feeling of “phoniness in people who believe they are not intelligent, capable or creative despite evidence of high achievement.”
People experiencing Impostor Syndrome..
Read postUnconscious Bias is an Obstacle Every Female Leader Must Overcome
Written on: 8 March 2018
Written by: Baltic Apprenticeships
How can we fix something we can’t see in ourselves?
Unconscious bias is, by definition, something that we’re not aware of: the only way to overcome it is to either have our biases pointed out to us or become more aware. Even with awareness, everyone experiences moments where they stumble, and..
Read postKaty Foxford is Challenging What an Everyday Woman in Tech Looks Like
Written on: 3 January 2018
Written by: Baltic Apprenticeships
Katy emphasises the need for young women to step out of their comfort zone, and pursue a career in tech that they may not have previously considered.
Read post“Just go for it! You may find a career that you never imagined you’d have, but..
Do We Have a Diversity Problem in Tech? In short, yes.
Written on: 13 October 2017
Written by: Baltic Apprenticeships
The lack of representation of minority groups in technology has been a topic that has been at the forefront of discussion in the tech industry, even more so following the infamous Google Memo, and the recent Grace Hopper Celebration. Since then, influential figures have been calling out for more..
Read postHow Chelsea Walker Blazed Her Own Trail in the Tech Industry
Written on: 26 September 2017
Written by: Baltic Apprenticeships
As part of our The Future is Female campaign, we’re showcasing the success of brilliant women in tech. In our last blog post, we discussed great tech initiatives for women, but this week we’re putting the spotlight on Chelsea Walker, an apprentice with Leeds City Council. Chelsea shares her journey..
Read postThe Future is Female: Round-up of Tech Initiatives for Women
Written on: 12 September 2017
Written by: Baltic Apprenticeships
In our last The Future is Female blog post, we discussed some of the issues surrounding gender diversity in the tech industry; if you missed it you can find it here.
It’s no secret that we need more women in tech; that’s why we’re putting the spotlight on some of the fantastic initiatives already..
Read postWritten on: 5 September 2017
Written by: Baltic Apprenticeships
The Future is Female was first introduced to empower women in the early 70s when it first appeared on a t-shirt for the first women’s bookstore in New York. Since then, it has had firm roots in feminism, and driving progressive change for women.
We believe women are the future of tech, and it’s..
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