Exploring Pathways into Tech Careers

Finding new pathways into tech is vital to the future of the UK’s digital economy

Women are significantly under represented in digital technology roles (making up just 18% according to the most recent Office of National Statistics (ONS) data). Such roles are vital to the future of the UK’s digital economy. Identifying new pathways into tech careers and boosting the number of women working in digital roles will help a wide variety of STEM sectors to maximise their economic impact.

Given the low numbers of women working in tech roles, it can be difficult for STEM organisations to recruit and retain skilled staff with the appropriate digital skills. This report by WISE aims to explore why women may not be attracted to tech roles, looks at potential skills gaps across the workforce, unearths alternative routes into technology and offers suggestions on how companies can change their practices to attract more female talent.