(LEARN Conference) Latinas in Tech: A Personal Journey
The National Science Foundation (NSF) reported that only 2% of Latinas held science and engineering positions in 2015. According to a 2017 report from the National Center for Women and Information Technology, Latinas made up only 1% of the computing workforce. The same report found that women hold 24% of STEM jobs in the U.S. These statistics and the need for change inspired Janette Flores to explore the impact of increasing minority women representation in the Technology field. As a Latina who works in IT, Janette shares her first-hand experiences and the steps she took to further explore this issue in hopes of inspiring others to make a difference.
About LEARN: The Employee Development Days (EDD) Committee introduces LEARN, May 24-26, 2022. LEARN conference (formerly known as Employee Development Days/EDD) is an opportunity for CSUSB employees to invest in their professional and personal development through workshops and networking opportunities. This year's theme is "Learn and Transform" and focuses on the subthemes of personal wellness, professional development, redefining leadership as influence.
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