Shifting Gender Stereotypes: Ten Years Of Women Rock It

Cisco Networking Academy marks a decade of empowering women in tech through its Women Rock-IT initiative, with a 35
Cisco Machine Learning Blog 2:16 pm on May 30, 2024

Emma Reid highlights Cisco Networking Academy's ten-year Women Rock-IT initiative, aimed at fostering gender equality in tech. Notable progress includes a 27% increase of women participants globally and key insights from diverse speakers on thriving in technology fields. The program supports AI education, with girls particularly keen to learn about its implications.

• Initiative Overview:
• Women Rock-IT at Cisco Networking Academy - Ten Years & Growth
• Key Points:
• Increase in women participation: Global rise from 20% to 27%
• Speaker Insights & AI Education: Valuable discussions on the role of women, and growing interest among females for AI-related knowledge
• Girls in ICT Day: Huge reach and inspiring event impacting thousands, promoting involvement in tech.
• Volunteering Initiative: Cisco volunteers organized numerous events to encourage girls' engagement with technology.