Volvo Group hosts #tecHER on a regular basis. The event will introduce you to new people and views from leaders and tech experts – that happen to be women – from Volvo Group and other leading companies. They will share the stories of their personal journey (including the highs and lows), along with compelling advice for those of you who want to make a career in the world of technology and engineering.
During this event, we will inspire with the boldness of role models, and explore our own potential to be bold in pursuing our goals.
We invite you to register and attend our upcoming #tecHER digital forum on the 26th October.
00
Days
00
Hours
00
Minutes
00
Seconds
#tecHER events offer a chance to network, broaden your horizons, be inspired, and meet role models. These events are designed to create a space where women belong and can thrive in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) - areas which are facing a significant gender imbalance today.
Register today and you'll have the opportunity to explore the benefits of pursuing a career in STEM as a woman, while also gaining valuable insights into what it takes to succeed.
The conference will be a fully interactive event with the possibility to ask questions. It will take place on October 26th, 2023, between 12:30pm - 2:00pm CET. #tecHER will kick-off with a few words from Andrea Fuder and Lars Stenqvist from Volvo Group's executive management team.
Please fill in your details to register for the event, which will be held on October 26th, 2023, between 12:30pm - 2:00pm CET. It will run for 90 minutes live online, and be visible via a replay link after the event if you have registered. We will send you a mail confirming your registration and provide you with a link to the event close to the time.
We would love to hear how you have taken bold steps in your journey, studies or career so far. Have you faced challenges from overbearing teachers or bosses? Been told that you are not suitable for specific roles? Perhaps you have felt left-out or overlooked by colleagues or management?
In our educational and working lives we go through many emotions - both good and bad. But one thing is for certain: sharing our stories is a way to help others overcome the obstacles and challenges they face.
We'd like you to write a few lines about what your challenge was and how you overcame it. Simply write your story (less that 200 words) in the field to the right. We will use your story (anonymously if you wish) during our event and via social media channels to inspire others to break through and be the best we can be. Together, we can shape the world we want to live in.
The Tech industry has historically been male dominated. As a result this has created systemic barrier and bias against women. Its meant that women have found it more difficult to advance their careers. When you think about outstanding women in technology you should remember just how outstanding they are given they have been able to be successful in a system that wasn’t built for them!
Luckily this is changing, but perhaps not at the accelerated pace we would like to see. Its unfortunately still important for women to think a little more intentionally about how to set themselves up for success when they’re working in male dominated environments, around systems that might not have been built for them.
If you’re thinking about how you navigate you navigate your career in a male dominated environment while still being authentic to who you are as a woman, have a think about some of these top tips:
With the right support and resources, women are helping to create a new horizon in technology, supporting more inclusive systems that will drive diversity and inclusion across our society. What a time to be making history!
