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Despite progress, women remain underrepresented in the tech industry, comprising only a fraction of the workforce. This gap is not just a matter of diversity; it's a missed opportunity for innovation and growth. It's crucial to recognize that diverse teams lead to better outcomes. Companies with a more balanced gender representation tend to be more innovative and profitable. However, women face numerous challenges in entering and thriving in the IT sector. This presentation will delve into the achievements and insights gleaned from the Women in IT Networking at SC (WINS) program. WINS endeavors to sponsor 5-8 proficient female professionals in the early- to mid-stages of their careers to volunteer for SCinet, the group responsible for designing and building the world's fastest temporary network at the annual International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis, also known as SC. Over its nearly decade-long tenure, the program has remained adaptive to the evolving demands of the contemporary workforce. It has done this through financial support, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. At TNC24, WINS is proud to unveil its global outreach initiative and invites applications from international candidates eager to participate in this groundbreaking endeavor.
What will the TNC audience take away from your talk
After our talk, the audience will learn how WINS is making an impact measurably on a small scale. The audience will also be informed of the valuable opportunity for themselves or their colleagues to apply to the program, the achievements of WINS and the plans to grow the program.
