Girls Power Tech Inspires the Next Generation of Tech Leaders

Girls Power Tech Inspires the Next Generation of Tech Leaders

The future of technology is bright, especially after the resounding success of the 7th annual Cisco Girls Power Tech, held at the Cisco campus in Richardson, Texas, on April 17, 2025! Girls Power Tech Leaders This impactful event connected 73 bright young students with the vast potential of STEM, supported by 13 dedicated educators. These talented participants hail from Cisco Networking Academy schools, a strategic partnership that allows us to effectively reach and inspire the…

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Breaking Down Barriers, Welcoming New Talent: Celebrate International Girls in ICT Day with Cisco

Breaking Down Barriers, Welcoming New Talent: Celebrate International Girls in ICT Day with Cisco

International Girls in ICT Day is the ideal time to shine a spotlight on the technology industry and encourage and inspire girls and women of all ages to explore a wide range of career opportunities—those they may not have previously considered—in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This global initiative, led by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), will be held on April 24, 2025. It’s something I’m personally incredibly passionate about—let me tell you why! Girls…

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Shifting gender stereotypes: ten years of Women Rock-IT

Shifting gender stereotypes: ten years of Women Rock-IT

Ten years ago, Cisco Networking Academy launched the Women Rock-IT initiative in the APJC region to help address the gender imbalance in the tech industry. The program was designed to show young women that there is a future for them in tech, with activities including Learn-A-Thons, volunteer events, and live virtual broadcasts featuring prominent women in IT who could serve as inspiring role-models for Women Rock-IT participants. During this time, Women Rock-IT has hosted 82…

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