New partnership aims to get more girls to choose technology subjects
The technology industry in Norway has for many years faced a challenge with gender imbalance. Figures show that fewer than one in three students in technological education programs today are women. To change this, the organization Tekna has entered into a new partnership with Girl Tech Norway.
The goal of the collaboration is to increase interest in science and technology among girls at a young age. By offering more arenas for learning and inspiration, the organizations hope that more girls will see the opportunities that exist within these fields.
Research shows that early exposure to technology can have a major impact on later study choices. Through joint projects, they will reach out to schools and youth environments to show that technology is an exciting and important field for everyone, regardless of gender.
There is a great need for technological expertise in the Norwegian labor market in the years to come. By recruiting from the entire population, the industry will be better equipped to meet the challenges of the future.
The collaboration between Tekna and Girl Tech Norway is an important step on the road toward a more balanced technology industry. Both parties look forward to starting the work of motivating the next generation to choose science subjects.