New partnership to inspire girls to choose technology
The organization Girl Tech Norway has entered into a new partnership with the trade union Tekna. The goal of the partnership is to get more young girls interested in technology and STEM subjects early in their schooling.
The project is aimed specifically at girls in the 5th grade. Through this collaboration, students will have the opportunity to learn about technology through practical tasks and activities. By working on concrete projects, the organizations hope to make the subjects more exciting and understandable.
Today, there is a gender imbalance in many technological professions in Norway. By starting early to build interest, Girl Tech and Tekna want to contribute to more girls later choosing education and careers within these fields.
The initiative is part of a larger effort to ensure that the future labor market has sufficient competence. By giving girls a sense of mastery and knowledge of technology at a young age, they hope to lay the foundation for a more diverse future in the technology industry.