Diversity and Inclusion Archives - Page 10 of 13

Tapping into neurodivergent talent could close tech skills gap, says ScotlandIS CEO

By updatesPosted on 22nd July 202122nd July 2021Posted in ScotlandISCyber, Skills, Diversity and Inclusion, ScotlandIS News

Check out this column from our own Karen Meechan, in conjunction with Skills Development Scotland, giving her perspective on recruiting neurodivergent talent. In Scotland, one in ten individuals are neurodivergent. Yet a clear focus on how we can support and

ScotlandIS CEO recognised as leading figure of Scotland’s edutech scene

By updatesPosted on 2nd July 20212nd July 2021Posted in Skills, Diversity and Inclusion, ScotlandIS News

ScotlandIS Interim CEO, Karen Meechan has been recognised by FutureScot in their article featuring the ‘stand-out stars of Scotland’s digital technology education sector’. Named amongst 30 leading figures in Scotland’s edutech landscape – including Toni Scullion, founder of dressCode, and

This year’s Be-IT Research Project: Sexism, Diversity & Inclusion

By updatesPosted on 1st July 20211st July 2021Posted in Member News, Diversity and Inclusion

This blog from Nikola Kelly, MD of Be-IT, and Alastair Blair, thePotentMix, introduces their summer research project which explores the current opinions on sexism and gender diversity in the IT industry, and the degree to which these have changed in

Gender Diversity in Cyber Security Leadership to be Tackled in New Government & Industry Backed Initiative

By updatesPosted on 23rd June 202123rd June 2021Posted in ScotlandISCyber, Diversity and Inclusion, ScotlandIS News, Opportunity

Following on from the success of the recent “Empowering Women to Lead Digital Transformation” Programme, which culminates in a graduation event for its first cohort next week, ScotlandIS, The Scottish Government and the Scottish Digital Academy have joined forces again

NCSC & KPMG: Diversity & Inclusion Survey 2021

By updatesPosted on 21st June 202121st June 2021Posted in ScotlandISCyber, Diversity and Inclusion, Industry News

The NCSC and KPMG UK have launched the 2021 diversity and inclusion survey for the cyber security industry. The global pandemic has accelerated the use of online services, products and communications, and in turn the demand for skills to protect

Scottish Government’s Head of Digital Transformation Final Speaker to Address Women in Digital Leadership Programme

By updatesPosted on 8th June 20218th June 2021Posted in Member News, Diversity and Inclusion, ScotlandIS News

“Empowering Women to Lead Digital Transformation”, an innovative new programme designed to address the issue of gender diversity in tech leadership, is coming to the end of its first 3-month cohort. The new initiative, led by industry coaching experts Empowering-You

“Empowering…” Initiative Receives Backing for Autumn Cohort and Launches new Programme for Women in Cyber Security

By updatesPosted on 2nd June 20212nd June 2021Posted in ScotlandISCyber, Diversity and Inclusion, ScotlandIS News

Following on from the success of the inaugural “Empowering Women to Lead Digital Transformation” Programme, a second cohort has now been confirmed to run in the Autumn and the call for applications from women who aspire to be the next

Deloitte’s Public Sector Lead to Share Leadership Journey with Digital Transformation Programme

By updatesPosted on 18th May 202119th May 2021Posted in Diversity and Inclusion, ScotlandIS News

The latest gathering of the “Empowering Women to Lead Digital Transformation” Programme takes place this week, at a session run by Deloitte’s Angela Mitchell. The new initiative, launched in April by Empowering-You and supported by ScotlandIS, The Scottish Government and

ScotlandIS team member appointed to digital charity board

By updatesPosted on 12th May 202112th May 2021Posted in Skills, Diversity and Inclusion, ScotlandIS News

Congratulations to ScotlandIS Head of Cyber, Ciara Mitchell, who is now a board trustee for ACE IT Scotland. ACE IT is an Edinburgh charity which helps older people learn and stay up to date on digital skills. Ciara has stated

MIT Solve Global Challenge: Digital Inclusion

By updatesPosted on 11th May 202111th May 2021Posted in Diversity and Inclusion, Opportunity

How can everyone have access to the digital economy? The pandemic has exacerbated the need to be connected in order to access jobs, training, and markets. However, the digital economy excludes over half of the world’s population who remain disconnected from the web,