Module 4 LEARNING POINT 9
Read the texts about positive action and Riga TechGirls (an initiative aimed at offering free technology courses to women to promote gender equality in the tech industry)
positive action - action to make education, employment, etc. available to members of groups who have traditionally been treated unfairly, for example because of their race or sex (https://dictionary.cambridge.org/pl/dictionary/english/positive-action#google_vignette)
Riga TechGirls Initiative to Empower Women in Technology
Riga TechGirls (https://rigatechgirls.com/), an organization dedicated to promoting gender equality in the tech industry, offers free courses specifically designed for women to develop their knowledge and skills in technology. These courses cover a wide range of tech-related subjects, such as coding, data analysis, cybersecurity, and digital design, and are aimed at bridging the gender gap in the tech sector.
Employers in the technology industry can take positive action by partnering with Riga TechGirls to support women in these courses through mentorship opportunities, internships, and career placement programs. By actively participating in such initiatives, employers help address the underrepresentation of women in technology and provide targeted support to individuals who may face disadvantages in accessing educational and career opportunities in this field.