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The research findings on young girls and their views on IT in this presentation by Nancy Hammervik will surprise you!
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Main TopicToday and Tomorrow’sWomen in I.T.
U.S. Labor Force Characteristics
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Current Population Survey
72%
28%53%
47%
Overall Labor Force Core IT Occupations
Women
Men
139,944,000 workers as of January 2012 3,656,000 workers as of January 2012
Women account for 47% of the total U.S. labor force, but for only 28% of core IT occupations
Although Still Underrepresented, Women Have Made Some Gains in IT Occupation Employment
Total Men Women
3.3
2.5
0.8
3.7
2.6
1.0
Jan-11 Jan-12
Men
Women
Total
5.1%
28.9%
10.8%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Current Population Survey
Millions of Workers in Core IT Occupations
Percent Change in Employment in Core IT Occupations: Jan ’12 vs. Jan ’11
Seems we are gaining some momentum!
Some thoughts on why – • With some 300,000 open I.T positions in
the U.S. (due to lack of skilled labor), women stand a greater chance of getting that job offer
• Many I.T. opportunities in Healthcare – a field women have a strong presence in
• Overall, we are making progress!
Percent of Workers by IT Occupation
Computer control programmers and operators
Computer hardware engineers
Computer and office machine repair
Network and computer systems administrators
Computer software engineers
Computer programmers
Network systems and data communications analysts
Computer support specialists
Computer and information systems managers
Computer scientists and systems analysts
Database administrators
Computer operators
Medical records and health info technicians
96%
90%
89%
84%
79%
78%
74%
72%
70%
70%
64%
52%
12%
4%
10%
11%
17%
21%
22%
26%
28%
30%
31%
36%
49%
88%
WomenMen
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Current Population Survey
Percent of Bachelor’s Degrees Conferred by Field of Study: 1969-1970 Time Period
Social sciences and history
Psychology
Physical sciences and science technologies
Mathematics
Health professions and related sciences
Engineering
Education
Computer and information science
Business management and administrative services
Biological sciences and life sciences
Agriculture and natural resources
Accounting
TOTAL BACHELOR'S DEGREES
64%
57%
86%
63%
31%
99%
25%
87%
91%
70%
96%
91%
57%
36%
43%
14%
37%
69%
1%
75%
13%
9%
30%
4%
9%
43%
WomenMen
Source: U.S. Department of Education
Percent of Bachelor’s Degrees Conferred by Field of Study: 2000-2001 Time Period
Social sciences and history
Psychology
Physical sciences and science technologies
Mathematics
Health professions and related sciences
Engineering
Education
Computer and information science
Business management and administrative services
Biological sciences and life sciences
Agriculture and natural resources
Accounting
TOTAL BACHELOR'S DEGREES
48%
27%
59%
52%
16%
80%
23%
72%
51%
40%
55%
39%
43%
52%
73%
41%
48%
84%
20%
77%
28%
49%
60%
45%
61%
57%
WomenMen
Source: U.S. Department of Education
A Flip-Flop!
• In 1970, 57% of bachelor degrees went to men. In 2000, 57% went to women
• We are not seeing similar growth in STEM degrees
• Many of the women in I.T. hold general business degrees, marketing or communications – and found their way into I.T.
YOUNG WOMEN AND I.T.
Teens and Young Adults Love Technology
Age Gender
Relationship with Technology
Total 13-17 years 18-24 years Boys Girls
Love technology 74% 73% 74% 82% 65%
Like technology 23% 23% 23% 16% 30%
Technology is just okay
3% 4% 2% 2% 4%
Dislike technology 0% 0% 1% 0% 0%
Note: for this question, technology was positioned and encompassing products such as computers, software apps and mobile devices
Base: Total 1002 respondents, 13-17 years=503, 18-24 years=499, Male=501, Female=501
Wow!
• 95% of young girls like or love I.T.!!
Teens Put Their Tech Skills to Use in Helping Family Members and Friends
Never or Seldomly
Occassionally provide
Frequently provide "tech support"
5%
32%
63%
8%
38%
53%
GirlsBoys
Overall, 585 frequently provide “tech support” such as answering questions or troubleshooting issues with computers, software or mobile devices for family members or friends
Base: Total 503 13-17 years, Male=252, Female= 251
They’re half way there
• 68% of young girls surveyed say they occasionally or frequently help others with tech support!!
• Encourage them to make a career out of it!
Love of Technology Doesn’t Always Translate to Career Interest
Don't know/ haven't thought about it
Not interested
May be interested
Definitely interested in a career in IT
11%
15%
48%
26%
15%
38%
38%
9%
GirlsBoys
Overall, 18% of teens and young adults say they are definitely interested in a career in IT, while 43% say they may be interested
Base: Total 1002 respondents, 13-17 years=503, 18-24 years=499, Male=501, Female=501
Many Teens do NOT Have First-Hand Knowledge of What It Is Like Work in IT
Incidence of personally knowing someone that works in the IT industry or an IT occupation
Girls
Boys
All Respondents
77%
66%
61%
33%
44%
39%
Yes, personally know someone (family member, family friend etc.) that works in the IT industry or an IT oc-cupationNo or don't know
Base: Total 503 13-17 years, Male=252, Female= 251
Do your part!
• 77% of young women say they don’t even know anyone that works in the I.T. industry
• Take the time to share what you do with the young girls in your life – inspire them!
• Encourage your organization or community group to have a “Young Women in I.T.” day
• Stay tuned for packaged content coming from CompTIA that you can share with your local schools and community groups