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Queensland tech workforce set to double, adding 200,000 jobs by 2035

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Queensland's tech workforce is set to double by 2035, adding 200,000 jobs and boosting its AUD $15 billion contribution to the economy.
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Exclusive: How Kinetic IT's traineeships address the tech skills shortage

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Kinetic IT expands traineeships, focusing on diversity and practical skills to combat Australia's tech talent shortage and boost workforce inclusion.
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How women can continue to foster fulfilling high-tech careers in the AI age

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Women comprise just 20% of Australia's tech workforce, yet specialising and lifelong learning can help them thrive in the evolving AI-driven IT sector.
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NetApp & Nasscom Foundation launch AI skills drive in India

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NetApp partners with Nasscom Foundation to train underserved Indian engineering graduates in AI and data science, enhancing skills and job readiness.
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TechWorks launches initiative to boost UK women in technology

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TechWorks launches Women in TechWorks to boost UK women's careers in tech, focusing on recruitment, retention, mentoring and celebrating achievements.
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Leaders call for federal budget to prioritise SMBs, inclusive AI

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Canada's federal budget aims to boost digital growth with AI investment, support for small businesses, and initiatives empowering women in the tech workforce.
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Sarah Armstrong Smith to deliver keynotes on cyber resilience

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Cybersecurity expert Sarah Armstrong Smith will deliver keynotes worldwide, sharing crisis insights to boost business resilience and innovation from 2025.
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La Fosse launches UNBOUND to boost women’s tech progression

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La Fosse has launched UNBOUND, a UK mentorship programme supporting women in tech with senior sponsorship and peer networks to boost career progression.
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Report reveals perceptions gap on barriers for women in tech

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Acronis' 2025 Women in Tech Report reveals men and women strongly differ on perceptions of career barriers and bias in the technology sector worldwide.
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Aware Super appoints Richard Exton to lead technology strategy

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Aware Super names Richard Exton as Chief Technology and Data Officer to boost AI and digital services for 1.2 million members from November.
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Tasmania’s tech workforce to triple as digital skills surge by 2035

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Tasmania’s tech workforce is set to nearly triple to over 32,000 by 2035, driven by a surge in digital skills and AUD $1.1 billion sector growth.
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Female IT leaders urge action on gender gap in senior AI roles

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A survey of UK female IT leaders reveals concern over gender bias in senior AI roles, urging firms to improve training and diverse leadership in AI development.
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AI set to widen gender skills gap in UK’s GBP £1 trillion tech

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AI adoption is forecast to widen the gender skills gap in the UK’s GBP £1 trillion tech sector, raising concerns over equality in emerging industries.
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South Australia’s tech workforce to double, adding AUD $5 billion

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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South Australia’s tech workforce is set to nearly double by 2035, boosting the economy by AUD $5 billion and creating 49,000 new skilled jobs.
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BDC funds CAD $50 million for women-led SMB acquisitions

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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Through the bank's Thrive ETA Fund, the funding supports women in buying and operating Canadian businesses to boost ownership diversity.
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QCase digital platform wins top public sector honour in Queensland

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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The QCase digital platform has won the Public Sector Excellence Award in Queensland, revolutionising court processes and championing women-led innovation.
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Kiwi app designed to ease family stress outpaces Tinder, Hinge

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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New Zealand’s PAM app, designed to ease family admin stress, has climbed to number two in Apple’s Lifestyle charts, surpassing Tinder and Hinge.
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Ecommpay shortlisted for three Women in Tech Employer Awards

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Ecommpay is a finalist in three categories at the 2025 Women in Tech Employer Awards, celebrating its commitment to inclusivity and diversity in tech.
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Canadian women in cybersecurity making waves coast to coast

Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
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Canadian women are driving innovation and leadership in cybersecurity, reshaping the industry's future with expertise and determination.
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Queensland celebrates women’s achievements at annual STEM awards

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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Queensland honoured 11 women leaders at the 28th Women in Technology Awards, celebrating achievements across STEM fields with the theme ‘Stronger Together’.