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How 7 Tech Companies Are Fighting Workplace Sexism

Workplace sexism in the tech industry is far too common. But these companies are using hiring, policies, transparency, and even technology itself to change that.
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Women in STEM: 20 Organizations Working to Close Tech’s Gender Gap

The gender gap in STEM industries is still way too wide. But it’s narrowing all the time, thanks in no small part to the work of these 20 teaching organizations.
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Be Inspired: 30 Female-Identifying Coders You Should be Following on Twitter

Here are 30 female-identifying coders you can follow and learn from as you make your own career in software development.
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7 Developers Who Are Thriving in a Second Career in Coding

A second career in coding is a real possibility for almost anyone. Just ask these coders who have made the transition into the world of software development.
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3 Days of Awesome Women: Grace Hopper Celebration 2018

Michele Cantos, Director of our Grace Hopper Program, attended the annual Grace Hopper Celebration in Houston. Check out her day-by-day recap of the amazing women she encountered at this event--and grab some digital swag for yourself.
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Bootcamp Grads Become the Most Well-Rounded Programmers

Liz Phillips started off in theater and production design and ended up at Grace Hopper feeling burned out and in dire need of a change. Follow along with her journey to find out how Grace Hopper restored her sanity and why she works to recruit other women alums to her company.
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Beyond Big Tech: 4 Tech-Adjacent Industries That Need Developers Right Now

A developer’s career doesn’t begin and end with tech companies. There’s a whole world of tech-adjacent industries out there hungry for coders. Learn which is right for you.
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Finding Support Within the Women’s Coding Community

Jamie Lau was drawn to Grace Hopper Program's goal of making tech education more accessible to women--and now she's a software engineer. See how she did it.
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Step In to Your Power: How This Tech-Curious Lesbian Transformed Her Life at Fullstack

After a frugal youth, $100K+ in student loans, and 7 unfulfilling years in finance, Noelle found her place in tech & wants other LGBTQIA+ folks to do the same.
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Making Women the Smartest Coders in the Room

Katy wants women to become the smartest coders in the room. How? Coding bootcamps like Grace Hopper Program. Read her story and see if her path is right for you.
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What Do Software Engineers Do? Job Types, Training, and Salary

With the job outlook for software engineers predicted to grow at 21% over the next 9 years, you may be wondering, "What do software engineers do?" Learn about types of software engineers, jobs and salaries, and how to become a software engineer.
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How to Get a High-Paying Job as a Software Engineer

From the skills and training you need to salary estimates based on location, follow these steps to land a job in software engineering.
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