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International Girls in ICT Day
Girls in ICT Day is a tremendous opportunity to come together, learn from, and celebrate women who are making a difference in the field of information, Communications and Technology, or ICT. You’ll find a variety of online and in-person events that offer inspiration, support, and learning.
Get inspired
Discover how to harness your unique strengths, believe in yourself, and prepare to seize the opportunities ahead.
Earn recognition
Get recognized for participating in this event. Watch the broadcast, validate you participated with a short survey, and earn a certificate.
Gain the skills to launch a career in tech for free
Join our three-week global learn-a-thon to gain the essential skills for careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).
Engage with your local community
Look for announcements about a Cisco office, school, or university, to learn in-person how to embark on a successful career in STEM.
The IT field needs more women - you can be one of them
29.2%
of STEM workers are female, despite representing around half of the workforce.
12.4%
of females are in high-level leadership roles such as VP & C suite.
30%
of AI workers are female, highlighting the gender gap in the industry.
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