In partnership with Doris IT

The UK has one of the fastest growing digital sectors in the world, with over 1.64 million digital tech jobs to offer and growth rate of double non digital sectors (Tech Nation report 2017). Yet when it comes to recruiting talent, the sector is facing numerous challenges. A widening digital skills gap coupled with a lack of diversity in applicants are just two of the factors slowing down our growth. On the flip side, for individuals seeking to get into the sector it can also be confusing and difficult to determine what skills you need.

In this edition of our Women in Tech Meetup supported by Doris IT, our industry panel will discuss emerging alternative routes into the sector, such as the rise in apprenticeships and coding bootcamps, alongside exploring better ways for Liverpool’s tech industry to recruit the new talent it needs.

Come along with your ideas, comments, questions and join the debate!

Our brilliant panel

Amul Batra, Director of Talent and Partnerships at North Coders

Jo Morfee, Co-Founder of InnovateHer and Director of Liverpool Girl Geeks

Katie Goldrick, Content Coordinator at Doris IT on assignment at The Co-operative Group

Rob Waterhouse, Development Manager at Shop Direct Group

Chaired by Amy Gornall, PR & Marketing Coordinator at Doris IT

Is this event for me?

ALL WELCOME! This is an event for everyone who is interested in technology, science, maths, arts and creativity. All are welcome, regardless of background or identity.

Come to this event:

• If you want to find out more about the tech industry and how you can have a career in it, this event is for you.

• If you are a designer, developer, marketer, project manager, technician, scientist, games designer, computer science student… - this event is for you.

• If you are bewildered by technology and want to learn more about how to harness it in any capacity, this event is for you.

• Want to meet your peers and role models, and join us to support our mission of achieving gender diversity in the sector.

Speaker Bios… coming soon