This informs the public about the ITU Women in Cyber Mentorship Programme 2023 for young Women. Details about the Program are given below.
About ITU Women in Cyber Mentorship Programme 2023
Women in Cyber, the third year of this programme, aims to empower women to develop skills for better gender inclusion in cybersecurity, helping to tackle the workforce challenges still prevalent in the field such as, unfilled positions, skills gap, and retention challenges.
While women only account for 24% of the workforce, the WiC programme seeks to create a safer cyberspace and increase trust in ICTs by helping to close the workforce and gender gaps in cybersecurity.
Program Details
- INSPIRE: Four keynote webinars with featured speakers who are well-known women in cybersecurity showcase their career paths, hence promoting role models and the perception of women as valuable additions to the cybersecurity workforce.
- TRAIN: Five technical and soft skills training courses that provide participants with skills for professional and personal development.
- EMPOWER: Two mentorship circle sessions with a live platform for participants to further explore professional and personal development topics with high-level women in cybersecurity.
Eligibility
- Minimum 2-3 years of junior level experience in the field of cybersecurity, or seeking to enter the cybersecurity workforce from another junior level ICT or STEM position.
- The programme will be delivered in English. Participants must have a good working knowledge of English.
- A computer and stable internet connection.
- There are no age restrictions.
ITU Women in Cyber Mentorship Programme 2023 Application
For those interested in ITU Women in Cyber Mentorship Programme 2023, open this link to start the application process.
Application Deadline
- The deadline for receipt of applications is 22 May 2023.
Open this link for more details about the ITU Women in Cyber Mentorship Programme 2023.
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