Quickline partnership helps fix technology gender gap

A new partnership between Quickline Communications and careers Tech She Can will tackle the issue of gender disparity in technology roles across the UK.

The collaboration aims to inspire young girls and women to pursue careers in technology, with a particular focus on schoolchildren in West and South Yorkshire.

Through this new partnership, Quickline has enabled Tech She Can to expand its educational team with the recruitment of two new regionally based teachers dedicated to schools in West and South Yorkshire. Funded by Quickline, these educators will deliver inspiring tech resources and visit partnered schools each half term, helping to reach children early on in their education.

In addition, a new classroom resource called ‘Tech for Connectivity’ will launch soon, aimed at teaching primary and secondary students how technology facilitates online communication. The lesson will feature a new animation that explores the technology behind Wi-Fi and aims to spark interest in tech careers.

Julie Holmes, Social Value Manager at Quickline, said: “It’s especially rewarding to support projects that target primary school children. At Quickline, we’re committed to breaking down barriers and opening doors for the next generation of innovators.”