CIO OPINION organization that I founded with Angélica Lichilin , we believe that the key to closing the digital divide lies in female talent .
To get to this position , there are several tasks that need to be achieved . The first of these is to make these careers attractive to females . Secondly , there needs to be positive role models for females . Thirdly , we need to identify why females leave these careers in both rural and urban areas . We need to take measures to prevent this and make adjustments .
The first task is already advancing , although it is still necessary to promote technology careers . Organizations such as Girls4Code , public programs and private entities have encouraged the adoption of computational thinking spaces in urban and rural areas .
The important factor is that there is enough interest in these careers to satisfy supply .
The second duty completes the first one . At the same time , it is necessary to advance with the challenge of closing the gender gap in leading positions in IT organizations . Choosing a profession depends not only on our tastes but also on the people who inspire us .
Role models are essential from childhood and adolescence because they help us navigate our identity and pursue our adult dreams . A group of psychology professors at the University of Washington points out that it is difficult to find a career when these models do not exist , especially for professions with a more significant male presence .
Choosing a profession depends not only on our tastes but also on the people who inspire us .
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