Almost 80% of South African companies are battling to fill tech positions, and women hold just 23% of tech jobs.HyperionDev runs online coding bootcamps to help people acquire certifications in software development, data science and web development.
“Traditional gender stereotypes and social norms often steer women away from science, ttechnology, engineering, and mathematics fields. Also, the lack of prominent female role models in tech can contribute to the perception that technology is not a welcoming arena for women,” says Botes. HyperionDev advocates inclusive learning as the best approach to adopt to create employment opprtunities and address gender disparity.The company defines Inclusive learning as an educational philosophy whereby all students, regardless of their background, identity, or abilities, are provided with equal opportunities to succeed.