Why aren’t there more women in technology?
Our mission is for women to be equal participants in creating and developing the new tech businesses, products and services that shape our world.
But this mission isn’t so simple. Women are underrepresented in our industry and part of our challenge is changing the perception of what a career in technology offers. We believe that increasing the number of women in tech will add essential diversity to our sector and help inspire the next generation.
Her Tech Talent is PwC’s programme designed to tackle some of these issues.
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Meet some of our technologists
How we’re inspiring women and girls to consider a career in technology
Explore some of the research and resources we have to support women and girls at key stages of their personal and professional lives, helping to create a pipeline of future tech talent.
Students
The technology gender gap starts at school and persists through every stage of girls’ and women’s lives. According to our own research, school girls are being put off tech subjects and careers and only 3% of them say a career in technology is their first choice.
Graduates and apprentices
For those who want a blend of work experience and study, we offer Technology Degree Apprenticeships to school and college leavers, and graduate programmes to university leavers.
Teachers
To change the ratio and boost the diversity of future technologists, we need to inspire students to consider a career in technology. Tech We Can provides free lesson plans and resources for teachers and schools in the UK.
Parents and carers
We provide advice and support for balancing work and home life, as well as options for coming back into the workplace after short or long-term absences.
Working parents / carers bring huge value to our firm and we want to ensure that they are supported at every stage.
Flexible workers
We know that everyones lives are different and that traditional working patterns might not be right for you.
Our Flexible Careers Network (FCN) is one way we offer the flexibility you might need to continue to progress your ambitions. This is a network of individuals who have registered their interest to join PwC on a flexible contract.
Working later in life
We’re committed to creating an environment that enables our people to prioritise their wellbeing and take care of themselves.
For older women in particular, our Be Well, Work Well initiative includes guidance on menopause in the workplace and financial wellbeing.
Job opportunities for women in technology
We’re an inclusive environment for women working in technology and our recruitment strategy and values reflect this. We offer five routes for women to start or continue, their career in technology with us.
How we're inspiring women and girls
School and college student work experience
Virtual Insight programme for students in Year 12 of school or college (Year 13 in Northern Ireland and S5 in Scotland)
School and college leaver careers
Technology Degree Apprenticeships for those that want a blend of study and work experience
Graduate and undergraduate programmes
Women in Business programme where you'll get the chance to spend time with a range of people across our business
The Tech She Can Charter
The Tech She Can Charter is a commitment by organisations to work together to increase the number of women pursuing and working in technology roles in the UK. Initially founded by PwC UK in 2018 as a collaboration between 18 organisations, Tech She Can celebrated its launch as an independent charity in September 2021.
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