Awards recognize women leading innovation and growth of the technology sector

SALT LAKE CITY (July 2, 2018)—The Women Tech Council (WTC) today announced the finalists for the 2018 Women Tech Awards. Now in their eleventh year, the awards recognize technology-focused women throughout the industry who are driving innovation, creating new technologies, impacting technology companies and inspiring the technology community.

“In their roles spreading from entry-level positions to the c-suite and boardroom, women have been central to the growth of Utah’s tech community by driving innovation and change across the industry,” said Cydni Tetro, president of WTC. “Recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of these women helps strengthen the talent pool across the industry and inspires the next […]

Program inspires girls to pursue STEM through mentoring and hands-on experience

SALT LAKE CITY, June 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — With thousands of open technology jobs nationwide and a huge demand for more women to fill them, Women Tech Council (WTC) today launched the 2018 SheTech Summer Internship program. Building off other STEM activation events and opportunities in SheTech, this program connects high school girls with tech companies throughout Silicon Slopes to gain hands-on experience, mentoring and skills that will help them pursue STEM fields and careers.

“The entire technology ecosystem benefits from a strong, diverse workforce, with cohesive teams that can leverage the talent and skills of many,” said Cydni Tetro, president of WTC. “Helping more women enter […]

Awards recognize key women impacting and leading technology sector

SALT LAKE CITY, May 4, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Women Tech Council (WTC) today announced the opening of nominations for the 2018 Women Tech Awards. Now in their 11th year, the awards program recognizes women across all technology disciplines who are trailblazing new paths, leading and founding technology companies, and building innovative tools, technologies and experiences.

“As Silicon Slopes continues unprecedented technology growth, women are playing a key role in driving that growth in their roles from engineers to software developers and executives,” said Cydni Tetro, president of WTC. “The Women Tech Awards allow us to shine a light on these women and help inspire […]

List recognizes 44 tech companies with active programs to accelerate shattering the glass ceiling for women in tech

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Women Tech Council, a national organization based in Silicon Slopes focused on increasing the number of women in technology, today released the 2018 Shatter List showcasing 44 technology companies that are creating and enacting practices and cultures that remove the glass ceiling. The list is the first research of the technology industry to review and rate the development and successful implementation of measures that create inclusive cultures where women can contribute and succeed.

“Shattering technology’s glass ceiling requires companies to invest more and be actively engaged in creating cultures and activities that […]

Women Tech Awards with Oracle CEO Safra Catz recognize tech leaders expanding and shaping the technology industry

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Women Tech Council (WTC) today announced the recipients of the Women Tech Awards, a program to recognize women across all technology disciplines who are trailblazing new paths, leading and founding technology companies, and building innovative tools, technologies and experiences. The program, now in its 10th year, highlighted seven award recipients, 17 finalists and two university students with Oracle CEO Safra Catz.

“Providing visibility for women in technology is an important catalyst for expanding networks, providing new opportunities and changing organizational cultures,” said Cydni Tetro, Women Tech Council president. “By amplifying the impact […]

Organizations to increase number of women working in technology by changing organizational cultures and creating industry model

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Women Tech Council (WTC) and Silicon Slopes today announced they are working together to create an industry model to attract and retain more women in technology. This model, designed to change tech cultures, will leverage and expand successful diversity and inclusion programs created by WTC while also engaging male executives and boards to help support, encourage and drive initiatives that help accelerate the number of women working for and staying in technology companies.

“Among tech companies, culture is a consistent problem that drives women out of the industry in an average of seven […]

SALT LAKE CITY, July 10, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Women Tech Council (WTC) today announced the finalists for the tenth annual Women Tech Awards, a prestigious honor recognizing technology-focused women who are driving innovation, impacting technology companies, creating new technologies and inspiring the technology community.

“The Women Tech Awards provide the opportunity to recognize and amplify the contributions that women make to the technology industry,” said Cydni Tetro, president of WTC. “From rocket scientists, programmers, data scientists, CIOs, CEOs and product marketing, the awards make the impact of the women in these roles visible and help inspire other women to pursue and continue careers in STEM fields.”

Over the past ten years, the Women Tech […]

2017 Talent Innovation Summit Showcases Leading Companies, Best Practices to Attract and Retain Female Talent