Women and technology: A review of training initiatives |
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Authors: | Sue Cox Ailsa Swarbrick |
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Institution: | 1. Health and Safety Management, Centre for Extension Studies , Loughborough University of Technology , Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK;2. Open University , Yorkshire Region, Fairfax House, Merrion Street, Leeds, LS2 8JU, UK |
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Abstract: | Abstract This paper considers the entry of women into technological areas of work, their subsequent career progression and return to work after a career break. It considers the development of those training programmes and related initiatives which have attempted to encourage girls and young women to enter non-traditional areas of work, and others which help women return to work after a career break. It emphasizes that such training needs to address the psychological and social issues which arise, as well as provide for new technical knowledge and skills. In doing so it reviews some of the courses which are currently available and comments on their apparent success. In its concluding problems it refers to the on-going problem of funding such training and of providing a supportive database. |
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Keywords: | Women technology training career development and stress |
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