Graduate Certificate in Gender and Tech Mentorship
Published on June 23, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to the podcast! Today, we're talking with Dr. Jane Smith, who's here to tell us about an exciting new course: the Graduate Certificate in Gender and Tech Mentorship. Dr. Smith, can you tell us what motivated you to create this program? GUEST: Absolutely! I've noticed a lack of diversity in tech mentorship, and I wanted to help address that issue. This program aims to empower aspiring and current mentors, tech professionals, and educators with the skills they need to support women in tech. HOST: That's fantastic. How does the course tackle the challenge of gender imbalance in the tech industry? GUEST: We focus on providing practical tools and best practices to create inclusive environments. Participants will learn about intersectionality and its impact on career development, enabling them to better understand and address the unique challenges women face in tech. HOST: I see. Could you share any current trends or challenges in promoting gender diversity in the tech field? GUEST: Certainly. One challenge is the need for intersectional approaches, recognizing that gender is just one aspect of diversity. We also need to focus on fostering supportive cultures and addressing unconscious biases in hiring, promotion, and mentorship. HOST: That's so important. Looking to the future, what do you hope this course will achieve in terms of empowering the next generation of female tech leaders? GUEST: Our goal is to create a ripple effect. By equipping mentors and educators with the right skills, we can positively influence the tech industry's culture and promote long-term, systemic change. HOST: Dr. Smith, thank you for joining us today and sharing your insights on the Graduate Certificate in Gender and Tech Mentorship. We're excited to see the impact this course will have on the tech industry. GUEST: Thank you for having me. I'm looking forward to the difference we can make together.
