Based in Charleston, this startup aims to help women in technology by addressing female employee turnover rates. Founded by Carolyn Finch, PowerHouse offers education and experience for women having a difficult time entering the tech industry and keeping long-term careers.
Through PowerHouse, you can learn to code and join their development team once trained. For technology companies, they also help hire developers. With an objective to "create the ultimate culture of growth and learning that develops excellent talent who can harness their passion to build the best solutions possible for our partners and clients," the new venture focuses on providing continuous support in addition to training and work experience.
Even though many initiatives exist to include women in technology, the gender gap remains and PowerHouse gives practical solutions.
Turnover-Addressing Developer Platforms
PowerHouse Helps Women in Technology Find and Keep Jobs
Trend Themes
1. Female-in-tech Empowerment - Startups can create platforms focused on helping women in tech to address the issue of female employee turnover rates.
2. Inclusive Tech Education - Creating formal and informal education systems aimed at women to provide increased access to tech education opportunities.
3. Diversity and Inclusion Support - Creating programs and initiatives that encourage companies to support and mentor women pursuing tech careers to increase the gender parity currently faced in the industry.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - Tech companies can partner with platforms aimed at female-in-tech empowerment to diversify and improve their work culture.
2. Education - Educational institutions can focus on offering more inclusive tech educational programs that cater to women's requirements and improve their knowledge in the field.
3. Human Resources - Human resources professionals can provide support in creating Diversity and Inclusion programs and initiatives to encourage companies to support women pursuing tech careers and create a gender-balanced working environment.