Mentorship stories
The initiative will give 500 students in Australia and New Zealand mentoring, pitching practice and exposure to tech careers over the next year.
The appointment is set to broaden Nikon's mentoring push, with a seasoned Getty Images sports photographer guiding younger talent in Australia.
With women still only 17% of cyber workers in the UK and Australia, executives warn AI could deepen security blind spots unless talent widens.
With women at just 17% of Australia's cyber workforce, leaders warn AI could widen shortages unless firms widen recruitment.
AI-driven cyber threats are sharpening the talent crunch, as women still account for just 22% of the global workforce.
A widening talent shortage and AI-driven threats are forcing security firms to treat more women in the field as a business priority.
Progress remains patchy in cybersecurity, where women still hold just about 22% of jobs and senior gaps persist despite rising demand.
AI is forcing law firms to rethink how junior lawyers learn, with judgement, client exposure and office proximity becoming more important.
The programme gives staff a route to turn workplace ideas into customer solutions and patentable intellectual property, as AI speeds up competition.
Support from Logitech gave the 48-hour Sydney event prizes and kit, helping more than 30 teenagers build projects and connect across borders.
Skills shortages in Canberra's cyber sector are being tackled through awards for women, mentors and employers boosting inclusion.
Entry-level tech staff are most likely to worry about workplace culture, with 43% in Australia saying they face an entrenched boys' club.
AI is pushing many Canadians to change course, with 54% rethinking their studies or careers and most worried about CUSMA talks.
The award aims to widen Canada's cybersecurity talent pipeline as women remain underrepresented in the fast-growing sector.
AI is unsettling young Australians' job plans as WORK180 warns one in four jobseekers have been searching for work for over a year.
Recognition comes as her coaching business expands its AI platform, aiming to help technical professionals turn expertise into influence.
Only 29% of UK tech staff are women or non-binary, as the software supplier backs mentoring and career support to narrow the gap.
Startups with working AI products can win USD $25,000 and access to accountants as firms test automation for audit, tax and advisory work.
Many Canadian staff fear AI spending is outpacing training, with 51% saying employers favour new tools over career development.
The awards aim to widen Māori access to tech careers by funding study, mentoring and business links for 18- to 25-year-olds.
