Who we are

Connecting Women in Technology was founded by Accenture, Dell and Microsoft in 2009, and has grown to become a network of over twenty Irish based technology companies with a shared mission to attract, retain and promote women in the technology sector.  

Our vision is to achieve a 50/50 female workforce in the technology sector & 40% women in management across tech companies in Ireland.

Our mission is to harness the power of the collective voice in the technology sector in Ireland, to break the bias, and to relentlessly drive progress towards gender diversity, equity and inclusion to fuel innovation and accelerate economic growth.

Our culture is built on our collective power to empower. 

Be visible. Be vocal. Be vibrant.

 

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What We Do

We build a community of engaged female professionals who are connected through our shared vision, values and passion. We empower our network as we collectively strive to attract female talent, provide growth opportunities to retain female workforce and promote women in order to help them thrive in the technology industry.

With our Attract Pillar we run educational and interactive programs for students and teachers to enable future female pipeline in technology. 

Our Retain Pillar enables the development and delivery of a peer network across top IT companies in Ireland to support the growth and development of female workforce.

Through our Promote Pillar there are opportunities for our companies to attend networking events, to showcase female role models, and to strengthen & scale diversity, equity and inclusivity programs within their companies. 

Supported by CWiT

Our collaborative network shows the power of strength in partnerships and we are proud and willing as a network to support many initiatives led by partners or CWiT companies.

Piloted by Accenture, DCU and 30% club in 2016, this programme has now extended to a number of companies that members of CWIT and/or 30%Club. The objective of the programme is to provide pre-service teachers with first-hand experience of working in technology sector, dispel any misconception they may have about what type of people work in the sector and expose them to sheer variety of roles that exist and career paths that people take. Teachers are one of the biggest influencers for young people making subject and career choices and as these teachers with exposure to the industry embark on their pedagogical career they will be able to bring some of the transferrable skills like problem solving, brainstorming, design thinking skills they acquire from their internship to their classroom, and draw on their own experience and personal links to the industry to guide their pupils, particularly female students, towards pursuit of education and career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).

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CWIT has partnered with Teen-Turn, an organisation that works with girls from DEIS schools and disadvantaged communities, to identify girls with academic promise, placing them in ‘Teen-Turnships’ so they can picture themselves in Tech careers. Teen-Turn aims to influence course decision-making processes, inform participants on education and career options and combat stereotypes by strategically changing how girls identify with technology career environments through work placements and after school activities. As learning in the presence of female role models has been shown to impact girl’s self-image and confidence, encouraging girls to see themselves in new ways and stimulate new interests, female company representatives mentor Teen-Turn participants, perpetuating interest and enthusiasm. More girls exploring and gaining an interest in technology will lead to more women earning technology qualifications, thus meeting a demand for skills that is currently outpacing supply.

Find out more about Teen Turn

Digital Futures is a program developed to raise students’ awareness of the diverse nature of career opportunities in the technology sector and promote STEM careers throughout Ireland. The program consists of an interactive presentation designed to be delivered in secondary schools and is ideally suited for Transition year students (Age 15-18), before they choose their Leaving Cert subjects. However, it may also be of interest to 5th and 6th year students who are considering their CAO choices. A number of CWIT member companies and partners deliver this program across Ireland, reaching in excess of 4,000 students each year.

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Tech We Can is a PWC initiative which is aimed at primary school pupils between 9 and 13 years. These sessions will be delivered both virtually and in person by CWiT volunteers and aim to inspire these pupils about technology.

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News

All the latest news and updates from the Connecting Women in Technology community. 

Careers

Our member companies are always looking for talented professionals to join their teams. Learn more about each company and click to check out the many career opportunities available. 

Accenture
Accenture
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Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions — underpinned by the world’s largest delivery network — Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders.
AMD
AMD
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At AMD, we are leading the industry transformation to build an adaptable, intelligent world. From self-driving cars, to world-record genome processing, to AI and big data, to the world's first 5G networks, we empower the world's builders and visionaries whose ideas solve every day problems and enhance people's lives.
Avanade
Avanade
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Avanade is the leading provider of innovative digital and cloud services, business solutions and design-led experiences on the Microsoft ecosystem, and the power behind the Accenture Microsoft Business Group.
BT
BT
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BT is one of Ireland’s leading communication providers serving multinationals, major indigenous and public sector organisations. Our purpose is to use the power of communications to make a better world. To do this, we bring together the best networks, technology and people to make connections, drive innovation and create new possibilities.
Dell Technologies
Dell Technologies
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Dell Technologies is a global technology company that provides a wide range of innovative solutions and services to empower organizations and individuals to achieve their goals. With a strong focus on digital transformation, Dell Technologies aims to enable customers to harness the power of technology to drive progress and success. At its core, Dell Technologies is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences by providing cutting-edge technology solutions that address the unique needs and challenges of businesses and individuals. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of products, including personal computers, servers, storage devices, networking equipment, software, cyber security and AI solutions. These offerings are designed to optimize performance, enhance productivity, and drive efficiency across various industries and sectors. Dell Technologies places a strong emphasis on fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration to drive breakthrough ideas and solutions. Through its open and inclusive work environment, Dell Technologies encourages employees to share their diverse perspectives and contribute to the collective success of the organization.
eir
eir
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eir is the principal provider of fixed-line and mobile telecoms services in Ireland; and the largest telecoms infrastructure investor in the country. Our network reaches every community across Ireland and our vision is to be at the centre of the digital world.
Ergo
Ergo
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Prepared for Today. Planning for Tomorrow.

We are trusted IT experts. By providing bespoke and insights-led advice, expert IT implementation and proactive managed services, we partner with organisations to help them become more agile, more efficient, more compliant, and better equipped for long-term growth.

Empower. Engage. Enjoy.

By joining Ergo, you will be part of an unique community culture that prioritises your progression and success, building a strong foundation for your future. Ergo obsess about promoting diversity, inclusivity and collaboration, connecting you with colleagues and clients alike. Ergo are proud to have created a positive, supportive work environment that fosters enjoyment, fulfilment and growth.
Ericsson
Ericsson
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Ericsson is one of the leading providers of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to service providers. We enable the full value of connectivity by creating game-changing technology and services that are easy to use, adopt, and scale, making our customers successful in a fully connected world.
ESB
ESB
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Established in 1927, ESB is Ireland’s foremost energy company. We’re driven by an unwavering commitment to deliver a brighter future for our customers and the communities we serve.

We believe that electricity is a social good that should be accessible and affordable for all. We also believe in acting with integrity and transparency, protecting the world around us and creating an inclusive and flexible culture that protects and empowers people.

We are constantly driven to make a difference. Across our diverse range of businesses, we use our capability and expertise to develop smart and sustainable energy solutions to tackle climate change, one of the biggest challenges facing society today.

By delivering reliable, affordable and sustainable solutions for a zero-carbon world, we continue to transform lives and enable social and economic progress and change. This is our purpose.
HPE
HPE
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Hewlett Packard Enteprise is the global edge-to-cloud platform-as-a-service company that helps organizations accelerate outcomes by unlocking value from all of their data, everywhere. Built on decades of reimagining the future and innovating to advance the way people live and work, HPE delivers unique, open and intelligent technology solutions, with a consistent experience across all clouds and edges, to help customers develop new business models, engage in new ways, and increase operational performance.
IBM
IBM
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IBM is a multi-national technology company, leading advances in AI, automation and hybrid cloud solutions. Founded in 1911, IBM has a presence in over 175 countries where we bring together all the necessary technology and services to help our clients solve their business problems. IBM integrates technology and expertise, providing infrastructure, software and consulting services for clients as they pursue the digital transformation of the world’s mission-critical businesses. Some of the most recent acquisitions include Red Hat, which strengthens their Hybrid Cloud & AI strategy. IBM aspires to make a lasting, positive impact on the world in business ethics, our environment, and the communities in which we work and live. AI is embedded in everyday life, business, government, medicine and more. At IBM, we are helping people and organizations adopt AI responsibly. Only by embedding ethical principles into AI applications and processes can we build systems based on trust.
Intel
Intel
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Intel Ireland began operations in Ireland in 1989. Since then, Intel has invested $15 billion in turning the 360-acre former stud farm into one of the most technologically advanced manufacturing locations in Europe. This is the largest private investment ever made in the history of the Irish State. Today, more than 4,500 people work at the campus in Leixlip.
Meta
Meta
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Meta is defined by our unique culture – one that rewards impact. We encourage our people to be bold and solve the problems they care most about. Meta employees work in small teams that move fast and iterate to develop new products. Together, we help others build stronger communities—and we're just getting started.
Microsoft
Microsoft
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Microsoft enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
Salesforce
Salesforce
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Salesforce is the #1 CRM, bringing companies and customers together in the digital age. Founded in 1999, Salesforce enables companies of every size and industry to take advantage of powerful technologies—cloud, mobile, social, blockchain, voice, and artificial intelligence—to connect to their customers in a whole new way. Salesforce is committed to a set of core values--trust, customer success, innovation, and equality of every human being. Salesforce is one of the leaders on Fortune’s World's Best Workplaces list, and Forbes has ranked the company one of the world's most innovative companies for nine years in a row.
Workday
Workday
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Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance, HR, and planning. Founded in 2005, Workday delivers financial management, human capital management, and analytics applications designed for the world’s largest companies, educational institutions, and government agencies. Organisations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 50 enterprises have selected Workday.

We are growing in Ireland and across the world, and are looking for the best talent, just like you to help innovate for good. People are our priority. We celebrate your individuality and provide the support you need to bring forth your best work. Your job is to bring your talent, passion and authentic self to work. We’ll take care of the rest. As a Workmate, you’ll feel empowered knowing that we’re invested in your unique skills and development. Your work days are brighter here.
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Our Team

CWIT is managed on a day to day basis by a team of professionals from member companies who oversee all aspects of the network from strategy, integration, communications, memberships and our education and early careers pillars.  

Steering Committee

The CWIT steering committee is comprised of senior leaders who provide insight and advice on the CWIT strategy. They also act as advocates for the network and help to build and grow connections.

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