The contribution has been earmarked for the Fort Collins community. By offering a pool of money in each community for challenge grants, the foundation hopes to attract local companies and foundations to pitch in and double the money available in each community for women who might be interested in high tech. The foundation will work with these communities to make the high-technology work sector more attractive to women. Almost a third of all companies surveyed report that they have no women in top management positions at all. Many benefit packages including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid personal leave, health insurance and dependent care are attractive to women.
Many women feel that their work environment is geared more toward men.
We want more women in high tech in Colorado, and the program in Fort Collins looks like a winner. Additionally, because StorageTek is committed to diversity and creating a diverse work force, we know that it is imperative to attract more women to the field. We understand a diverse work force contributes to the strength of the company. Marla J. Williams, president of the Women's Foundation, is thrilled that StorageTek is contributing to the foundation's cause. We're very pleased that StorageTek is supporting this effort with matching funds and through its own business practices.