If there are 5 million information technology jobs in the u.s., and roughly 4.5 million qualified professionals, it doesn't take an economist to figure out that the industry is short a half-million warm bodies.
Women have to step up and empower themselves.
Women are more available for jobs and are joining the job market at a faster pace than men. And they are better prepared for high-tech jobs than ever before. Also, women are entering the work force at a quicker pace than men. Education and training level reports also show women seem to be preparing better for high-tech jobs. The rate of women going on to college is about 69 percent, while men are holding at 64 percent.