Founded by Eva Balan-Vnuk in 2016, HerTechPath was originally established as a grass-roots community in South Australia to lead and inspire more women into tech careers.rnSince this time, we have grown to become an influential and supportive network of women working in tech, with a diverse network of industry sponsors and educational partnerships, helping us to fulfill our mission – and take our vision nationwide.rnu003ch3u003eWhy we existu003c/h3u003ernHistorically, careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) have seen a higher representation of men than women. The old-school sentiment that ‘STEM is for boys’ is still prevalent in our culture – and this stigma begins at school.rnrnEva’s core belief upon which HerTechPath was founded is: ‘It’s easier for girls to be what they can see.’ This means we need to model STEM and tech opportunities for young girls to help drive more equal representations in technology careers now, and for future generations.rnu003ch3u003eNurturing her tech pathwaysu003c/h3u003ernOur programs, resources and networking opportunities are designed to help encourage more women to tech, digital and cyber careers, and empower them to change the narrative and be leaders within technology sectors. We are engaging girls, women and industry across all stages of the tech pathway to secure a more sustainable and innovative tech landscape for Australia.rnrnWe have established a dynamic, growing community that is helping us build awareness and participation across the tech pathway; from high school educators and students, right through to the workforce.rnrnu003cstrongu003eTogether we will inspire, connect and support girls and women to discover their tech-potential.u003c/strongu003e
Our Purpose
We are sparking curiosity and fostering real-world professional opportunities for girls, women and organisations across technology sectors throughout Australia.
Technology has changed the way we interact, connect, work and solve the world’s problems. The importance of securing gender-equality across the tech sector is not only in the interest of women, but the world. Diversity encourages greater innovation; and women offer a unique perspective – a perspective representative of half the people on earth.
Why we need to secure tech pathways for women
Career Prospects
By 2030, 95% of the workforce will require technology skills to fulfill the requirements of their job, so building capabilities across tech sectors are integral for today’s young people; girls included. If we do not spark curiosity and motivate girls to pursue STEM-skilled vocations and career pathways, their job prospects for the future may be limited.
Technology development
The technology we choose to create, use and develop is driven by people and organisations responding to the world’s challenges. If the perspectives of people leading innovations in technology are not diverse, it means that opportunities to improve how we work, live and communicate may be missed. For example, it took seven years before the first period tracking app was developed; a useful technology application with a potential market of billions!
How we will get there
Through the delivery of our school programs and the contributions of our professional networks and industry partners, we will drive change and create opportunities for more women across Australia’s tech sectors.
Our Vision
To inspire and lead her tech-potential — actively realising equal representation of women across Australia’s tech sectors.
Our Mission
To increase women’s representation in tech, digital and cyber through education, training, and connections to real-world opportunities.
Together we can inspire and lead her tech-potential.
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