Main TopicToday and Tomorrow’sWomen in I.T.

U.S. Labor Force Characteristics

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Current Population Survey

72%

28%53%

47%

Overall Labor Force Core IT Occupations

Women

Men

139,944,000 workers as of January 2012 3,656,000 workers as of January 2012

Women account for 47% of the total U.S. labor force, but for only 28% of core IT occupations

Although Still Underrepresented, Women Have Made Some Gains in IT Occupation Employment

Total Men Women

3.3

2.5

0.8

3.7

2.6

1.0

Jan-11 Jan-12

Men

Women

Total

5.1%

28.9%

10.8%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Current Population Survey

Millions of Workers in Core IT Occupations

Percent Change in Employment in Core IT Occupations: Jan ’12 vs. Jan ’11

Seems we are gaining some momentum!

Some thoughts on why – • With some 300,000 open I.T positions in

the U.S. (due to lack of skilled labor), women stand a greater chance of getting that job offer

• Many I.T. opportunities in Healthcare – a field women have a strong presence in

• Overall, we are making progress!

Percent of Workers by IT Occupation

Computer control programmers and operators

Computer hardware engineers

Computer and office machine repair

Network and computer systems administrators

Computer software engineers

Computer programmers

Network systems and data communications analysts

Computer support specialists

Computer and information systems managers

Computer scientists and systems analysts

Database administrators

Computer operators

Medical records and health info technicians

96%

90%

89%

84%

79%

78%

74%

72%

70%

70%

64%

52%

12%

4%

10%

11%

17%

21%

22%

26%

28%

30%

31%

36%

49%

88%

WomenMen

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Current Population Survey

Percent of Bachelor’s Degrees Conferred by Field of Study: 1969-1970 Time Period

Social sciences and history

Psychology

Physical sciences and science technologies

Mathematics

Health professions and related sciences

Engineering

Education

Computer and information science

Business management and administrative services

Biological sciences and life sciences

Agriculture and natural resources

Accounting

TOTAL BACHELOR'S DEGREES

64%

57%

86%

63%

31%

99%

25%

87%

91%

70%

96%

91%

57%

36%

43%

14%

37%

69%

1%

75%

13%

9%

30%

4%

9%

43%

WomenMen

Source: U.S. Department of Education

Percent of Bachelor’s Degrees Conferred by Field of Study: 2000-2001 Time Period

Social sciences and history

Psychology

Physical sciences and science technologies

Mathematics

Health professions and related sciences

Engineering

Education

Computer and information science

Business management and administrative services

Biological sciences and life sciences

Agriculture and natural resources

Accounting

TOTAL BACHELOR'S DEGREES

48%

27%

59%

52%

16%

80%

23%

72%

51%

40%

55%

39%

43%

52%

73%

41%

48%

84%

20%

77%

28%

49%

60%

45%

61%

57%

WomenMen

Source: U.S. Department of Education

A Flip-Flop!

• In 1970, 57% of bachelor degrees went to men. In 2000, 57% went to women

• We are not seeing similar growth in STEM degrees

• Many of the women in I.T. hold general business degrees, marketing or communications – and found their way into I.T.

YOUNG WOMEN AND I.T.

Teens and Young Adults Love Technology

Age Gender

Relationship with Technology

Total 13-17 years 18-24 years Boys Girls

Love technology 74% 73% 74% 82% 65%

Like technology 23% 23% 23% 16% 30%

Technology is just okay

3% 4% 2% 2% 4%

Dislike technology 0% 0% 1% 0% 0%

Note: for this question, technology was positioned and encompassing products such as computers, software apps and mobile devices

Base: Total 1002 respondents, 13-17 years=503, 18-24 years=499, Male=501, Female=501

Wow!

• 95% of young girls like or love I.T.!!

Teens Put Their Tech Skills to Use in Helping Family Members and Friends

Never or Seldomly

Occassionally provide

Frequently provide "tech support"

5%

32%

63%

8%

38%

53%

GirlsBoys

Overall, 585 frequently provide “tech support” such as answering questions or troubleshooting issues with computers, software or mobile devices for family members or friends

Base: Total 503 13-17 years, Male=252, Female= 251

They’re half way there

• 68% of young girls surveyed say they occasionally or frequently help others with tech support!!

• Encourage them to make a career out of it!

Love of Technology Doesn’t Always Translate to Career Interest

Don't know/ haven't thought about it

Not interested

May be interested

Definitely interested in a career in IT

11%

15%

48%

26%

15%

38%

38%

9%

GirlsBoys

Overall, 18% of teens and young adults say they are definitely interested in a career in IT, while 43% say they may be interested

Base: Total 1002 respondents, 13-17 years=503, 18-24 years=499, Male=501, Female=501

Many Teens do NOT Have First-Hand Knowledge of What It Is Like Work in IT

Incidence of personally knowing someone that works in the IT industry or an IT occupation

Girls

Boys

All Respondents

77%

66%

61%

33%

44%

39%

Yes, personally know someone (family member, family friend etc.) that works in the IT industry or an IT oc-cupationNo or don't know

Base: Total 503 13-17 years, Male=252, Female= 251

Do your part!

• 77% of young women say they don’t even know anyone that works in the I.T. industry

• Take the time to share what you do with the young girls in your life – inspire them!

• Encourage your organization or community group to have a “Young Women in I.T.” day

• Stay tuned for packaged content coming from CompTIA that you can share with your local schools and community groups