EU launches new initiative Women Mentorship in Tech Programmes in Georgia
In his address, Herczyński said he was proud to support the Women Mentorship in Tech Programmes project as part of the EU’s commitment to promoting gender equality and digital inclusion, adding by investing in initiatives like this, the bloc aimed to “bridge the skills gap” in the ICT sector, empower women to thrive in the digital age and ultimately contribute to Georgia’s economic growth and stability. Photo via EU in Georgia
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The new project Women Mentorship in Tech Programmes, the European Union-funded initiative, was launched on Friday, which aims to enhance digital human capital in Georgia, particularly for girls and women, and to advance gender equality in the information and communications technology industry.
The launch event of the EU-supported project, coordinated and implemented by Business and Technology University, saw participation from various stakeholders, experts, and interested individuals committed to promoting gender equality and digital inclusion in Georgia, including representatives from Government agencies and civil society organisations.
The event, which covered various topics related to the project’s objectives, was addressed by the EU Ambassador to Georgia Paweł Herczyński, Georgian Education Minister Giorgi Amilakhvari and Nino Tsilosani, the Chair of the Permanent Parliamentary Gender Equality Council, as well as Žydrūnė Vitaitė, the co-founder of Women Go Tech Lithuania.
In his address, Herczyński said he was proud to support the Women Mentorship in Tech Programmes project as part of the EU’s commitment to promoting gender equality and digital inclusion, adding by investing in initiatives like this, the bloc aimed to “bridge the skills gap” in the ICT sector, empower women to thrive in the digital age and ultimately contribute to Georgia’s economic growth and stability.
The Women Mentorship in Tech Programmes aims to engage 1100 beneficiaries and 320 mentors over the three seasons, promoting regional diversity by selecting at least one-third of participants from regions outside the capital”, the EU in Georgia said.
The bloc’s representation in the country noted the five-month-long mentorship sessions would be organised in five key tech directions, including cybersecurity, front-end development, graphic design, digital marketing, and UX/UI design, stressing the initiative aligned with both the EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025 and Gender Action Plan.