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26 away . Currently schools are working to get the materials needed to show girls the opportunities within the STEM industry , but it is going to take time for young girls to see themselves as coders .”
Rous , seen by many as a leader and a mentor herself , shares that she did not get where she is today by herself . “ My best advice for girls and women looking to get into tech is to seek out a mentor or coach in the industry . I cannot underscore the importance of finding people to help you through your career . Gender isn ’ t important here . It is about finding people who you trust and are willing to help you navigate the challenges you will face in this industry . Don ’ t try and do it alone . You need people out there advocating for you .”
WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS
Returning to the organization ’ s strategy , Rous reiterates that regardless of COVID-19 or changes in technology , OTIP ’ s member-first approach has not changed . “ We are a people-first organization . There will always be tweaks to how we work , but our core strategy of
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