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    The IT profession is rare within the larger career landscape, in that virtually anyone can jump in and excel in the field—regardless of race, color, ethnic background, or gender.

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    The tech and telecoms industry needs to get more women on board or risk confronting a shortfall of 300,000 IT workers in 2010, according to the European Commission.

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    Age and sex discrimination are common among IT employers when evaluating job applicants, according to a survey of industry professionals.

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    The vast majority of scientifically trained women are opting out of science and technology-related careers, according to new research.

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  • Diversification of the IT industry is beneficial to all

    The IT profession is rare within the larger career landscape, in that virtually anyone can jump in and excel in the field—regardless of race, color, ethnic background, or gender.

  • Beyond the barriers: What women want in IT

    Do women lack interest in IT, or is inadequate support and enduring stereotypes keeping them away?

  • IT 'needs women'

    The vast majority of scientifically trained women are opting out of science and technology-related careers, according to new research.

  • Opening doors for women in computing

    Harvard president's comments reignite debate over women in computer science, with reformers trying to reverse guy-centric patterns.

  • The ICT labour market: Where agendas collide

    Companies want cheap labour, universities depend on international student dollars, industry needs key skills, and local graduates just want a job. Mark Wheeler investigates the drama playing out over the ICT labour market.

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