McKinsey's Closing the tech gender gap

I found McKinsey's report on Closing the tech gender gap interesting. It focuses a bit on the for-profit side, but I think there are some items in here that we can all do to lift up others, especially as we look at volunteer programs.

Deliver eight critical building blocks for success

The evidence base points to eight components that programs need to incorporate to empower women and girls to succeed in tech. Tech companies should work with their partners to ensure these success factors are in place to maximize the impact of their investments:

1. Offer on-ramps for beginners.
2. Create a sense of belonging.
3. Build her confidence in her abilities.
4. Cultivate a community of supportive peers.
5. Ensure adult gatekeepers (family, teachers, counselors) are encouraging and inclusive.
6. Foster interest in computing careers.
7. Create continuity between computing experiences.
8. Provide access to technology and computing experiences.