The research findings on young girls and their views on IT in this presentation by Nancy Hammervik will surprise you!

1. Today and Tomorrow’s
Women in I.T.

2. 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

3. Although Still Underrepresented, Women Have Made
Some Gains in IT Occupation Employment
3.3
2.5
0.8
3.7
2.6
1.0
Total Men Women
Jan-11 Jan-12
5.1%
28.9%
10.8%
Men
Women
Total
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

4. 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!

5. Percent of Workers by IT Occupation
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%
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…
Computer support specialists
Computer and information systems managers
Computer scientists and systems analysts
Database administrators
Computer operators
Medical records and health info technicians
WomenMen
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Current Population Survey

6. Percent of Bachelor’s Degrees Conferred
by Field of Study: 1969-1970 Time Period
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%
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…
Biological sciences and life sciences
Agriculture and natural resources
Accounting
TOTAL BACHELOR'S DEGREES
WomenMen
Source: U.S. Department of Education

7. Percent of Bachelor’s Degrees Conferred
by Field of Study: 2000-2001 Time Period
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%
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…
Biological sciences and life sciences
Agriculture and natural resources
Accounting
TOTAL BACHELOR'S DEGREES
WomenMen
Source: U.S. Department of Education

8. 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.

9. YOUNG WOMEN AND I.T.

10. 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

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

12. 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%
Girls
Boys
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

13. 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!

14. Love of Technology Doesn’t Always Translate to
Career Interest
11%
15%
48%
26%
15%
38%
38%
9%
Don't know/ haven't thought
about it
Not interested
May be interested
Definitely interested in a career in
IT
Girls
Boys
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

15. 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
77%
66%
61%
33%
44%
39%
Girls
Boys
All Respondents
Yes, personally know
someone (family
member, family friend
etc.) that works in the IT
industry or an IT
occupation
No or don't know
Base: Total 503 13-17 years, Male=252, Female= 251

16. 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