Career Guides
This is a listing of external articles that our members may find helpful to read. If you'd like to add to this list, please email Kim at webmaster@sweboston.org
Guides for Women in STEM
A Guide for Women in Tech - (April 2022) a resource to pave the way for women’s success in tech/STEM. The U.S. Census Bureau reported that only 27% of STEM jobs were held by women in 2019, which means that they are greatly underrepresented in tech. This underrepresentation can cause economic disparities and a negative bias towards women and tech culture. To fight this, Connection made this guide to talk about
Bridging the Gender Gap in STEM with Remote Work - (Mar 2, 2022) Training in STEM can open all sorts of doors, but one major problem remains– equality. Fortunately, the recent boom in remote work has helped to accelerate progress toward equality. Our guide covers the history of women in STEM, gender gaps in STEM fields, and how working remotely has negatively and positively impacted STEM careers. It also explains what STEM businesses can do to lessen the gender gap through remote work. Many brilliant women already enjoy successful careers in STEM. The challenge for companies is not to open the door but to support those who have opened it themselves.
Women in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain - (Nov 4, 2021) this is for women in high school, college, and beyond to get into crypto and blockchain; whatever blend of tech and/or entrepreneurial interests they may have, they can find support there.
“A Professional Guide for Women in the Construction Industry” (July 29, 2021) highlights both the benefits and challenges of being a female in this line of work. Although construction has historically been seen as “man’s work”, this mindset is evolving as more and more women enter fields that require manual labor. In 2020, women made up 11% of the construction workforce, which increased 2% since 2010. The presence of women in construction is still fairly rare and is often considered an advantage as companies strive to diversify their employment. This guide, linked below is filled with information to help women get started in this venture as well as accelerate their current career path.
"Changing the Curve: Women in Computing" (July 14, 2021) provides a timeline of women's achievements in computing and computer science, addresses the gender gaps in education and the workforce, and includes additional resources for women and specifically for women of color. (Article from the online Master of Information and Data Science from the UC Berkeley School of Information)
Computer Science and Engineering Resources for Women in STEM (April 13, 2021) computer science/engineering guide for women in STEM. The STEM programs they have listed are exclusively for young women, and the financial aid/scholarship section is fantastic!
Medical Imaging: A Resource Guide for Healthcare Students some very helpful resources for healthcare students who are seeking a career in radiology. There are many different types of medical imaging and each one is associated with it's own requirements in education. This guide gives an in depth look at some of the most common types of medical imaging and the patients that they are designed for which aims to give future radiologists a good idea of what specific area would be the best fit for them.
Bridging the Gender Divide provides several resources to help progress female representation in the stem field by describing career paths available to women in STEM, giving tips to further the support of women, and writing a comprehensive list of scholarships available
Women in STEM: A Guide to Bridging the Gender Gap provides information and statistics about women in the STEM fields, including the importance of women in the STEM fields, obstacles, and solutions.
Guide to Colleges and Careers for Women in STEM provides several resources to inform female students about their career and college choices. This includes a guide to colleges for women in STEM, women-focused STEM scholarships, and STEM career and college organizations for women.
Coding Resources for Women at Every Stage of their Career provides a comprehensive overview about women in computer science careers, along with several resources. These include job sites, networking opportunities, and boot camps.
A Guide for Women Entrepreneurs in Edtech: Driving the Future of Female Leadership in Technology lists several trailblazers in Edtech, and provides several financial and informational resources for women looking into the Edtech field.
Industry and Career Resources for Promoting Diversity in Engineering provides students with several resources to make a career in engineering more accessible, including infographics, internships, and financial advice
A Guide for Women in Cyber Security discusses the historical underrepresentation of women in the cyber security field, what can be done about this disparity, and resources for women interested in pursuing a career in cyber security. Another more general guide to the cyber security field can be found here.
The Growing Presence of Women in Engineering covers everything from addressing gender barriers in the field to leveraging resources to promote women engineers to setting yourself apart as a female in engineering.
Guide for Women in STEM - DiscoverDataScience partnered with Heather Ambler from the University of Pittsburgh and Aiden Ford from the University of Connecticut to help produce this guide. The guide covers an overview of the challenges women can face in STEM fields, outlines reasons women should pursue a STEM related career, and provides tips on how to encourage girls at an early age to follow their passion. There are also extensive links to pre-college programs available for women followed by a listing of over 30 scholarship options available to women pursuing STEM related degrees. Both current and aspiring students can benefit from this information as they look for inspiration in their careers.
Where Women Work - The IET is one of the world’s largest engineering institutions and actively supports women's career development via awards, scholarships, bursaries, events and more. See also: https://www.wherewomenwork.com/Insight
College Success for Women in STEM: Scholarships, Programs and Organizations Helping Women Bridge the STEM Gender Gap
Non-Traditional Careers for Women: Opportunities and Benefits for Women in Male-Dominated Professions
The guide compares traditional and non-traditional careers for women, and looks at different ways to break into male-dominated fields. It includes a fantastic section for women interested in STEM careers, with information about how to get more involved, the most popular careers, and the opportunities and projected growth within the field. There are also further sections focused on blue collar jobs and military careers for women, showcasing other potential non-traditional fields.
The Women in Business Resource Guide lists resources for women in every industry as well as support systems for working mothers, female empowerment, and women wanting to further their education.
Future Women in Business provides support, tips, and several resources for women interested in the business field.
- Why we need women in tech
- Why women are underrepresented in tech & as entrepreneurs
- Tech entrepreneurial resources
- Scholarships and Grants
- Encouraging women and girls to pursue STEM
Bridging the Gender Gap in STEM with Remote Work - (Mar 2, 2022) Training in STEM can open all sorts of doors, but one major problem remains– equality. Fortunately, the recent boom in remote work has helped to accelerate progress toward equality. Our guide covers the history of women in STEM, gender gaps in STEM fields, and how working remotely has negatively and positively impacted STEM careers. It also explains what STEM businesses can do to lessen the gender gap through remote work. Many brilliant women already enjoy successful careers in STEM. The challenge for companies is not to open the door but to support those who have opened it themselves.
Women in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain - (Nov 4, 2021) this is for women in high school, college, and beyond to get into crypto and blockchain; whatever blend of tech and/or entrepreneurial interests they may have, they can find support there.
“A Professional Guide for Women in the Construction Industry” (July 29, 2021) highlights both the benefits and challenges of being a female in this line of work. Although construction has historically been seen as “man’s work”, this mindset is evolving as more and more women enter fields that require manual labor. In 2020, women made up 11% of the construction workforce, which increased 2% since 2010. The presence of women in construction is still fairly rare and is often considered an advantage as companies strive to diversify their employment. This guide, linked below is filled with information to help women get started in this venture as well as accelerate their current career path.
"Changing the Curve: Women in Computing" (July 14, 2021) provides a timeline of women's achievements in computing and computer science, addresses the gender gaps in education and the workforce, and includes additional resources for women and specifically for women of color. (Article from the online Master of Information and Data Science from the UC Berkeley School of Information)
Computer Science and Engineering Resources for Women in STEM (April 13, 2021) computer science/engineering guide for women in STEM. The STEM programs they have listed are exclusively for young women, and the financial aid/scholarship section is fantastic!
Medical Imaging: A Resource Guide for Healthcare Students some very helpful resources for healthcare students who are seeking a career in radiology. There are many different types of medical imaging and each one is associated with it's own requirements in education. This guide gives an in depth look at some of the most common types of medical imaging and the patients that they are designed for which aims to give future radiologists a good idea of what specific area would be the best fit for them.
Bridging the Gender Divide provides several resources to help progress female representation in the stem field by describing career paths available to women in STEM, giving tips to further the support of women, and writing a comprehensive list of scholarships available
Women in STEM: A Guide to Bridging the Gender Gap provides information and statistics about women in the STEM fields, including the importance of women in the STEM fields, obstacles, and solutions.
Guide to Colleges and Careers for Women in STEM provides several resources to inform female students about their career and college choices. This includes a guide to colleges for women in STEM, women-focused STEM scholarships, and STEM career and college organizations for women.
Coding Resources for Women at Every Stage of their Career provides a comprehensive overview about women in computer science careers, along with several resources. These include job sites, networking opportunities, and boot camps.
A Guide for Women Entrepreneurs in Edtech: Driving the Future of Female Leadership in Technology lists several trailblazers in Edtech, and provides several financial and informational resources for women looking into the Edtech field.
Industry and Career Resources for Promoting Diversity in Engineering provides students with several resources to make a career in engineering more accessible, including infographics, internships, and financial advice
A Guide for Women in Cyber Security discusses the historical underrepresentation of women in the cyber security field, what can be done about this disparity, and resources for women interested in pursuing a career in cyber security. Another more general guide to the cyber security field can be found here.
The Growing Presence of Women in Engineering covers everything from addressing gender barriers in the field to leveraging resources to promote women engineers to setting yourself apart as a female in engineering.
Guide for Women in STEM - DiscoverDataScience partnered with Heather Ambler from the University of Pittsburgh and Aiden Ford from the University of Connecticut to help produce this guide. The guide covers an overview of the challenges women can face in STEM fields, outlines reasons women should pursue a STEM related career, and provides tips on how to encourage girls at an early age to follow their passion. There are also extensive links to pre-college programs available for women followed by a listing of over 30 scholarship options available to women pursuing STEM related degrees. Both current and aspiring students can benefit from this information as they look for inspiration in their careers.
Where Women Work - The IET is one of the world’s largest engineering institutions and actively supports women's career development via awards, scholarships, bursaries, events and more. See also: https://www.wherewomenwork.com/Insight
College Success for Women in STEM: Scholarships, Programs and Organizations Helping Women Bridge the STEM Gender Gap
Non-Traditional Careers for Women: Opportunities and Benefits for Women in Male-Dominated Professions
The guide compares traditional and non-traditional careers for women, and looks at different ways to break into male-dominated fields. It includes a fantastic section for women interested in STEM careers, with information about how to get more involved, the most popular careers, and the opportunities and projected growth within the field. There are also further sections focused on blue collar jobs and military careers for women, showcasing other potential non-traditional fields.
The Women in Business Resource Guide lists resources for women in every industry as well as support systems for working mothers, female empowerment, and women wanting to further their education.
Future Women in Business provides support, tips, and several resources for women interested in the business field.
Guides for Entry into STEM Fields (not specific to women)
Career guide: computer scientists - Western Governor's University WGU programs correspond with careers that promise continued growth.
Computer science degrees - Maryville University has a variety of online computer science programs that allow you to build expertise in cyber security, software development, and other related disciplines — all while working around your busy schedule.
Mastersindatascience.org - a website dedicated to outlining career opportunities for students interested in furthering their education or career knowledge in STEM related fields. Their team meticulously researches online and on-campus master programs offered by colleges and universities by each state to help provide context to aspiring students. They even provide information on local events, conferences and workshops. They have everything someone will need to know about pursuing a career in technology fields or related degree. Data science programs also includes a guide for data scientists.
Careers in STEM features paths of study, specialization, job options, as well as an interview with a woman with 23 years experience working in STEM.
StemStudy helps students advance their interests, and navigate crucial points in entering the stem field. Their site offers a "find your interest" personality quiz, a degree finder, and a list of STEM scholarships.
IT Career Development Resources outlines the different resources available to IT professionals to help further develop their career in information technology. It includes a list of internships, conferences and events, diversity resources, and more.
The Simple Dollar - guide to educate first-generation college students about the academic and funding tools they need to successfully pursue a STEM degree. We compare career paths, funding methods unique to first gen students, and even include advice for women and minorities interested in breaking into their respective STEM fields.
Careers in Engineering: Specializations, Career Paths and Earning Potential
Computer science degrees - Maryville University has a variety of online computer science programs that allow you to build expertise in cyber security, software development, and other related disciplines — all while working around your busy schedule.
Mastersindatascience.org - a website dedicated to outlining career opportunities for students interested in furthering their education or career knowledge in STEM related fields. Their team meticulously researches online and on-campus master programs offered by colleges and universities by each state to help provide context to aspiring students. They even provide information on local events, conferences and workshops. They have everything someone will need to know about pursuing a career in technology fields or related degree. Data science programs also includes a guide for data scientists.
- Want to study data science but don't know where to begin? UC Berkeley offers quarterly virtual data analytics boot camps
Careers in STEM features paths of study, specialization, job options, as well as an interview with a woman with 23 years experience working in STEM.
StemStudy helps students advance their interests, and navigate crucial points in entering the stem field. Their site offers a "find your interest" personality quiz, a degree finder, and a list of STEM scholarships.
IT Career Development Resources outlines the different resources available to IT professionals to help further develop their career in information technology. It includes a list of internships, conferences and events, diversity resources, and more.
The Simple Dollar - guide to educate first-generation college students about the academic and funding tools they need to successfully pursue a STEM degree. We compare career paths, funding methods unique to first gen students, and even include advice for women and minorities interested in breaking into their respective STEM fields.
Careers in Engineering: Specializations, Career Paths and Earning Potential