Building a stronger UK tech-sector workforce
Women in TechWorks champions the women and companies shaping the future of technology. Women in Tech Works across our Connected-Communities from semiconductors, embedded systems, cybersecurity, AI, and electronic systems applications.
TechWorks has been here since 1996 to help catalyse the UK tech sector and assist it in performing strongly on the global stage.
And now we’re at a pivotal moment. To be fit for the future we need the very best workforce we can get to stay competitive and world-class. We need a workforce that is not only highly capable and suitably skilled, but also sustainable. We know that women are a big part of the equation today, yet more can, and must be done to ensure the industry is seen as attractive and providing long-term career prospects.
Women in TechWorks has now become a core part of our overall mission. Our goal is to help women make a bigger, more significant contribution to the sector’s prospects by attracting, supporting, and advancing them at each stage of their career path.
This is a member-led initiative and is designed to:
- Raise awareness of opportunities for women in technology.
- Celebrate achievement at every level.
- Accelerate career progression across technical and supporting roles.
Why Women in TechWorks
The UK has world-class research, innovation, and industrial capability, but to remain globally competitive, we need more people with the right skills.
- Demand is high: Skills in chip design, verification, power electronics, AI, and cybersecurity are critical for growth.
- Talent remains untapped: Women are under-represented in many fields, despite excelling in maths-rooted disciplines and leadership roles.
- The opportunity is clear: By connecting women with employers, mentors, and networks, Women in TechWorks will help convert interest into impact.
- It’s not a women-only initiative: Success depends on collaboration across the entire sector and men play a vital role in supporting, mentoring, and enabling change.
Our Focus
We’re uniting industry, academia, and partners and stakeholders to:
- Grow and future-proof the UK talent pipeline
- Support women at every career stage, from entry-level to leadership
- Provide access to training, mentoring, and networking opportunities
- Celebrate achievement and promote role models to inspire the next generation
- Highlight all roles necessary for a thriving sector including leadership, management, business development, project management, technical and non-technical positions.
This is a sustained commitment to building capability and ensuring women across the UK tech ecosystem can thrive.
Anna Louise Gilbert