AI Is Reshaping Tech Careers But Who Gets Left Behind?
The tech industry is shifting rapidly with the rise of AI, and women and nonbinary professionals starting their careers face unique challenges. A new Girls Who Code study, supported by the MetLife Foundation, explores their early career journeys, the barriers they encounter, and strategies for building a more equitable future workforce.
Key Takeaways
- Women and nonbinary individuals make up only 28% of the tech workforce and 15% of executive roles.
- By age 35, half of women in tech leave their positions, and they are 45% more likely than men to exit the industry entirely.
- AI is creating new opportunities but also risks reinforcing existing inequities if not paired with intentional inclusion efforts.
- The two-year study draws on focus groups with 50 Girls Who Code alumni across diverse backgrounds to identify supports for career growth.
- Insights include what resources help early-career technologists thrive and recommendations for employers to improve retention and advancement.
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Agility Unleashed
MetLife's Seventh Annual Triangle Tech X (TTX), “Agility Unleashed: Embracing STEM Innovation at Light Speed" will take place virtually on October 28–29, 2025. This year's theme dives into how speed, inclusion and innovation are redefining the future of STEM. Join as speakers explore what it takes to lead with impact in today’s fast-moving digital world.
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Innovative Workforce Development | | |
Code the Dream
Code the Dream powers innovative workforce development for North Carolina tech employers by providing free, intensive software development training and hands-on apprenticeships to adults from diverse, underserved backgrounds. Through real-world experience building technology for local organizations, Code the Dream prepares graduates for immediate entry into tech roles, helping companies tap into a pipeline of skilled, mission-driven talent.
With 60% of participants identifying as women and 60% as people of color, Code the Dream not only closes representation gaps but also advances inclusion and innovation in the tech sector.
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Carolina Cyber Center
The Carolina Cyber Center (C3) at Montreat College is an innovative workforce development program dedicated to launching cybersecurity careers in North Carolina. C3 offers accelerated, hands-on training that equips individuals for entry-level cybersecurity roles in less than a year.
Through live, instructor-led virtual classes, industry-recognized certifications, and practical client projects, C3 develops tech talent prepared for high-demand jobs. With accessible tuition options, employer partnerships, and a focus on both technical and professional skills, C3 is addressing the cybersecurity workforce gap.
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MetLife's Global Technology Hub in Cary, NC employs more than 2,600 individuals, all working in inviting, collaborative spaces to unite technology, operations, and customer service team members who are driving digital transformation for the organization.
Join the MetLife Talent Community
All Open Roles at MetLife Global Technology Hub, Cary, NC
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Join NC TECH and MetLife for a dynamic panel discussion, "Developing Tech Talent Through Experiential Learning." Leaders from the NC Community College System, UNC Charlotte College of Computing and Informatics, and Code the Dream will explore how apprenticeships, on-the-job training, internships, and other work-based learning experiences are critical to shaping the next generation of technology professionals.
Panelists will share insights on the value of hands-on learning, discuss successful programs, and highlight how experiential approaches accelerate skill development and career readiness in the tech industry.
10/2/25 @ 8:30-10 AM
MetLife Global Technology Hub
Cary, NC
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Job Seekers: Meet the Employers!
Get the inside scoop on what sets these tech employers apart and learn about current openings at RapidScale and Deutsche Bank.
Register to attend informative career webinars where recruiters and tech leaders from the companies below will share about their organizations, working at their company, in-demand positions, and answer questions from attendees.
Note: Registration is separate for each company.
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