This fundraiser is so important to our organization because we do not have a steady stream of state or federal funding, aside from a small reimbursement from our regional center partners, said CAA Executive Director Nicole Kim. We rely heavily on our donors to help keep our programs running so that we can continue to offer equitable lifelong education for adults with IDD.
When I began Cyber Girls First (CGF) in 2014, the figures produced by the industry showed that out of the total employees in the computer and cyber workforce, 8% were women. Eleven years later, the industry has grown exponentially, with 20% of the total being women. They are coming from a variety of backgrounds - graduates in computer science, those who are changing careers, and graduates from sponsored apprenticeships such as Cisco, Rolls Royce and the regional police forces.
"Across the college, learners appreciate the calm and supportive environment that staff create. Learners enjoy studying at the college. They feel safe and can easily identify staff who will help them if they need it."
