GirlCons four-day conference also includes professional development sessions so students can improve their interview or resume skills.
Professionals from well-known tech companies also come to talk about their journey and what they do in their jobs.
This year’s conference features industry leaders from IBM, NASA, and the Department of Homeland Security.
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And even though this year is still virtual, Bharadwaj said the key takeaways are still the same.
She said she currently sees it in her classes whenever she advances to a higher level.
Each time, there are fewer and fewer female classmates.
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Still, Bharadwaj said theres more to do before she and her peers enter the career field.
