Her Tech, Her Terms. Engagement as the key

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Despite various initiatives, women remain significantly underrepresented in the ICT sector due to institutional, socio-economic, and cultural barriers. Our objective is to develop and implement a comprehensive teaching framework and policy interventions that create a gender-sensitive educational environment, encouraging and supporting girls and women in pursuing ICT studies and careers. This collaborative effort involves seven partner countries: Croatia, Finland, Sweden, Ireland, Italy, Belgium, and Germany. These countries provide a diverse cross-section of educational systems and cultural contexts, enhancing the robustness and transferability of our outcomes across the EU. The main deliverables of the project include a comprehensive literature review and mapping report identifying effective initiatives, a set of gender-sensitive engagement strategies and techniques, a detailed report on the motivations of women across different generations for pursuing ICT, and innovative online learning modules and teacher training materials. Additionally, we will pilot the new learning content in selected schools and devise evidence-based policy recommendations and a new teaching framework. Effective communication and dissemination strategies will ensure broader adoption and impact. By fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment, we aim to enhance the engagement and retention of female students in ICT. The project aspires to promote broader cultural and institutional changes towards gender equality, contributing significantly to the EU's goals of fostering innovation, economic growth, and social equity through gender-balanced participation in the digital economy.