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Thomas Shaw and Vicky Twomey-Lee stopped by the Careers Hub podcast to talk about the importance of getting involved in communities. Tech leaders Vicky and Tom are also known for being the founders of in their communities and huge advocates for diversity and inclusion.


They share :

How they got involved in tech communities,

The importance of being involved in communities,

Introduction to a new skillset

How employers view your involvement

What to look for in a community

and much more....


If you want to reach out to Tom or Vicky or get involved in the communities, click the links below 👇


Tom and Vicky's Links:


Personal: / LinkedIn

Coding Grace:

PyLadies Dublin

Next meetup is on Sat 31st May : click here

Women Who Code Dublin:

GameCraft (games-making events, 10th anniversary this year, aim to have a game jam later this year): 

Join WITS Ireland (free for college students) - they have been around for more than 30 years, and contribute to government policies like gender pay gap. They will be planning undergrad events around STEAM careers in Autumn 2022.

Tom's LinkedIn

ShipItCon

RITA


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