Empowering Innovation: Women in Tech at OCIO

The tech industry has a well-documented gender gap. The Department of Labor is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and diversity, both across the nation’s workforce and within our Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). Creating a space where diverse voices are heard and valued empowers women and creates a balanced tech industry that benefits everyone.

Expanding equity in the IT workforce

Women make up more than half the country. They also make up more than half of the workforce, but the latest studies find women only account for about a quarter of technology-related jobs in the U.S. At OCIO, it’s 39% year-to-date – and we’re still recruiting!

It’s been a sustained effort to foster a diverse labor force. Between 2019 and 2023, the percentage of women working in OCIO rose 29 percent!

Championing women in technology