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Why are information technology careers good for women?

• A recent survey indicates that many Chicago-area employers want to increase the number of women and minority information technology employees.
  
  
• Many employers pay for training so information technology workers can continually upgrade their skills.
  
  
• After completing an information technology education or training program, students can pursue a wide range of career opportunities, including website design, technical support and programming.
  
  
• Information technology offers women opportunities to use technology to make a difference in fields like education, health care and art.
  
  
• The city of Chicago and its surrounding suburbs offer a wide range of low-cost, convenient information technology education and training opportunities, including weekend and evening courses, job placement services and online courses that offer students flexibility.