Case Study: Deloitte Advances Women in Cloud Technology

The challenge

The technology industry continues to face significant challenges in achieving gender diversity, particularly in emerging fields like cloud computing. Despite growing demand for cloud skills, women remain underrepresented in these critical technology roles.

Organizations recognize the need to create structured pathways that enable women to develop cloud expertise and advance their careers in technology. This requires not only technical training but also supportive environments that foster professional growth and career development.

The solution

Deloitte launched a comprehensive initiative focused on advancing women in cloud technology, recognizing the importance of building diverse teams with strong cloud capabilities. A key component of this initiative was a one-day virtual bootcamp that attracted approximately 2,000 attendees.

ROI Training was selected to provide expert instruction for this large-scale virtual bootcamp, bringing their expertise in cloud education to deliver high-quality training to the diverse group of participants. The bootcamp served as a cornerstone event in Deloitte's broader effort to advance women in cloud technology.

The results

The one-day virtual bootcamp successfully reached approximately 2,000 women interested in cloud technology careers, demonstrating the significant demand for accessible cloud education and career development opportunities. ROI Training's expert instruction helped participants understand cloud computing fundamentals and potential career pathways.

The large-scale participation highlighted both the appetite for cloud skills development among women and the effectiveness of virtual delivery in reaching diverse audiences. The success of the bootcamp contributed to Deloitte's broader goals of advancing women in technology.

Key outcomes included:

• Successful engagement of approximately 2,000 participants in cloud technology education
• Introduction of cloud computing concepts and career opportunities to a large, diverse audience

• Demonstration of effective virtual training delivery at scale
• Enhanced awareness of cloud career pathways among women in technology
• Contribution to Deloitte's diversity and inclusion objectives

Key Takeaways

Deloitte's women in cloud technology initiative demonstrates that strategic, comprehensive training programs can effectively address diversity challenges while building critical business capabilities. The success of the program highlights the importance of combining technical education with professional support and community building.

The initiative serves as a model for organizations seeking to build more diverse and capable technology teams, showing that investment in inclusive training programs can deliver both individual career advancement and organizational benefits.