Established in 2017

Carolina Women+ in Tech ®

Our members encompass any person who identifies as female or non-binary that embraces the role that technology plays in their career, business, and life.

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Engage

We foster a strong sense of community by creating opportunities for women+ in tech to connect and build relationships through one-on-one interactions and group events.

Educate

We are committed to empowering women+ through education and professional development opportunities, including scholarships, bootcamps, and grants.

Empower

We are dedicated to empowering women+ to reach their full potential in the technology industry. By fostering a supportive community we aim to equip women with the skills and confidence to succeed in their tech careers.

What We Do

We are Women+ in Tech

Established in 2017 our mission is to empower, engage, and educate women+ in technology, fostering a supportive community where individuals passionate about technology can collaborate and thrive. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive tech ecosystem where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Four Chapters – One Mission

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We are better together.  We need each other.  Bottomline – statistics show that we need more women+ in tech.  The roles are lopsided, and our goal is to help provide a more even environment.  We know that women+ led businesses perform better.  We also know that we need more women+ in tech.  Join us because we are better together.

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Education Statistics
  • Overall underrepresentation: Women continue to be significantly underrepresented in STEM fields, particularly in engineering and computer science.
  • Field-specific differences: The percentage of women varies widely across different STEM disciplines. For example, women are more represented in biological sciences than in engineering or computer science.
  • National Girls Collaborative Project: Reports that women earn only 24% in engineering, 21% in computer science, and 24% in physics bachelor’s degrees.
  • NSF Science and Engineering Degrees Earned Report: Indicates that women earned 21% of computer science bachelor’s degrees in 2020, a decline from 29% in 1995.
  • American Physical Society: Highlights fluctuations in the percentage of women earning physics bachelor’s degrees, with a peak of 23% two decades ago, followed by a decline to 19% in 2015, and a slight increase to 25% in 2020.
Workforce Statistics
  • Between 2007 and 2020, women occupied 25 percent of computing-related roles.
    • White women made up 13%
    • Asian and Pacific Islander women made up 7%
    • Black women made up 3%
    • Latina and Hispanic women made up 2%.
  • Women are 65 percent more likely than men to be impacted by layoffs in the tech industry, which may result in women feeling more pressure to perform at a high level. The frequent loss of women coworkers also takes away chances for women in tech to form closer relationships with each other and expand their professional networks.
  • In 2022, women made 82 percent of men’s salaries, only a 2 percent increase since 2002. This stat could reflect women and men entering different sectors, but it could also reveal that women get paid less for performing similar work to their male coworkers.
Leadership Statistics

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Kelaca is a Talent Acquisition and Advisory firm, founded with a vision to redefine the recruiting experience. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC and serving clients nationwide, we have earned a strong reputation for our unique approach, collaborative partnerships, and outstanding results. In an industry that has become highly commoditized, we believe typical recruiters have forgotten that they’re dealing with people, not products. We’re here to change that. We build relationships, create understanding, over communicate, and deliver results.
Kelaca is a Talent Acquisition and Advisory firm, founded with a vision to redefine the recruiting experience. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC and serving clients nationwide, we have earned a strong reputation for our unique approach, collaborative partnerships, and outstanding results. In an industry that has become highly commoditized, we believe typical recruiters have forgotten that they’re dealing with people, not products. We’re here to change that. We build relationships, create understanding, over communicate, and deliver results.
Kelaca is a Talent Acquisition and Advisory firm, founded with a vision to redefine the recruiting experience. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC and serving clients nationwide, we have earned a strong reputation for our unique approach, collaborative partnerships, and outstanding results. In an industry that has become highly commoditized, we believe typical recruiters have forgotten that they’re dealing with people, not products. We’re here to change that. We build relationships, create understanding, over communicate, and deliver results.
Kelaca is a Talent Acquisition and Advisory firm, founded with a vision to redefine the recruiting experience. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC and serving clients nationwide, we have earned a strong reputation for our unique approach, collaborative partnerships, and outstanding results. In an industry that has become highly commoditized, we believe typical recruiters have forgotten that they’re dealing with people, not products. We’re here to change that. We build relationships, create understanding, over communicate, and deliver results.
Kelaca is a Talent Acquisition and Advisory firm, founded with a vision to redefine the recruiting experience. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC and serving clients nationwide, we have earned a strong reputation for our unique approach, collaborative partnerships, and outstanding results. In an industry that has become highly commoditized, we believe typical recruiters have forgotten that they’re dealing with people, not products. We’re here to change that. We build relationships, create understanding, over communicate, and deliver results.
Kelaca is a Talent Acquisition and Advisory firm, founded with a vision to redefine the recruiting experience. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC and serving clients nationwide, we have earned a strong reputation for our unique approach, collaborative partnerships, and outstanding results. In an industry that has become highly commoditized, we believe typical recruiters have forgotten that they’re dealing with people, not products. We’re here to change that. We build relationships, create understanding, over communicate, and deliver results.
Kelaca is a Talent Acquisition and Advisory firm, founded with a vision to redefine the recruiting experience. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC and serving clients nationwide, we have earned a strong reputation for our unique approach, collaborative partnerships, and outstanding results. In an industry that has become highly commoditized, we believe typical recruiters have forgotten that they’re dealing with people, not products. We’re here to change that. We build relationships, create understanding, over communicate, and deliver results.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

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Events

We have annual events happening in Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington NC, and Greenville, SC as well as remote.  We love to partner with local organizations to optimize all the events happening in our state.

Community

Join our private slack (request via email), Facebook group, and LinkedIn group. You can also connect with on our Facebook, LinkedIn & Instagram page. We have a regional Meetup group for Carolina Women+ in Tech as well as Charlotte, Raleigh and Wilmington Chapters on Meetup.

Technology

Subscribe to our newsletter for announcements about webinars and other ways we are using technology to grow our women+ in tech community. Check out the news section of our website for past newsletters.

Podcast

We have acquired the Lady Tech Charmers Podcast to bring you the best stories, ideas and resources for women+ in tech globally. You can find us anywhere you listen to podcasts including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, iHeart, and more!  

Upcoming Events

Women in Confidence 2026

Women in Confidence 2026

Carolina Women+ in Tech® Charlotte Chapter PresentsWomen+ in Confidence 2026Event Details   📅 Date:  Thursday, March 5th, 2026 ⏰ Time: 9am - 1pm EST 📍 Location:  Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts and Culture 💰 Ticket Cost: Early bird pricing- $75...

WILM: Walk & Talk

WILM: Walk & Talk

Carolina Women+ in Tech® Wilmington Chapter EventWalk & TalkEvent Details 📅 Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026 ⏰ Time: 10 AM – 11 AM EST 📍 Location:  Wrightsville Beach Park, 321 Causeway Dr, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 💰 Ticket Cost: Free 👤 Who: AnyoneJoin us for a...

WILM: Spring Happy Hour

WILM: Spring Happy Hour

Carolina Women+ in Tech® Wilmington Chapter EventSpring Happy HourEvent Details  Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026  Time: 5PM - 7PM EST Location:  End of Days Distillery, 1815 Castle St, Wilmington, NC 28403 Ticket Cost: $10 👤 Who: AnyoneUnwind with CWIT for an easygoing...

WILM: Galentine’s Day Wine Tasting

WILM: Galentine’s Day Wine Tasting

Carolina Women+ in Tech® Wilmington Chapter EventGalentine’s Day Wine TastingEvent Details  Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026  Time: 5PM - 7PM EST Location: Wilmington Wine, 701 Castle St, Wilmington, NC 28401 Ticket Cost: $10 👤 Who: AnyoneCelebrate Galentine’s Day...

RDU:Clarity Is the Code

RDU:Clarity Is the Code

Carolina Women+ in Tech® Raleigh Chapter EventClarity Is the Code: Designing Vision With Presence and Purpose  Event Details  Date: March 12th, 2026  Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm 🎟️  Tickets: $20  (Includes curated food and refreshments) 📍  Location: Kelaca | 6736 Falls...

RDU: Galentines in the Cloud

RDU: Galentines in the Cloud

Carolina Women+ in Tech® Raleigh Chapter EventGalentines in the Cloud: A Secure Networking Event  Event Details  Date: February 10th, 2026  Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm 🎟️  Tickets: $20 (Dinner & refreshments included) 📍  Location: Hosted at Varonis | 3300 Paramount...

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Carolina women+ in Tech

Charlotte,  North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina
Wilmington, North Carolina
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