201. Robbyn Scribner — Breaking Into Tech and Transforming Women's Careers With Tech-Moms

Season 7 Episode 2: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Robbyn Scribner, co-founder and director of outreach at Tech-Moms.  Scribner discusses her career journey, Tech-Moms' mission, and its impact. She shares her experience of reentering the workforce after a 15-year break and her passion for empowering women through meaningful careers. She explains how Tech-Moms addresses barriers women face by providing accessible, affordable, and flexible technical training, including advanced cybersecurity and data analytics programs. Since its founding during the pandemic, it has trained over 600 women, equipping them with skills that boost their confidence, job readiness, and earning potential while fostering a supportive community. Scribner emphasizes the need for systemic change in gender pay equity, flexible work options, broadening tech industry culture to include diverse perspectives, and much more.