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Discover the world of high-tech through the eyes of the women who make it

Are you curious about what it is like to work in technology as a woman? Well, you're in the right place! We at the ICD welcome diversity in the high-tech industry and are super excited to bring you the stories of women who have built careers in these dynamic fields. From engineers to leaders, their experiences are both inspiring and insightful.

Look around, get inspired by the videos where our tech heroines share what drives them. Who knows, maybe you'll soon see yourself as the next innovator changing the world. And remember, engineering isn't just soldering and screwing - it's creativity, it's future thinking, it's teamwork. It's everything you want to bring to it.

Are you at the beginning of your technical journey or are you ready for the next step? Then check our vacancies and internships. Who knows, you might find the job that suits you perfectly at one of our top companies.

And oh, also follow us on social media to stay up to date with the latest stories, events and opportunities.

Dive in, the tech world is waiting for you!

ICD COMPANIES

Anne Koet - Sparck Technologies

Djoke Attema - NTS Norma

Sietske Dijkstra - FMI Improvia

Kina Bijleveld - Philips

Wilma Oost - Photonis

Meta van Essen - XPAR Vision

Mariska Okkema - BD Kiestra

Larissa Drysdale - ZiuZ

Lucy Boersma - STORK

Esmé Salverda - FMI Improvia

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