Women In Tech PGH Holds Workforce Efficacy Roundtable to Address Pittsburgh’s Evolving Tech Market
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Pittsburgh, PA - On October 23rd, Women In Tech PGH (WITPGH), hosted a roundtable discussion on workforce efficacy, examining the unique challenges and opportunities within Pittsburgh’s evolving tech market. As part of the organization's ongoing Workforce Efficacy Research Initiative, the event brought together leaders in technical recruitment, hiring managers, and local government officials to foster stronger, community-driven connections between employers and candidates.Women In Tech PGH (WITPGH)
With Pittsburgh’s tech sector rapidly expanding, bridging the gap between qualified talent and employer needs has become more critical than ever. This roundtable addressed issues that conventional recruitment methods have struggled to resolve, particularly the need for more strategic hiring models to ensure sustainable workforce pipelines. As a leader in workforce development, WITPGH recognizes that successful tech ecosystems require not just skilled candidates but equitable pathways to access and advancement, especially for those from underrepresented communities.
Michael Carroll, Public Information Officer at Allegheny County Economic Development emphasizes how technology and workforce solutions are shaped by who’s in the room and the stories they share.
The evening began with dinner and featured a keynote presentation by Pariss Chandler, founder of Black Tech Pipeline, who shared insights on creating equitable employer-candidate relationships, particularly for candidates from historically underrepresented communities. Alison Falk, President and CEO of WITPGH, facilitated the final program segment with targeted questions and insights from WITPGH’s organization’s research to guide a meaningful exchange among attendees.
“What impressed me most was WITPGH’s proven history, expertise, and data-driven commitment to tackling real workforce challenges. The people in the room weren’t just knowledgeable, they brought genuine dedication to building solutions that go beyond surface-level fixes and to create lasting change.”
This exclusive roundtable reflects WITPGH’s commitment to advancing workforce effectiveness through research-driven, community-focused solutions that meet employer needs, mitigate economic risk, and align with candidate aspirations.
Insights from this discussion will inform a regional case study on practical workforce strategy applications. These efforts towards more equitable workforce solutions were made possible with funding provided by The Pittsburgh Foundation.
About Women In Tech PGH (WITPGH)
Women In Tech PGH is a social impact agency committed to transforming workforce strategies and professional development models to support individual growth, organizational success, and the economic advancement of women.
For more information, please contact:
Alison Falk
WITPGH, President and CEO
alison@witpgh.org
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