Advancing Ambition

Let’s Close the Opportunity Gap and Open a New Future

Watch and Share Now

DeVry University strives to close our society’s opportunity gap and address emerging talent needs by preparing learners to thrive in careers shaped by continuous technological change. Through innovative programs, relevant partnerships, and exceptional care, we empower students to meaningfully improve their lives, communities, and workplaces.

01 Opportunity Gap
02 Advancing Futures
03 Scholars Programs
04 Help Close The Gap

Just 29% of tech workers are women¹

Raise awareness to help close the gap

Student Hiring Manager? Business leader? We all have a role to play in closing the gap and opening a world of opportunity

text_only_fluid_width

We all have a role to play

Women and people of color are underrepresented in the tech industry

68% of business leaders report a lack of diversity in their tech workforce.² That’s a gap too big for an industry built on innovation.

text_only_fluid_width

Lack of diversity in the tech workforce

Driving greater equality is the right thing to do. But it’s also necessary to advance business.

By 2033, demand for advanced IT and programming skills will grow by as much as 90%.³

text_only_fluid_width

Driving greater equality

Closing the gap can help unleash a world of new talent

70% of job seekers are attracted to work for a company that demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion.⁴

text_only_fluid_width

Unleash a world of new talent

What roles we can play?
Lack of diversity in their tech workforce
Driving greater equality
Unleash a world of new talent

Companies with diverse executive teams are 33% more likely to outperform their peers on profitability²

Raise awareness to help close the gap

Advancing Futures

DeVry is committed to helping close the opportunity gap and address emerging talent needs in tech by educating diverse learners and focusing on our own hiring efforts.

Within DeVry University, female-identifying colleagues make up 57% of our workforce and African American colleagues make up 18%; Hispanic colleagues make up only 8%. While we're proud of our efforts, we know there's still a lot of work to be done.

You can join us in this commitment by hiring a diverse tech workforce, especially the skilled graduates of our Scholars Programs, or by becoming a scholar yourself. Let’s close the opportunity gap in tech and chart a new course.

Adrienne A.

Current Women+Tech Scholar

George M.

McDonald’s Chief Information Security Officer

Alina R.

Current Future Cyber Defenders Scholar

Corinthia W.

Current Women+Tech Scholar

Larry M.

Current Future Cyber Defenders Scholar

Ada M.

Current NextGen Hispanic Scholar

Klassic B.

Current Women+Tech Scholar

8% of tech workers are Hispanic¹

Raise awareness to help close the gap

DeVry Scholars Programs

We believe in access to higher education for all

Through DeVry’s NextGen Hispanic^TM, Women+Tech^TM and Future Cyber Defenders^TM Scholars Programs, we’re helping empower more equitable opportunities.

Women+Tech Scholars Program^TM

NextGen Hispanic Scholars Program^TM

Future Cyber Defenders Scholars Program^TM

9% of tech workers are African American¹

Raise awareness to help close the gap

Help Close the Gap

Whether you’re a student interested in tech, or an industry partner looking to diversify teams, get started below. You can advocate for change on your social networks, learn how to implement new practices, or enroll in a DeVry Scholars Program.

Advance your team with DeVryWorks

Business leaders have a unique opportunity to attract, retain and grow talent with a tax-deductible⁶ tuition benefits program. Our consultants can help you build career pathways to develop your future leaders and remain competitive.

DeVry Scholars Programs

Our DeVry NextGen Hispanic^TM, Women+Tech^TM and Future Cyber Defenders^TM Scholars Programs are helping underrepresented communities prepare to pursue tech careers. Gain access to hands-on learning, mentorships and more.

The Hispanic Promise

The Hispanic Promise is the first-of-its-kind national pledge to hire, promote, retain, and celebrate Hispanics in the workplace. Learn how your company can become a signatory of The Hispanic Promise.

Raise Awareness to Help Close the Gap

68% of business leaders report a lack of diversity in their tech workforce²

Companies with diverse executive teams are 33% more likely to outperform their peers on profitability⁵

70% of job seekers are attracted to work for a company that demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion⁴

¹ “Labor Force Statistics from the Current Population Survey.” 2022. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. January 20, 2022. https://www.bls.gov/cps/cpsaat11.htm.

² Wiley. (2022). Diversity in Tech 2021 U.S. Report. mthree.com. Retrieved January 19, 2023, from https://www.wiley.com/edge/site/assets/files/2689/diversity_in_tech_2021_us_report_by-mthree.pdf

³ Conway, Michael, Kweilin Ellingrud, Tracy Nowski, and Renee Wittemyer. 2018. “Closing the Tech Gender Gap through Philanthropy and Corporate Social Responsibility.” McKinsey & Company. September 12, 2018. https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/technology-media-and-telecommunications/our-insights/closing-the-tech-gender-gap-through-philanthropy-and-corporate-social-responsibility.

⁴ The Manifest. 2020. “70% of Job Seekers Value a Company’s Commitment to Diversity When Evaluating Potential Employers.” Cision PR Newswire, June 18, 2020. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/70-of-job-seekers-value-a-companys-commitment-to-diversity-when-evaluating-potential-employers-301079330.html.

⁵ Lamano, Givelle. 2021. “Three Tips For Boosting Business Profits: How Investing In Diversity Increases Profitability.” Forbes, December 20, 2021.

⁶ Publication 970 (2022), Tax Benefits for Education. (2022). In Internal Revenue Service. Department of the Treasury. https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p970.pdf

* Thomas, Rachel, Marianne Cooper, Ellen Konar, Ali Bohrer, Ava Mohsenin, Areina Yee, Alexis Krivkovich, Irina Starikova, Jess Huang, and Delia Zanoschi. 2019. “Women in the Workplace.” 2019. https://wiw-report.s3.amazonaws.com/Women_in_the_Workplace_2019.pdf.

* Griffiths, Sian, Petra Kubalcikova, Gayatri Shenai, Cathy Wright, and Adriana Gascoigne. 2022. “Repairing the Broken Rung on the Career Ladder for Women in Technical Roles.” McKinsey & Company. March 21, 2022. https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/technology-media-and-telecommunications/our-insights/repairing-the-broken-rung-on-the-career-ladder-for-women-in-technical-roles.

Request Info Apply Now Call

Classes Start Every 8 Weeks

In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org. The University’s Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. DeVry is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. Arlington Campus: 1400 Crystal Dr., Ste. 120, Arlington, VA 22202. DeVry University is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, www.tn.gov/thec. Lisle Campus: 4225 Naperville Rd, Suite 400, Lisle, IL 60532. Unresolved complaints may be reported to the Illinois Board of Higher Education through the online complaint system https://complaints.ibhe.org/. View DeVry University’s complaint process https://www.devry.edu/compliance/student-complaint-procedure.html Program availability varies by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information.

Let’s Close the Opportunity Gap and Open a New Future

Just 29% of tech workers are women1

Student Hiring Manager? Business leader? We all have a role to play in closing the gap and opening a world of opportunity

Women and people of color are underrepresented in the tech industry

Driving greater equality is the right thing to do. But it’s also necessary to advance business.

Closing the gap can help unleash a world of new talent

Companies with diverse executive teams are 33% more likely to outperform their peers on profitability2

Advancing Futures

Adrienne A.

George M.

Alina R.

Corinthia W.

Larry M.

Ada M.

Klassic B.

8% of tech workers are Hispanic1

DeVry Scholars Programs

We believe in access to higher education for all

Women+Tech Scholars ProgramTM

NextGen Hispanic Scholars ProgramTM

Future Cyber Defenders Scholars ProgramTM

9% of tech workers are African American1

Help Close the Gap

Advance your team with DeVryWorks

DeVry Scholars Programs

The Hispanic Promise

Raise Awareness to Help Close the Gap

68% of business leaders report a lack of diversity in their tech workforce2

Companies with diverse executive teams are 33% more likely to outperform their peers on profitability5

70% of job seekers are attracted to work for a company that demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion4

Just 29% of tech workers are women¹

Companies with diverse executive teams are 33% more likely to outperform their peers on profitability²

8% of tech workers are Hispanic¹

Women+Tech Scholars Program^TM

NextGen Hispanic Scholars Program^TM

Future Cyber Defenders Scholars Program^TM

9% of tech workers are African American¹

68% of business leaders report a lack of diversity in their tech workforce²

Companies with diverse executive teams are 33% more likely to outperform their peers on profitability⁵

70% of job seekers are attracted to work for a company that demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion⁴