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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Jasper Jolly

Neurodiverse women sought for jobs at GCHQ and BAE Systems

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A survey by Code First Girls found a fifth of female coders identified as neurodiverse. Photograph: d3sign/Getty Images

The British spy agency GCHQ and weapons manufacturer BAE Systems have issued an appeal to attract more neurodiverse women to work for them in cybersecurity jobs.

The employers are actively seeking women with autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for cybersecurity roles to address gaps in their workforces.

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