How to get your employer to pay for Women in Tech Consulting
Get full access to my weekly newsletter without paying for it in 3 easy steps!
First, find out about your organization’s learning and development benefits
Most organizations have learning and development (L&D) benefits, meaning you can get reimbursed for activities that advance your professional skillsets. L&D activities include professional memberships, conference fees, certificate trainings, exam fees, or professional subscriptions like Women in Tech Consulting.
Find out how much money you are allocated each year for L&D, the reimbursement process, and what approval is needed.
If you can’t find any info on your company’s L&D policy, don’t sweat it — $50 a year for one employee are like pennies for most companies. It is still worth asking your manager to have the company cover this expense because the worst thing that can happen is they say no.
Second, explain why Women in Tech Consulting will make you better at your job.
Whether you fill out a formal application process or email your manager, here’s what you say:
Women in Tech Consulting is the premier performance coaching platform for female tech consultants, specializing in technical upskilling and interpersonal skill development. As a newsletter subscriber, I get access to monthly deep dives of trending AI case studies, weekly original content, which includes: breakdowns of technical concepts, and commentary on the latest state of tech (with an emphasis on enterprise AI, cloud native tech, digital acceleration, and big data), tips for becoming a better tech consultant, trainings in strategic communication and influence without authority, and access to a community of women tech consultants.
Access to Women in Tech Consulting will allow me to stay ahead of industry trends, allowing me to gain insights into cutting-edge tools and technologies that will inform strategic decision-making and provide my team a competitive edge. With content that emphasizes both technical and interpersonal skills, this learning platform can help my team better align with broader business goals, ultimately driving digital transformation initiatives, optimizing workflows, and leading successful implementations of new technologies. The strategic communication and influence training in particular will help me engage more effectively with clients, improving relationships and ensuring my company can provide clear, value-driven recommendations, critical for strengthening our client loyalty and driving business growth.
Third, submit your request, get manager approval, and subscribe to Women in Tech Consulting!
You can screenshot the receipt confirmation after you subscribe! Or you can email womenintechconsulting@gmail.com and request a receipt invoice for reimbursement purposes.
Be sure to resubmit your learning and development request a year later when your subscription renews!
Take your future in your hands
Investing in your professional growth is the best financial decision you can make, especially if you are still in your 20’s. The investments you make in learning new skills and acquiring industry knowledge will compound over time. As you gain new skills and experiences, your confidence grows, allowing you to advocate for yourself more effectively during salary negotiations, promotions, and job changes.
By building your skills early, you unlock the potential for exponential financial growth down the road.