Facebook, Box, Pinterest partner to form WEST: Women Entering and Staying in Tech

Facebook today announced a partnership with Box and Pinterest, creating WEST — Women Entering and Staying in Tech.

Facebook discussed the new program in a blog post:

Today, Box, Facebook, and Pinterest are announcing that we have come together to create WEST (Women Entering and Staying in Tech), a one-on-one mentorship program to help more women enter and flourish in these increasingly important technical roles. By bringing experienced women from top technology companies across the industry together, we hope to build and maintain a new kind of mentorship program informed by the kind of work women are doing day-to-day and the most exciting opportunities becoming available in tech.