Code First Girls

Did you know only 5% of leadership positions in tech are held by women? That is incredibly low and we want to see this change! 🚀 Our Mid-Level Accelerator is designed to empower you with the skills and confidence to level up your tech career and break into mid-level positions. Let’s work together to close the gap—sign up now and be part of the movement! 💪 🗓️ Applications for our Mid-Level Accelerator are OPEN! 🔗 Apply now here: https://lnkd.in/dtb4Et2G #CodeFirstGirls #DiversityInTech #Upskill #Transform #Technology #Tech #TechJourney #WomenInTech #FirstTechJob #GirlsWhoCode #LearnToCode #CodingCommunity #WomenWhoCode #TechCareer #FreeCodingClass #Learn2Code #MidLevelAccelerator

APPLICATIONS FOR THE MID-LEVEL ACCELERATOR ARE NOW OPEN! 📣 We have amazing companies sponsoring places on this first-of-its-kind program designed to accelerate you in your tech career! 🚀 To apply now and to find out more information, check out our website! 🔗 Link below in the comments #CodeFirstGirls #DiversityInTech #Upskill #Transform #Technology #Tech #TechJourney #WomenInTech #FirstTechJob #GirlsWhoCode #LearnToCode #CodingCommunity #WomenWhoCode #TechCareer #FreeCodingClass #Learn2Code #MidLevelAccelerator

OK - so you know you have to upskill your team ✅ But how do you implement a training program that truly fits your business needs? Where do you even start? 🤔 In our latest blog, we outline 5 key steps to successfully implement employee training programs that drive real business impact—from skills mapping to measuring success. 💬 "The key to long-term business success lies in continuously investing in your people. Employee training is the best way to ensure your team thrives in a rapidly changing world." — Belinda Stiles, Senior Client Success Manager, Code First Girls 📈 Example from NatWest: Over 6,000 women trained, 130 engineers hired, 95% retention rate, and a 10x program expansion—all achieved by measuring impact and iterating on success. The full blog will guide you through how to implement impactful training in your organisation. Link in the comments below 👇 #EmployeeTraining #Upskilling #WorkforceDevelopment #FutureOfWork #Leadership

🎧 2024 in Review: Code First Girls Tech Advisory Board 🎉 As we reflect on the progress of 2024, we’re thrilled to celebrate the growth and contributions of our Tech Advisory Board! This year, we expanded to include 11 brilliant minds, each bringing unique expertise from across the tech landscape🙌 From Senior Software Engineers to Managing Directors and Data Engineers, our board members have been instrumental in shaping the future of women in tech, pushing boundaries, and sharing invaluable insights. 🌟 In 2024, we also established 5 new sub-groups focused on key areas like AI for Business, C# Development, and Instructor Quality. These groups are driving strategic initiatives to take us into the next year and beyond. A massive thank you to all of our board members for your dedication and passion. Together, we’re building a more inclusive, innovative tech community. Let's continue the journey into 2025! 💪✨ #TechAdvisoryBoard #WomenInTech #2024InReview #Innovation #FutureOfTech

 🎯 Looking to win more public sector bids? Boost your social value impact with Code First Girls!The UK’s Social Value Model prioritises bids that deliver real social, economic, and environmental benefits. At Code First Girls, our Recruit Train Deploy (RTD) model helps organisations meet these criteria while building diverse, highly skilled tech teams. Here’s how we align with key themes in the Social Value Model:  👉Tackling Economic Inequality: Upskill diverse women in tech and create pathways for economic growth.   👉Equal Opportunity: Access a talent pool of neurodiverse and underrepresented individuals.   👉 COVID-19 Recovery: Equip women impacted by the pandemic with new tech skills to support local resilience.  👉Fighting Climate Change: Build eco-conscious workforces with green tech skills.  👉Wellbeing: Empower individuals and strengthen communities through mentorship and career development. By partnering with us, you’ll not only meet key tender criteria but also drive meaningful change within your workforce and beyond. 🌟Ready to elevate your bids? Read our latest blog to discover how CFG can help you achieve your social value goals and win more contracts. 🔗 Link in comments! #SocialValue #TechForGood #InclusionInTech #PublicSector #WinningBids #CodeFirstGirls

Looking to progress your tech career? Learn about the benefits of studying the Mid-Level Accelerator (MLA) from our graduates, Urszula and Lakshmi! The MLA is open for applications until 17th Jan 2025! Click the link in the comments to apply! #MidLevelTech #WomenWhoCode #UpskillInTech #ProgressYourTechCareer

We partnered with TUI to build diverse tech talent pipelines in Poland and Portugal 🇵🇱🇵🇹 TUI was facing a tech gender imbalance in their Poland office, as well as a new Digital Hub opening in Portugal. They needed to explore an alternative route for diverse graduate talent By sponsoring our classes, TUI was able to: 📈 Receive a 142% oversubscribe rate in a new market 🔥 Attract diverse age groups, ranging from graduates to women in their mid-50s 💻 Upskill women, with 82% being beginner or having no previous tech experience Check out the full case study link in the comments👇

📈  How do you know if your employee upskilling programmes are really paying off? In our latest blog, we break down how to measure the ROI of upskilling, from tracking performance improvements to assessing financial impact. 📊 Whether you're looking to improve productivity, reduce turnover, or boost employee engagement, measuring the success of your training initiatives is key to ensuring long-term business growth. Read the full post and learn how to evaluate the effectiveness of your upskilling efforts: Link in the comments #EmployeeUpskilling #EmployeeTraining #TalentDevelopment #WorkforceDevelopment #SkillsGap #ROI #LearningAndDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #Upskilling

Even though 50% of women leave their tech roles before age 35, did you know that 81% would have stayed in their roles if they were given the opportunity to upskill? 👩💻 Our Mid-Level Accelerator aims to combat the mid-level career gap by enabling women with 1.5+ years of coding experience to accelerate and take their tech careers to the next level. 🗓️ Applications for our Mid-Level Accelerator are opening early next month! 🔗 Register your interest now, link below in the comments #CodeFirstGirls #DiversityInTech #WomenInTech #Upskill #Transform #Technology #Tech #TechJourney #WomenInTech #FirstTechJob #GirlsWhoCode #LearnToCode #CodingCommunity #WomenWhoCode #TechCareer #FreeCodingClass #Learn2Code #MidLevelAccelerator

🩺 CFG Ambassador Rebecca Walker, a medicine student who switched to Software Engineering, shares how CFG MOOCs and Kickstarter Classes helped her switch from medicine to tech! 💻 🌟 Rebecca shares how CFG’s MOOCs and Kickstarter courses kept her up-to-date with the latest tech needs and honed her technical skills, but also introduced her to an encouraging and supportive learning community as she navigates her career change. 💭“I have done courses on Machine Learning, Python, and SQL and I’ll continue to do courses because there is always an opportunity to learn more and broaden my knowledge “ 🤩 This is part of a series of stories where Ambassadors share how they changed careers through CFG! Keep your eyes peeled for the next Career Switcher Story 👀 Click on the link in the comments below 👇 to read more about Rebecca’s career-switching journey! #CFGAmbassadors #CodeFirstGirls #LearnToCode #SoftwareEngineer #WomenInTechnology #TechCareer #HealthcareToTech #MedicineToTech #CareerChange #CFGdegree