Code First Girls

 📢 Calling all women looking to drive their tech careers forward! Applications for our Mid-Level Accelerator are Now Open! 🌟 Have a minimum of 1.5 years in tech? The Mid-Level Accelerator is designed to empower YOU to advance your career and build invaluable skills (hello future tech leaders! 👋🚀)   Ready to take the next big step in your career? Apply today by clicking the link in the comments 👇

☁️ What is C#, and what is it used for? CFG Ambassador Mariam Hussein FHEA, Software Engineer @ Slalom answers your frequently asked questions about C#! 🌟 Experienced in multiple coding languages, Mariam shares the differences and similarities between C# and other languages like C++ and Java, and her best tips for working with and learning C#. 💭 “I started my tech journey learning JavaScript and Python, and there’s a lot of flexibility with how you structure your code in those languages. However, I find the structure and conventions enforced by C# to be reassuring; it helps maintain consistency across projects and makes collaborating with other developers smoother.” 💡 ”Alongside traditional software development roles, proficiency in C# opens up avenues in emerging fields such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT). With cloud-native technologies like Microsoft Azure and AWS, C# developers can leverage their skills to architect and deploy scalable cloud solutions that meet the demands of modern businesses. “ Click on the link in the comments below 👇 to read more about Mariam’s best C# tips! #CFGAmbassadors #CodeFirstGirls #LearnToCode #WomenInTech#Upskill #UpskillYourself #CodingForBeginners #CSharpProgramming #CSharpDotNet

“Don’t let the weight of expectations define you” A great piece of advice from Shabnam Nawaz, Chief of Staff, Technology at dunnhumby. She emphasises the importance of being kind to yourself and not letting self-imposed deadlines define your journey. Whether you’re just starting out or considering a career pivot, Shabnam’s wisdom will resonate with you. Tune in to our latest episode of #REPRESENT to find out Shabnam’s key advice for any woman starting out their journey in tech. Check out the interview in the comments below 👇 #CareerJourney #WomenInTech #CodeFirstGirls #Dunnhumby 

📢DON'T MISS OUT ON AUTUMN ’24 CFGDEGREE! Time is running out to get your CFGdegree applications in for some of the biggest names in the industry! Applications close TODAY at 5 PM!* Ready to land your dream career in tech? 🔗 Head to the link in the comments to apply now - hurry the clock is ticking! ⏰ *Selected opportunities open until 3rd July, education-only applications close 10th July. #CodeFirstGirls #DiversityInTech #WomenInTech #Upskill #Transform

💡Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Do you have a tech business idea but perhaps don’t know where to start? Look no further, because we’ve got the blueprint for you! Whether you’re already working in tech or completely new to the space, we’re diving into some core steps you can take to bring your business idea to life, which includes: 🧠 Learn: How you can develop your idea(s) yourself 🔍 Research: Learn from the journeys of other women entrepreneurs  🔗 Connect: Reach the right audience ⚡Impact: Solve a problem Link in the comments below 👇 #Entrepreneurship #TechBusiness

🇳🇱 Code First Girls in Amsterdam 🇳🇱 We're excited to be exhibiting at Europe's largest tech event for women, underrepresented communities, and allies - European Women in Tech! Looking to diversify your tech team and unlock new talent pools? Visit us at stand 604. We’d love to connect with you! 🤝👀 Don't miss our CEO, Anna Brailsford, hosting a keynote on "Upskilling and Reskilling Your Workforce in the Age of AI" on the AI stage at 2:35 PM, June 26th. Heading to the event? Reach out to our team members Kerry Couldridge, Sherin Helmy-Bianco, Helen Cleary, and Yasmin Panahi. See you there! #CodeFirstGirls #EWiT24 #WomenInTech #Upskilling #Reskilling

✨SHOUTOUT TO OUR DEFENCE PARTNERS ✨ We've teamed up with MBDA, Thales, and QinetiQ to recruit the next generation of women defence professionals 🚀 In 2023, women comprised ~24% of the workforce in the aerospace and defence industry.  Our partners are working to increase that by helping women break into the industry and enter their first roles in tech! 💻 Curious about how you can join our community or engage with us as a tech employer? Check out the comments below👇 #CodeFirstGirls #DiversityInTech #WomenInTech #Upskill #Transform

🎓 CFG Ambassador Sinéad Cummings, Senior Software Developer at Opencast, discusses the various steps she took to progress and develop her career in tech! 🌟 As a mother and career switcher from Biotech, Sinéad shares her best tips on balancing between gaining technical skills and leadership responsibilities in her role, as well as how coaching allowed her to gain more confidence in her role (leading her to present at a prestigious tech conference) and as a mother! 💭 “One of the ways I have found I can continue to pursue my own growth is by taking part in scheduled learning, like CFG Kickstarter Classes and MOOCs. Accountability is a great motivator, so if I am interested in learning something new but don’t know where to start, joining a structured course with live teaching really helps reduce some of that cognitive load.” 💟  “The tech industry is fast-moving and there is always something new to learn, but it’s impossible to learn it all, so I enjoy learning when I have the time and am kind to myself when I don’t.” 🤩 Want more insights like these? Keep your eyes peeled for the next Ambassador Story 👀 Click on the link to read more about Sinéad’s CFGdegree experience! 👉 https://lnkd.in/edet74n2 #CFGAmbassadors #LearnToCode #Upskill #SoftwareEngineer #WomenInTechnology #CodeFirstGirls #WomenInTech #TechCareer #CareerProgression #CareerDevelopment

Did you know that only 42% of employees take advantage of upskilling opportunities at work? We believe that this has something to do with employees not being given the time and space to learn on the job. Research by the Tech Talent Charter found women are 55% more likely to report learning on the job as their primary method of gaining tech skills. In general, women undertake a larger percentage of the caring responsibilities at home, meaning that many aren't able to undertake self-led learning outside of work hours. This means that if employers are to build inclusive skills programs, they must do so championing flexibility and allowing for their employees to learn within working hours. For more top tips on how to build inclusive skills programs download our free report below👇

We are now the largest provider of free coding courses in the UK, having reached the milestone of 200,000 learning opportunities 🙌 We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our partners and our community for their continued support and collaboration in making this impact possible 👏 #CodeFirstGirls #DiversityInTech #WomenInTech #Upskill #Transform