Code First Girls

What is our Mid-Level Accelerator? 🚀 With applications now open! Zarin, Lead Talent Manager at Code First Girls, is here to break down our latest course designed for those ready to accelerate in their career. You’ll learn: 🎯 Who it's for 👨💻 What’s covered 🌟 What skills you’ll develop So, are you ready to take your tech career to the next level? Tap the link here to get your application in before 26th July and start your journey to success! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ey5DvbxA #CodeFirstGirls #DiversityInTech #WomenInTech #Upskill #Transform #MidLevelAccelerator

Hiring career switchers supports business resilience 📈 In a landscape where automation is on the rise, skills like creativity, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and communication are becoming increasingly valuable, complementing the capabilities of AI. Did you know 49% of Code First Girls community members are career switchers? These include professionals who have previously been teachers, lawyers, accountants, and more. They bring a diverse set of transferable skills to the table. In our latest research report with Tech Talent Charter, we delve into the importance of championing squiggly careers. By embracing career switchers, technology employers can diversify their teams and prepare for workforce transformation. Download the full report in the comments below 👇 #CareerSwitchers #BusinessResilience #DigitalTransformation #TechTalent

Want to help solve pressing issues through cutting-edge innovations in science, tech and engineering? 🔬 The Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford has a new game-changing scholarship and we at Code First Girls, want to get more women involved in helping drive change and be a part of this exciting program! This fully-funded, undergraduate and graduate program at the University of Oxford, is open to candidates from around the world who have a passion to really make change happen! 🌎 🗓️ Undergraduate applications are OPEN NOW until 1st August at 4 PM (BST) with graduate applications opening in August 2024. Visit the EIT website for more details, link below in the comments ⬇️ Questions? Email them at scholars@eit.org #Scholarships #OxfordUniversity #EllisonInstitute #Innovation #STEM #HigherEducation #WomenInSTEM #CodeFirstGirls #DiversityInTech #WomenInTech #Upskill #Transform

Exciting times at the Careers in Tech Manchester event hosted by CFG Ambassadors Mariam Hussein MBCS FHEA and Soraya Tavakol at Slalom! 🎉 Huge thanks to our panel, Adelaide B., Kim Banga, and Moyo O., for sharing their inspiring journeys into tech and invaluable tips on finding the perfect role.✨ We then moved on to roundtable discussions held by our panelists, Mariam Hussein MBCS FHEA, and special guests Hamad Ali and Tatiana Ngamba, who facilitated and shared her Data CFGdegree experience. 👩💻 Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event a resounding success! 👏 👇 Our favourite tips from the event: 🌟 Moyo’s Top 3 Skills 1. Connect with people beyond the work they do. 2. Be flexible and learn to go with the flow. Think of it like learning to dance. 3. Ask lots of questions. 🌟 Adelaide's Quick Tips 1. Keep your CV up to date. 2. Show and talk about your experience. 3. Use GitHub to showcase your work. 🌟 Kim's Top Tip 1. The best way to learn in tech is by doing. Keep challenging yourself. 💖 Want to know more about our community? Click the link in the comments to read our community blogs!👇 #CodeFirstGirls #DiversityInTech #WomenInTech #Upskill #Transform #CFGAmbassadors #ManchesterEvent

🎪 We're attending RecFest 🎪 We're excited to be exhibiting at the largest talent acquisition event - RecFest UK! Looking to diversify your tech team and unlock new talent pools? Or perhaps you're wanting upskill your team in key areas within digital, including cyber, data, AI and software engineering. Visit us at stand I-4. 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 Excellence in DEI Stage at 11:30 AM, July 11th. Heading to the event? Reach out to our team members Kerry Couldridge, Sherin Helmy-Bianco, Ellie Taylor and Emma Lavender. See you there! #CodeFirstGirls #RecFest2024 #WomenInTech #Upskilling #Reskilling

👋Meet Fiona Hammond in our latest blog! Discover her inspiring coding journey, her dedication to mentorship in tech, and her thoughts on the importance of advocating for neurodiversity awareness. Get to know her story here - https://lnkd.in/e-nzb6kK? #FionaHammond #CodingCommunity #CodeFirstGirls

Ginni Rometty once said, "The only way you survive is you continuously transform into something else. It’s this idea of continuous transformation that makes you an innovation company." But how can leaders build a culture of continuous learning? 1️⃣Create a sense of psychological safety within your teams where employees are supported to take risks, to openly share ideas, and to feel belonging and inclusion. 2️⃣  Implement KPIs related to training, for both middle managers individually and their teams. 3️⃣ Track and share the ROI of a skills framework internally. Key metrics could include the cost of recruitment, attrition rates, enhanced employee engagement, productivity gains, and speed to proficiency. Download our latest report in partnership with the Tech Talent Charter for more tips on how to build inclusive skills programs in your workforce 👇 #Leadership #ContinuousLearning #Upskilling #Reskilling #EmployeeEngagement 

 📢 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