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Want to create a fair and inclusive skills program for your team? Begin with workforce planning and skills mapping. 👉 Workforce planning can be used to predict future workforce needs and identify existing gaps. 👉 Skills mapping is crucial to grasp the specific skills, knowledge, and abilities individuals have to offer or those necessary for desired positions. 👉 AI-powered tools can help you with this! For more top recommendations, download our Building Tomorrow's Workforce report in collaboration with the Tech Talent Charter below.

🧑🔬Data Scientists in tech are needed across many industries! From healthcare to the space industry. Whilst Data Analysts are storytellers of data, on the other hand, Data Scientists are like data investigators who get deep into the finer details to help uncover more information about the bigger picture. This career path holds many types of job roles, depending on what path you choose to specialise in such as:  👉Machine Learning Engineer 👉Data Architect 👉Quantitative Analyst, and more! Learn about the other types of roles, salaries and career progression in Data Science, and how CFG can help YOU get there in our new blog. Read full blog with the link in the comments 👇 #DataAnalyst #DataScience #CodeFirstGirls #CareersInTech #TechCareers

What is the CFGdegree like? Spring ‘24 CFGdegree student and CFG Ambassador Ritika Gurung shares her CFGdegree experience in this Q&A! 💜What inspired her to apply to the Product Management CFGdegree 💜How she manages her CFGdegree workload 💜How she’s finding the learning aspect of the program (as a neurodivergent learner) 💜Her personal highlight, her JavaScript Assignment! (Swipe to the end to see her project in action) Want to read more CFGdegree experiences? Head over to our website for our community blogs! Click the link in the comments to apply for our CFGdegree, applications are still open 👇 #CFGdegree #CFGAmbassadors #CodeFirstGirls #CodingCommunity #LearnToCode #GirlsWhoCode #SoftwareEngineer #WomenInTechnology #NeurodiversityInTech #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #WomenInTech #TechCareer

We're thrilled to announce that our CEO, Anna Brailsford has been named one of Computer Weekly's 50 Most Influential Tech Leaders! 🏅 A huge thank you to ComputerWeekly.com and our amazing community for your continuous support. Code First Girls is on a mission to close the gender gap in the tech industry by providing employment through free education. We’ve already helped more than 200,000 women learn to code and by working with companies globally, we’re boosting employability, diversity and social mobility, transforming local economies and communities ✨ Congratulations to fellow leaders Adam Warne, Allison Kirkby, Anne Boden, Carl Dawson, Carlos Selonke, Charles Ewen, Charles Forte, Charlotte Light, Clare Lansley, Clifford Cohen, Craig Bright, Darren Scates, Debbie Forster MBE, Samantha Niblett, Diana Kennedy, Emer McNally, Felicity Oswald OBE, Gary Balmer, Ian Bromwich, Jack Stockdale, Jo Graham, Johanna Hutchinson, Leanne Clancy, Mark McClennon MBE, Rafe Colburn and many more. #CodeFirstGirls #DiversityInTech #WomenInTech #Upskill #Transform #ComputerWeekly #UKTech50 #TechLeaders #Innovation

Did you know women are 40% more likely to have their work replaced by AI automation? 🤯 This underscores a critical issue: AI will disproportionately impact women, particularly those engaged in administrative and support roles that are among the first to be automated. Despite this challenge, women are eager to retrain. Our community of women has ranked upskilling programs as the most effective way to support women in tech teams and enhance retention. Our latest research report with the Tech Talent Charter explores the urgent need for inclusive skills development. As social biases and the growing skills gap threaten to leave many behind, it's crucial that we focus on upskilling, reskilling, and empowering all workers to thrive in an AI-driven world. Let's tackle these challenges together. Check out our findings and learn how we can create a more equitable future. Link to the report in the comments below 👇 #Reskilling #AI #BuildingTomorrowsWorkforce #CodeFirstGirls #TechTalentCharter

💻CFG Ambassador Asia Sharif, Software Engineer NatWest, discusses neurodiversity in tech and shares how she found the CFGdegree and +Masters! 🌟 Asia shares how embracing her neurodiversity allowed her to thrive whilst working in tech, how she approached the schedule and workload of the CFGdegree, and advice to other neurodivergent individuals who wish to pursue a career in tech! 🌱 “As someone with ADHD and OCD, I've appreciated the flexibility and support provided by the program. The ability to learn at my own pace and access resources when needed has been invaluable in helping me stay engaged and motivated throughout the course. “ 🤩 Want more insights like these? Visit our website to read other Community blogs, and stay tuned for more! Click on the link in the comments below 👇 to read more about Asia’s CFGdegree experience! #CFGAmbassadors #LearnToCode #Upskill #SoftwareEngineer #WomenInTechnology #NeurodiversityInTech #NeurodiversityAtWork #CFGdegree #CodeFirstGirls #WomenInTech #TechCareer

📢 AUTUMN 24 CFGDEGREE APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN Are you ready to take the leap? 💜Level up through our 16-week CFGdegree programme 💜Choose from a specialisation in either software, data, full-stack or product management 👩💻 💜This is a 100% free learning and there are potential opportunities at the end with one of our partner companies 🤝 ** APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL THE 28TH JUNE 2024 ** To apply, click the link in the comments 👇

Exciting News! 🎉 Our CEO, Anna Brailsford, was recently interviewed by Startups Magazine 📖 ✨ In this feature, Anna shares insights on closing the gender gap in tech and championing diversity to create a more inclusive future 🚀👩💻 “In the next five years, we’re aiming to provide one million opportunities for women to learn how to code and participate in the sector, delivering £1 billion in economic opportunities.” 💪🌟 Check out the full interview to get inspired and join the conversation! Link in the comments below👇 #CodeFirstGirls #Technology #DiversityInTech #WomenInTech #Upskill #Transform #GenderEquality #TechInnovation #Leadership 

World Economic Forum predicts technology will disrupt up to 1 billion jobs in the next decade. Are your teams ready? We are excited to announce the release of our latest report in partnership with the Tech Talent Charter. Our report delves into the crucial role of upskilling and reskilling in the era of digital transformation. Studies indicate that automation will particularly impact women and employees of colour, underscoring the need for equitable upskilling opportunities. Key highlights include: 🌀 3 steps to building inclusive skills programs 🌀 10 recommendations for employers building successful skills initiatives 🌀 Survey results from 827 industry signatories  🌀 Insights from 200,000 women in technology Discover more by downloading our free research report in the comments below👇 #FutureOfWork #DigitalTransformation #Upskilling #Reskilling #TechTalent #WorkforceDevelopment #InclusiveGrowth #AI #Automation #SkillsDevelopment #DiversityAndInclusion #WorkforceInnovation #TechForGood #WomenInTech #EquityInTech

✨NEW PARTNERS ALERT ✨ This month at CFG, we're giving a shoutout to our public sector partners who are teaming up with us to upskill and recruit more women in tech. A huge welcome to UK Parliament, Serco, Ordnance Survey, and Eko! 🎉 Together, we're offering women their first shot at a tech career, all across the UK 🇬🇧 The graduates of our programme will soon be stepping into their tech roles and making real changes to public services and people’s lives. 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