Helping female students discover tech with CodeWomen

We have frequently observed that girls have a tendency to stay clear of the tech entire world. Whether or not it is mainly because they really feel like an outsider, worried, or insecure, with out the proper guidance and motivation, they are more probably to be discouraged to pursue a career in this discipline. 

At TravelPerk, we want to shut this gap. We want to persuade gals to be aspect of a neighborhood where gender does not outline their paths. We want to supply a place wherever they have equivalent opportunities to find out and develop.  

Just one way we get ourselves involved is by volunteering for CodeWomen. Past Monday, we invited CodeWomen to our Barcelona HQ, in which we hosted their pair-programming session to offer advice to female pupils. 

What is CodeWomen?

CodeWomen is a group for gals by females. Established by MigraCode in 2020, the initiative consists of a aid group for female college students who aspire to enter the tech landscape. Volunteers from diverse corporations help these pupils develop their specialized abilities and present occupation assistance and strategies. 

What is MigraCode?

MigraCode is a tech academy for refugees and migrants in Barcelona. It was started in 2019 and collaborates with different faculties and businesses throughout Europe to foster labor integration and social inclusion. MigraCode aims to give equivalent entry to instruction, enrich work chances, create a neighborhood, and supply more assist.  

What is a pair-programming session?

Codewomen hosts two types of situations for every thirty day period. Just one for networking and learning and one for pair-programming. The latter is composed of arranging classes with pupils and volunteer coaches to give pupils steering on the business or expertise they need, operate on present or initiate new assignments, and deliver typical recommendations in accordance to their passions. 

I want to be a volunteer. Where can I indicator up?

You can see a lot more data on how to get involved listed here. You can also attain out to our volunteers, Alexandra Yamaui and David Volart, to hear more about their encounters.