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Digital Her: Inspiring girls to strive, supporting women to thrive
Software developer continues to be the most in demand job role in tech. However, the dial on diversity of our tech teams still isn’t shifting fast enough or far enough.
Be the change. Join the Mission.
Our dedicated Digital Her Apprenticeship Programme for Software Development is aimed at supporting and nurturing more women into hard to recruit software development technical roles, while providing a supportive environment for their growth and success.
We want women from all backgrounds and experiences to join our talent pool.
What is the Digital Her Apprenticeship?
- A dedicated Level 4 apprenticeship for female software developers to thrive, not just survive
- High quality technical training
- Wrap around support, additional training and development bespoke to the barriers and challenges women in tech face
- Anchored to the Digital Her community network support
What does the programme look like?
- 18 month programme
- Induction & ‘get ready technical fundamentals training (2 weeks)
- Technical training & professional competencies units.
- 2-3 day technical units every 4-6 weeks
- Supportive progress review meetings for the apprentice, line manager and dedicated skills coach every 8 weeks
- Digital Her Connects events run throughout the Digital Her Community to support apprentices with allyship and networking
- Delivery will be in person
Ready to join our apprenticeship talent pool?
Apply to join our talent pool by 15th May 2024.
Once you have submitted your application, we’ll undertake an eligibility check. You’ll then join our Apprenticeship Talent Pool of candidates and your profile and CV will be shared with employers hiring through our programme.
You may be shortlisted for an interview by one or more employers.
Timeline*
- Applications close: 15th May 2024
- Interviews/ initial assessments: w/c 20th May 2024
- Job offers by: 7th June 2024
- Pre-boarding: w/c 10th June 2024
- Start on programme: 24th June 2024
* subject to change as required.
