WE LEAD: New free bootcamp for women in Data Science and Business Intelligence

The WE LEAD, the independent non-profit organization founded by Libra Philanthropies in 2023 with the goal of reducing the gender gap and empowering women empowerment in the field of technology and business, announces a new, free bootcamp in Data Science and Business Intelligence, lasting 17 weeks (October 2024 – February 2025).

The WE LEAD bootcamp was designed in collaboration with Code.Hub, a distinguished organization training, development and transfer of know-how to scientists and professionals in the field of Information and New Technologies. It is aimed at women – cis and trans – aged 18 and over with basic knowledge in computers or programming who are interested in start a career in technology, want to enhance their skills or wish to return to the job market after a break. Specifically, the Data Science and Business Intelligence program emphasizes technologies and skills in high demand – Database Management, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Machine Learning – with the purpose of the participants gaining the required knowledge to enter or immediately return to the working environment.

The duration of the bootcamp is 17 weeks, starting with the orientation week during which the teams will get to know each other, talk to tech professionals and better understand the program, followed by 100 hours of technical training. The participants will work on real projects, creating a strong portfolio that will be useful to them in their careers, while mentors from the field of technology and business will provide them with support and guidance throughout. Upon completion of the bootcamp the participants will receive a certificate of attendance and will be followed by a period of guidance and networking with representatives of companies that are directly hiring. Submission of applications has already started and will remain open until August 31, 2024. Applications will be evaluated and accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and positions may be filled before the closing date.

It is worth noting that last year, first round of WE LEAD training programs in Front-end and Back-end development, closed with great success. Of the 58 participants, over 90% completed the free program, while within the four first months of graduation, 80% had passed at least one job interview in the technology field and 30% had taken on a new technology role.