Vapasi will provide
female developers, who have chosen to go on a break, an intensive deep dive
into object-oriented programming through a customized designed four week boot
camp that will also involve sharpening participants’ programming skills through
hands-on sessions. This will ensure that, the returning technologists can keep
track of changes, in the ever dynamic IT space. Post the boot camp,
participants are encouraged to apply for a 3 or 6 month internship with the
company. After the internship, participants who are interested in joining
ThoughtWorks, full time, can opt for a specially designed recruitment
procedure.
The program’s
intention is to also provide female IT professionals with a platform, to
define/re-define career paths, connect and identify with role models, exchange
experiences and support each other in becoming an active member of the IT
community.
Commenting on the
Vapasi program, Savita Hortikar, Head of Recruitment, ThoughtWorks India said,
“ThoughtWorks has always been passionate about diversity. We realize that an
inclusive working environment of passionate and driven women technologists
leads to collective and sustainable organizational growth. We are happy to
provide a platform in the form of the Vapasi program, for women professionals
to continue strong technical careers.”
This program is part
of #TalkTechToHer, a ThoughtWorks campaign directed towards women in technology
who have more than 6 years of work experience. The campaign wants to elevate
the conversation around inclusivity and drive an important message that women
can achieve as much as men, or more, when they are presented with the opportunities,
without the biases.
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