Simplilearn has partnered with JobsForHer, an online network for women's jobs, to teach and upskill 1000 women in full stack java development over the next year, preparing them for future employment. Simplilearn hopes to hire 1,000 women Java engineers by the end of the year as part of this campaign.
“Women now make up 34 per cent of the IT workforce in India, but the participation of women in tech starts declining as we move up the career ladder. We need to address this issue head-on and focus on increasing the talented women workforce, or the already stubborn gender gap will only continue to widen for women in tech,” reads the press release from Simplilearn.
The goal of this 'women-only' effort is to increase the position and capabilities of women in technology. Simplilearn's job guarantee programme includes the Full Stack Java Development programme, which allows women to follow their goals without worrying about finding work.
On completion of the programme, Simplilearn has assured job placement to learners. “On completion of the program: if any student, after signing up for career services and adhering to all timelines, is unable to find placement even after six months of completing the course, Simplilearn promises a guaranteed refund of the course fee to the learner,” it adds.
The programme will last a year, with six months of study modules and the remaining six months devoted to learners' career preparation. According to Simplilearn, each batch will consist of 50 women learners who will be taught to grasp coding as well as construct their own projects, apps, websites, and backend systems.
JobsForHer will give special mentorship to these women learners, giving them the opportunity to network with the best mentors and receive the best career advice, industry insights, and inspiration from top executives.
Women who complete the programme will also be invited to private JobsForHer networking events with major organisations committed to hiring brilliant and skilled women for their diverse teams.
"Industry reports indicate a significant demand in Full Stack Development employment in the previous couple of years," said Anand Narayanan, chief product officer of Simplilearn. "While this is a great opportunity to upskill and adapt to suit the market demand, there often exists a gap when it comes to upskilling women for these roles. With the aim to boost the role of women in tech, we look forward to upskilling at least 1000 women in the next year with the Full Stack Java Development program designed exclusively for them. We are confident that after completing the program, women who are either starting their professional careers or have taken a break in the past will be able to accelerate their careers,” he added.
Neha Bagaria, from JobsForHer, stated, “While women representation is gaining traction in conversations and some industries have seen changes, we have a long way to go as there still exists a significant disparity when it comes to women in the tech industry. The bias that tech roles are more suitable for men still exists, discouraging women from jumping into these fields. To break the bias and empower women in Tech, we are happy to partner with Simplilearn to bring the best in the class program on Full Stack Java Development for women learners. This program enables them to have a comprehensive understanding of the domain and provides mentorship and networking opportunities to ensure women are job-ready from day one of program completion.”
