HOW CARTRAWLER RESKILLED THEIR EMPLOYEES INTO TECH

We spoke with Jody Jordan, Chief People Officer at CarTrawler, to hear more about the results of reskilling existing employees in collaboration with Code First Girls.

What success stands out the most from working with Code First Girls?

One of the standout successes from our partnership with Code First Girls is the positive response we’ve seen from CarTrawler employees to the CFGdegree programme. This initiative has not only reinforced our reputation as an inclusive employer but has also empowered women within our organisation to pursue careers in technology. The enthusiasm for this programme highlights the appetite for initiatives like this, and we are excited to roll out more of these opportunities in the future, continuing our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

How did Code First Girls help close the tech skills shortage in your tech team?

Code First Girls has played a pivotal role in addressing the skills shortage within our tech team. Our proprietary technology platform is developed in-house by a talented engineering team, and we have ambitious plans to expand our tech capabilities with a diverse workforce.

Through our partnership with Code First Girls, we have been able to tap into the incredible talent at CarTrawler and provide our employees with opportunities to learn new skills and explore different career paths within the company. This initiative not only helps us build a stronger and more skilled tech team but also increases the representation of women in our technology function, further supporting our goal of fostering diversity in the industry.

Has partnering with Code First Girls changed your approach to recruitment and employee upskilling? And if so, how?

Through our CarTrawler Advancing Gender Equity programme, we are already focused on attracting diverse talent. However, what’s really great is that partnerships like this enhance our ability to attract and retain internal talent.

By collaborating with Code First Girls, it’s a clear demonstration of how we can offer engaging initiatives that empower our employees to learn new skills and advance their careers. This reinforces our commitment to a culture of continuous growth and development. Overall, this partnership strengthens our efforts to foster an inclusive workplace and promote gender equity within our organisation.

Did you see any time-saving and cost-effectiveness from using Code First Girls?

Absolutely! Partnering with Code First Girls has resulted in both time-saving and cost-effectiveness for CarTrawler. By leveraging Code First Girls’ expertise and established programmes, it has drastically reduced the time and resources we would typically spend on sourcing training programmes, covering the cost, and organising who should take part, when, and how.  Overall, this partnership not only saved us time but also optimised our costs while enhancing our workforce’s skills and diversity.