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capgemini hires 100+ women into tech roles
Capgemini is a global leader in transforming and managing businesses through the power of technology. They are committed to breaking down barriers and building a better future for all with their Inclusive Futures initiative. They have also set bold goals for the gender gap: women to make up 40% of all employees and 35% of executive leadership. As part of their work to achieve this, Capgemini has collaborated with Code First Girls since 2021 to diversify their entry-level tech talent pipeline.
Over the last four years, Capgemini has sponsored over 1,500 women through free tech education programmes. These provide upskilling opportunities in Data & SQL and Python & Apps, and advanced education in Software and Data Engineering and Data Science. More than 100 women have been hired into tech roles across their teams, and our work together shows no signs of slowing. Over 30 women are expected to graduate from Code First Girls’ advanced programmes and move into Capgemini roles this year!
With the representation of women in FTSE 350 companies declining by 8% in the past year, collaborations like this are more crucial than ever. Together, Capgemini and Code First Girls are not only addressing the gender imbalance in tech but also building the next generation of women leaders in the industry.
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The Challenge
1,500+
Women provided with free tech education
78%
Of CFGdegree students are career switchers
100+
Women placed into tech roles at Capgemini
With 80% of Code First Girls’ community coming from non-computer science, mathematics, or engineering backgrounds, it’s clear that women are less likely to be encouraged into tech careers and pathways early in their education. Traditional graduate hiring pipelines can exacerbate the issue, leaving two valuable and often untapped talent pools overlooked: career switchers and graduates from non-STEM backgrounds.
Career switchers, often individuals with established professional experience, bring a wealth of transferable skills, including leadership, communication, and project management. These capabilities are especially valuable in consulting roles, enabling them to deliver impact from day one. At the same time, graduates from non-STEM disciplines offer fresh perspectives and creative approaches to solving technical challenges. This enriches teams with diverse ways of thinking.
Recognising the strengths of both groups, Capgemini built a tailored, scalable talent pipeline that moves beyond conventional entry points. By embracing alternative educational and career pathways, Capgemini is meeting business needs while driving meaningful change in the tech industry.
The Solution
1. A DIVERSE MIX OF SKILLS
Working at Capgemini requires more than just technical expertise. Teams must also have broad, adaptable skills and the ability to approach challenges from multiple angles. To meet the complexity and variety of their projects, Capgemini recognised the need for teams with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ways of thinking.
By collaborating with Code First Girls, alongside Code Your Future and Ambitious About Autism, Capgemini was able to reach tech talent often overlooked by traditional education pathways but rich in the very skills consulting thrives on. Through CFG’s community of over 300,000 women, they connected with individuals whose previous careers included everything from teaching to healthcare, and whose degrees ranged from business to social sciences.
2. SCALABLE PIPELINES, FLEXIBLE HIRING
Capgemini often needs to scale teams quickly in response to new client demands and shifting project scopes. Through our collaboration, they gained access to a responsive and reliable talent pipeline. CFG learners are already partway through their technical training and well-prepared to step into roles immediately upon course completion.
Crucially, the CFG model supports more than just speed, it ensures alignment. Learners are encouraged to explore different areas of tech and apply for roles that match their interests and career goals. This focus on mutual fit leads to smoother onboarding and higher engagement. It also supports long-term success for both the individual and the organisation. By ensuring candidates are empowered to choose their own path in tech, Capgemini is able to build resilient, high-performing teams with a strong foundation of shared purpose and motivation.
3. CREATING NEW PATHWAYS
Building truly innovative and effective technology requires teams that reflect the diversity of the people who use it. Capgemini recognised that in order to create solutions that are inclusive, accessible, and relevant, their workforce must represent a broad range of lived experiences and perspectives.
That’s why creating clear, supported pathways into tech, particularly for those historically underrepresented in the industry, is so essential. By working with organisations like Code First Girls, Capgemini is not only addressing skills gaps but also actively shaping a more inclusive future for tech, where diverse voices are not just present but empowered to lead and make meaningful impact.
The Results
The collaboration between Capgemini and Code First Girls is a powerful example of how businesses can drive real change by rethinking how and where they hire. By opening doors to women from all backgrounds Capgemini is building a resilient and guaranteed pipeline of diverse talent across the UK.
Together, we are helping to reshape the industry by providing women with access to high-quality tech education. And with the relationship continuing to grow, the future looks bright for the next generation of women in tech.
