RECRUIT TRAIN DEPLOY TECH TALENT
Respond quickly to skills shortages with our unique and agile approach to recruit, train, deploy.
- Fast and flexible immediate and short-term hiring
- Diverse, job-ready candidates matched to your needs
- Low-risk resourcing as we take on the logistics
- Transition to permanent roles at no additional cost
RECRUIT TRAIN DEPLOY TECH TALENT
Respond quickly to skills shortages with our unique and agile approach to recruit, train, deploy.
- Fast and flexible immediate and short-term hiring
- Diverse, job-ready candidates matched to your needs
- Low-risk resourcing as we take on the logistics
- Transition to permanent roles at no additional cost
RECRUIT TRAIN DEPLOY TECH TALENT
Respond quickly to skills shortages with our unique and agile approach to recruit, train, deploy.
- Fast and flexible immediate and short-term hiring
- Diverse, job-ready candidates matched to your needs
- Low-risk resourcing as we take on the logistics
- Transition to permanent roles at no additional cost
OUR COMMUNITY INSIGHTS
200k+
Community members
76%
are looking for their first role in tech
100%
of CFG Scholars are interested in contracting work
98%
Retention rate for those placed into roles
FAST AND FLEXIBLE HIRING WITH CODE FIRST GIRLS
RECRUIT
Access high-performing talent from our diverse community of global women in tech.
Across a range of locations, skills and job roles, ensuring fast and suitable matching for immediate and short-term hiring needs.
TRAIN
Bring consultants with rigorous training and specialised skills into your organisation.
Coupled with ongoing 1-2-1 weekly drop-ins for technical coaching and support, to reduce reliance on your managers.
DEPLOY
Deploy consultants to get started on projects and we’ll take care of all the logistics.
With contracts ranging from 12-24 months and the option to transition contractors to permanent employers, for free!
WHY WORK WITH CODE FIRST GIRLS?
EXPERTLY MATCHED TALENT
Our team will match our diverse tech talent to your business based on your needs around skills, locations, job roles and workforce planning.
HIGHLY SCALABLE SOLUTION
We provide a highly scalable onshore capability with quick turnaround for immediate and short-term hiring needs.
LOW-RISK
RESOURCING
Enjoy low-risk resourcing as we take on the logistics – payroll, HR, insurance, and performance accountability are all sorted.
NO ADDITIONAL
FEES
With all our contracts (12-, 18- or 24-months), you can also transition consultants to permanent employee roles for free.
CONSULTANTS MATCHED TO YOUR RECRUITMENT NEEDS
CORE ENTRY-LEVEL CONSULTANTS
Our core entry-level consultants are qualified CFGdegree graduates who have completed our thorough 16-week program in a core tech area:
- Software/Data Engineering
- Data Science
- Full-Stack
- Product Management
THEY ARE READY TO START IN ROLES SUCH AS:
- Data Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Full-Stack Engineer
- Front-End Developer
- Back-End Developer
- Product Manager
SPECIALIST ENTRY-LEVEL CONSULTANTS
Our specialist entry-level consultants are qualified CFGdegree and +Masters graduates who have completed our 20-28 week program in a core tech area plus a specialist area in:
- DevOps & Cloud
- Cyber Security
- AI/ML
- Vulnerability Research
THEY ARE READY TO START IN ROLES SUCH AS:
- AI/ ML Engineer
- AI Designer
- Big Data Engineer
- FinCrime
- DevOps Engineer
- Site Reliability Engineer
- Cloud Engineer
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Cyber Security Engineer
- Security Consultant
- Ethical Hacker
- Business Analyst
- Vulnerability Researcher
- AI/ ML Engineer
- AI Designer
- Big Data Engineer
- FinCrime
- DevOps Engineer
- Site Reliability Engineer
- Cloud Engineer
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Cyber Security Engineer
- Security Consultant
- Ethical Hacker
- Business Analyst
- Vulnerability Researcher
BUILDING A MORE EQUITABLE AND DIVERSE RECRUIT TRAIN DEPLOY MODEL FOR CANDIDATES
CANDIDATES CAN CHOOSE
We still match candidates to our partner, but unlike other Recruit Train Deploy models, candidates get to choose the companies, roles and locations they would like to be deployed to.
100% FREE FOR CANDIDATES
Our education and placement will remain 100% free for all candidates. No pay-back contracts IOUs or exit fees, we will continue to foster positive economic opportunities for women in tech and remove financial barriers.
FAIR SALARY & PROGRESSION
We are committed to ensuring all candidates receive a fair salary based on market rates. There will be opportunities to move up in salary after one year in role providing fair progression too!
CANDIDATES CAN CHOOSE
We still match candidates to our partner, but unlike other Recruit Train Deploy models, candidates get to choose the companies, roles and locations they would like to be deployed to.
100% FREE FOR CANDIDATES
Our education and placement will remain 100% free for all candidates. No pay-back contracts IOUs or exit fees, we will continue to foster positive economic opportunities for women in tech and remove financial barriers.
FAIR SALARY & PROGRESSION
We are committed to ensuring all candidates receive a fair salary based on market rates. There will be opportunities to move up in salary after one year in role providing fair progression too!
GET A HEAD START WITH YOUR PUBLIC SECTOR BIDS
UK USE CASE SPOTLIGHT: SOCIAL VALUES FRAMEWORK
Tip the public sector procurement scales in your favour and respond to key elements of the UK Social Value Model (PPN 002). Code First Girls programmes are perfectly aligned to deliver measurable outcomes across employment, diversity, SME supply chain resilience, and sustainability.
Showcase your commitment to social impact, diversity and inclusion by addressing a range of government policy themes, with clear KPIs to strengthen your bids.
HOW CODE FIRST GIRLS SUPPORTS THE UK SOCIAL VALUES MODEL FRAMEWORK
FAIR WORK
Code First Girls connects underrepresented groups to secure, fairly paid jobs in tech.
We help suppliers meet workforce equality goals by providing a scalable talent pipeline.
SKILLS FOR GROWTH
Code First Girls upskills women with in-demand tech skills such as AI, data, cyber security and software engineering.
We directly address regional and national shortages to boost economic resilience.
RESILIENT, INNOVATIVE & FLEXIBLE SUPPLY CHAINS
Code First Girls partners with SMEs and startups to strengthen and diversify tech talent pipelines.
Our programmes embed cyber awareness and innovation into supply chains.
SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT PRACTICES
Code First Girls delivers training digitally, reducing carbon impact through remote-first learning.
Our curriculum integrates sustainability and ethical tech practices to support Net Zero.
SUPPORT THE REDUCTION IN CRIME
By creating employment pathways for at-risk groups, Code First Girls reduces unemployment-related risks.
We promote community integration and safer, more inclusive local economies.
EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING FOR THOSE WHO FACE BARRIERS
Code First Girls provides free, no-degree-entry training to women from low-income and marginalised backgrounds.
We break down systemic barriers to careers and support long-term social mobility.
PIPELINE OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS
Code First Girls creates structured pathways into employment through employer partnerships.
We provide long-term career development through alumni networks and mentoring.
INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH PHYSICAL & MENTAL WELLBEING
Code First Girls improves learner confidence and well being via mentoring, community, and role models.
We support suppliers in embedding wellbeing standards across their workforce.
Strengthen your NHS bids by aligning with the NHS Social Value Playbook. Code First Girls programmes support fair employment, inclusive recruitment, and upskilling communities, while also advancing NHS priorities in sustainability, SME resilience, and ethical supply chains.
Demonstrate measurable social value through KPIs such as workforce diversity, local hiring, and sustainable delivery.
HOW CODE FIRST GIRLS SUPPORTS THE NHS SOCIAL VALUES PLAYBOOK PRIORITY AREAS
Fair Employment & Workforce Development
Code First Girls connects diverse women into NHS and supplier roles, promoting Living Wage careers.
We help suppliers build long-term workforce resilience through a scalable talent pipeline.
Inclusive Recruitment Practices
Code First Girls reduces inequalities by providing free, accessible training with no degree requirements.
We support NHS suppliers to embed inclusive hiring practices for underrepresented groups.
Supporting Mental Health & Wellbeing
Code First Girls builds learner well being and resilience through mentoring, coaching, and community support.
We encourage NHS suppliers to adopt workforce mental health and wellbeing standards.
Upskilling Local Communities
- Code First Girls delivers NHS-relevant training in critical digital skills such as AI, cyber, data, and software.
We expand regional access to NHS tech careers, tackling workforce shortages.
Environmental Sustainability (Green NHS)
Code First Girls delivers low-carbon, digital-first training to reduce travel emissions.
Our programmes embed sustainability and Green Tech into digital skills development.
Supporting VCSEs and SMEs
Code First Girls strengthens NHS supply chains by partnering with SMEs and social enterprises.
We help SMEs access trained, diverse talent to boost resilience and innovation.
Modern Slavery & Ethical Supply Chains
Code First Girls advocates ethical hiring across NHS suppliers and partners.
We embed awareness of modern slavery prevention and equality into our programmes.
CLIENT SUCCESS STORIES
Hear from our client partners who continue to build successful talent attraction pipelines with us.
CREATED A NEW TALENT PIPELINE OF CAREER SWITCHERS
- Hired 130 career switchers and upskilled over 600+ women in tech
- Retained ~95% of CFG graduates in software engineering roles over 2.5 years.
- Increased program by 10x noting significant improvements in engineering productivity.
"Code First Girls has a track record of supporting women and having a tremendously positive technical curriculum to help women switch their careers"
EXPANDED THEIR DIVERSE TECH HIRING INTO EUROPE
- Educated women from diverse backgrounds, with 47% being career switchers and 62% at beginner tech level.
- Hired multiple candidates in full-stack into their Scotland-base headquarters.
- Multiplied their program by 4x, expanding classes into Spain to provide opportunities to women near their Barcelona office.
"This is the beginning of a great collaboration between TUI and Code First Girls to create more diverse teams in technology and I can’t wait to see what we achieve for TUI and it’s customers"
DELIVERED SIGNIFICANT RECRUITMENT COSTS SAVINGS
- £50,000 cost saving compared to alternative recruitment models
- Reduced hiring bias and promoted diversity by shifting from traditional experience-based interview methods
- 92% of hires were from underrepresented communities
“Through working with CFG, we have secured emerging technologists who can settle into their roles by applying the technical education they’ve gained through their CFG training. The results of our partnership highlight CFG’s successful creation of a diverse pipeline of candidates into traditionally male-dominated teams”
FAQs
Our Recruit Train Deploy model enables organisations to hire highly skilled tech contractors on a non-permanent basis. As a tech placement agency alternative, we recruit promising talent, provide expert training, and deploy them to work on your projects for 12, 18, or 24 months, with the option to transition consultants to permanent employee roles at no additional cost.
This model offers fast recruitment of job-ready tech contractors, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with traditional hiring. Additionally, the ability to transition consultants to permanent roles for free gives your business flexibility and lowers hiring risks.
We support graduate recruitment by offering specialised training to recent graduates, equipping them with essential tech skills. This ensures employers can hire entry-level tech talent who are job-ready and capable of contributing immediately.
Yes, we offer upskilling solutions for your existing tech contractors using our comprehensive curriculum. This ensures that your team stays current with the latest technologies and industry best practices, improving productivity and effectiveness.
Our community is highly diverse, consisting of 100% women, many from lower socio-economic backgrounds and ethnic minorities. Partnering with us not only strengthens your diversity and inclusion efforts but also helps you meet the requirements of the government’s social value model, potentially increasing your chances of earning up to 10% evaluation marks in government contracts.
Unlike a traditional tech placement agency, our Recruit Train Deploy model not only provides tech contractors but ensures they are thoroughly trained and job-ready. This guarantees a smooth integration into your team, delivering immediate value, with the added option to transition them into permanent roles at no extra cost.
GET IN TOUCH TODAY
Contact us to learn how our programs can help
you hire exceptional women in tech.
GET IN TOUCH TODAY
Contact us to learn how our programs can help you hire exceptional women in tech.
GET IN TOUCH
Contact us to learn how our programs can help you hire exceptional women in tech.