Refugees in Tech: Navigating Challenges, Building Futures (Manchester)

Code Your Futureis a non-profit organisation that provides free Software Development education and career support to underrepresented groups and other people excluded from education. We work with groups of80% ethnic minorities, 80% low socio-economic backgrounds and 40% women.Our aim is to empower these individuals with the skills and confidence and start fulfilling careers in tech.We are a registered charity in the United Kingdom, with chapters inLondon, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Cape Town. Since 2016 we have supported over 240 engineers into great jobs in tech, and we are growing every year.Our trainees are highly committed and possess a range of skills and experience, from entry-level to mid-level, making them excellent candidates for employment. CYF-eligible grads work in companies likeCapgemini, JP Morgan, Avaloq, the Financial Times, BBC, STV, Deloitte, Comic Relief, AND Digital,among others.We build communities and networks of inclusion everywhere we go, bringing different worlds together and integrating people into their local communities. All our teachers are volunteers working in the tech industry, leading our course delivery and emphasising collaboration and product development through tech projects.We partner with organisations that could sponsor our work or hire our talented and motivated trainees after graduation and help us continue our mission of empowering these underserved communities, diversifying the tech sector, and positively impacting their lives and the companies they work for.Partnerships, sponsorship, volunteering, and branding opportunities are available.We are always exploring new ways to work with organisations sharing similar values and would be delighted to discuss any other ideas you may have.More information can be found herecontact@codeyourfuture.io

Code Your Future

An event that aims to bring attention to the challenges that refugees face when pursuing a career in technology.

SEESAW

&quot;Refugees in Tech: Navigating Challenges, Building Futures&quot; is an event that aims to bring attention to the challenges that refugees face when pursuing a career in technology.The event will feature CYF North West graduates with firsthand experience with these challenges and share their stories of overcoming obstacles and achieving success.Our objective is to provide insight into the resources and strategies available to refugees looking to build a career in tech and a platform for networking and collaboration, to empower refugees to build their futures in the tech industry.I﻿n addition, join us in our exciting fundraising campaign, where we are thrilled to present the exclusive Code Your Future special edition t-shirts for sale (20£). By participating in this initiative, you will be directly supporting our students by helping cover their essential expenses, including childcare, transportation to classes, internet access, meals, and laptop costs. Together, let&#x27;s make a meaningful impact on their educational journey!SEESAW is a space for culture, community, work, art, wellbeing, coffee and food located at 86 Princess Street. One of Manchester’s historic warehouses reimagined as a creative hub, workspace, cafe, events and exhibition space. @seesawspace on instagram

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