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🚀 Making the Switch: Mariam Before her career break, Mariam Azarian was a French-trained medical doctor managing a private medical laboratory. When her daughters started school, Mariam saw the opportunity to refocus on her own goals and was determined to find a career that worked for her and her family. Embarking on a bold career transition, she achieved something remarkable: "As a non-native English speaker, with a 13-year career break on my CV, and no previous work experience in the UK or in tech, I am extremely proud to have secured a rewarding job as a software developer at Angel Trains." 💡 Read about Mariam's journey: https://lnkd.in/gh4zeK8B Each week, we’ll be sharing an inspiring story from our TechSwitch alumni, showcasing their journeys of resilience, growth, and success as they navigate the world of tech. Join us as we share more amazing #careerswitchers and #careerreturners shaping the #futureoftech! #MakeATechSwitch #womenintech #codingbootcamp #fullstackdevelopers #codingjourney #diversityintech

A huge thank you to all who joined us - great to see our alumni community thriving! Here’s to continuing to support, celebrate, and grow together as we move forward in our tech journeys. #MakeATechSwitch #TechSwitchAlumni #womenintech #diversityintech #codingbootcamp #fullstackdevelopers #codingjourney #careerswitchers #careerreturners

🚀 Making the Switch: Cara Cara Higginbottom started her career as a Process Engineer in the food industry, however, it soon became clear that this wasn’t the line of work for her. During a career break spent travelling across Europe in a self-made camper van, she made the bold decision to move into another form of engineering, and retrain for a new career in software development. She successfully made the switch and has been thriving as a Software Engineer at Novata.  💡 Read about Cara's journey: https://lnkd.in/gGgXnJum Each week, we’ll be sharing an inspiring story from our TechSwitch alumni, showcasing their journeys of resilience, growth, and success as they navigate the world of tech. Join us as we share more amazing #careerswitchers and #careerreturners shaping the #futureoftech! #MakeATechSwitch #womenintech #codingbootcamp #fullstackdevelopers #codingjourney #diversityintech

🚀 Making the Switch: Elena Each week, we’ll be sharing an inspiring story from our TechSwitch alumni, showcasing their journeys of resilience, growth, and success as they navigate the world of tech. To kick things off, this week we shine a spotlight on Elena Evdokimova who transitioned from Deputy Headteacher to Software Developer. Her story is proof that it’s never too late to pursue your passion and achieve the impossible. 💡 Read about Elena's journey: https://lnkd.in/e7Qsc6xv Join us each week as we celebrate more amazing #careerswitchers and #careerreturners shaping the #futureoftech! #MakeATechSwitch #careerswitchers #careerreturners #womenintech #codingbootcamp #fullstackdevelopers #codingjourney #diversityintech

Congratulations to our alumni, Francesca Stocco and Careena L., on their recognition in Computing's 'Tech Women Celebration 50'🎊 - a curated list celebrating some of the most inspirational women making their mark across all levels of tech. What the Tech Women Celebration 50 all have in common is that they're changing the ratio of the tech workforce and are fantastic, relatable #rolemodels for those at earlier stages of their tech careers or in education. ⭐ Read Careena's profile: https://lnkd.in/gNNDawGc ⭐ Read Francesca's profile: https://lnkd.in/ge5gZcFK For the full list: https://lnkd.in/gezHcWiw #makeatechswitch #womenintech #diversityintech #careerswitchers #inclusion #futureoftech

On Saturday TechSwitch ran our first collaboration event with Girls on Track UK to introduce their community members to how software development and motorsport overlap, as well as giving them some insights into learning to code with a specially built Formula 1 themed game. I had a wonderful time being a panelist with Pelin Hakverir Philippa T. Zhenghan Hu and thank you to Emily Mitchell for being an incredible host. Thank you so much to Jenny Fletcher for organising everything and introducing us to the wonderful community you have built, if you are a woman interested in working in motorsport in any capacity, I highly recommend you join the Girls on Track UK community! And thank you to Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team and Aston Martin F1 Team for sending your wonderful representatives. And finally thank you to our wonderful volunteers Kiran Randhawa Kukar Jasmine Buckley and David Rendell for taking time out of your Saturday to ensure everything ran smoothly and especially to Dave and Kiran for building the incredible game! #diversityintech #motorsport #edi #womenintech #f1 #makeatechswitch

🎉 We are beyond excited to announce that TechSwitch has been named "Best Training Provider or Training Academy" at the Women in Tech Employer Awards 2024! 🏆 This recognition means so much to us - it reflects the hard work and passion of our team, the expertise and dedication of our trainers, and the ongoing support from hiring partners. We’re deeply proud to play a part in shaping a more inclusive and diverse tech industry. Together, we’re breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for people from all walks of life, whether they're switching careers or returning to work, to thrive in tech. Winning this award inspires us to keep pushing boundaries and empowering more individuals to #MakeATechSwitch. To everyone who has been part of our journey so far - thank you 🌟 #womenintech #diversityintech #careerswitchers #careerreturners #DEI #inclusion #futureoftech #trainingacademy #trainingprovider #codingbootcamp #returntowork #awards

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When thinking about breaking into the #tech industry, it’s easy to focus on skills, qualifications, and who has the latest shiny tech certifications. But there’s something deeper at play: representation. You might not immediately think that seeing someone who looks like you, talks like you, or shares your life experiences matters in a technical field like ours, but trust me, it really does. 💻 Read Sasha Burgoyne's latest blog article on the crucial role of representation in the tech industry: https://lnkd.in/eVaFikPX #makeatechswitch #diversityintech #careerswitchers #careerreturners #DEI #inclusion #futureoftech

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