ThoughtWorks helping women developers return to work after career break

Software company, ThoughtWorks has relaunched its 'Vapasi' initiative that addresses the gender gap within the senior developer community. The program will enable experienced women developers who are currently on a career break, to re-enter the world of programming.

As part of the program, women developers, who have chosen to go on a break will be provided an intensive deep dive into object-oriented programming through a customized four-week boot camp that will also involve sharpening participants’ programming skills through hands-on sessions. This will ensure that the returning technologists can keep track of changes, in the ever dynamic IT space.

Post the boot camp, participants are encouraged to apply for a 3 or 6-month internship with the company. After the internship, participants who are interested in joining ThoughtWorks, full time, can opt for a specially designed recruitment procedure.

“ThoughtWorks has always been passionate about diversity. We realize that an inclusive working environment of passionate and driven women technologists leads to collective and sustainable organizational growth. We are happy to provide a platform in the form of the Vapasi program, for women professionals to continue strong technical careers,” said Savita Hortikar, Head of Recruitment, ThoughtWorks India.

The program’s intention is to also provide female IT professionals with a platform, to define/re-define career paths, connect and identify with role models, exchange experiences and support each other in becoming an active member of the IT community.

Vapasi is part of #TalkTechToHer, a ThoughtWorks campaign directed towards women in technology who have more than 6 years of work experience. This year, it will be held in Hyderabad, launching in the third week of August.