ShowCode and Le Wagon Partner To Launch Fully-Funded Coding Bootcamp for Women and Non-Binaries, Empowering Underrepresented Groups in Tech

ShowCode, a community platform for coders, has announced a partnership with Le Wagon, a global leader in immersive tech training, to expand access to tech education for individuals around the world. This collaboration will enable more people to gain the skills necessary to succeed in the technology industry and contribute to the digital economy.

Le Wagon's comprehensive curriculum and immersive teaching methods are highly regarded in the industry, and their students have gone on to work at top tech companies or launch their own startups. By joining forces with ShowCode, Le Wagon is furthering their mission to provide quality education that is accessible to anyone, regardless of their location or background.

"As a company committed to removing bias and discrimination in the tech industry, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to pursue their dreams and build a better future for themselves and their communities", said Will Knight, CEO of ShowCode. 

To kickstart this partnership, ShowCode is proud to announce the Athena Scholarship, a fully-funded coding bootcamp for women and non-binary individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in tech. The Athena community is named after the Greek goddess of wisdom and aims to empower women and non-binary individuals to break into the tech industry and become leaders in their field.

The Athena Scholarship will cover the full tuition fee for Le Wagon's bootcamp, as well as provide mentorship, career coaching, and networking opportunities for the recipients. The scholarship is open to women and non-binary individuals who demonstrate a passion for technology and a desire to make a positive impact in the industry. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to join Le Wagon's different bootcamp offerings, including Web Development, Data Science and Data Analytics.

"We are thrilled to partner with Le Wagon and offer the Athena Scholarship to help support more women and non-binary individuals in their pursuit of a career in tech," said Jess Rush, Sales Lead at ShowCode. 

“We’re very honoured to be a part of a community that is dedicated to empowering women and non-binary individuals. We’re looking forward to driving further progression and innovation in the tech industry through the Athena Scholarship and making Le Wagon an inclusive and supportive study environment for everyone.” said Amandine Aman, CMO and ERG & Diversity and inclusion sponsor at Le Wagon. 

For more information about the Athena Scholarship and how to apply, visit here.