National Grid & EDF Trading Team Up to Power Women into Tech
Big names like NatWest, Tesco Bank, Rolls‑Royce, Nike and even the secretive GCHQ are now joining forces with the UK’s tech‑diversity champion, Code First Girls. The goal? To crack the gender gap in the energy world, one coder at a time.
Why the Need Matters
- Only 19% of tech jobs in the UK are held by women. That’s a pretty glaring imbalance.
- The tech market is predicted to grow six‑fold by 2025 – meaning a flood of fresh roles hungry for female talent.
- Energy Systems Catapult reports that 40%+ of energy firms are struggling to find data scientists with the skills for a digital‑first future.
- Training women not only diversifies the workforce but plugs a talent gap that the sector can’t afford to ignore.
What the Partnership Offers
- National Grid and EDF Trading sponsorship for the CFGDegree – a 16‑week, no‑cost crash course that covers Data, Software, Full‑Stack and Product Management.
- The program equips women to pivot into tech roles with confidence and skill.
- Beyond coding, participants gain real‑world industry exposure and networking opportunities.
- A win for both the companies (top diverse talent) and the participants (career‑boosting education).
Says from the Big Kahunas
Anna Brailsford, CEO of Code First Girls: “Partnering with giants like National Grid and EDF Trading gives us fresh fuel for our mission. We’re not just training coders; we’re turning the dial toward a gender‑balanced workforce and sparking real change.”
Shannon Soland, Chief Information & Digital Officer at National Grid: “Diversity isn’t a buzzword for us – it’s a core priority. By championing initiatives like this, we’re lighting up the path toward an inclusive energy industry.”
Daren Woods, Chief People Officer at EDF Trading: “We’re thrilled to break the glass ceiling together with Code First Girls. The partnership helps us fill pipelines with talented women ready to power the next wave of tech innovation.”
Grab the spark, join the movement, and help bring more women into the world where code meets energy. The future is bright – and it’s powered by female talent.
