Women Who Code
Women Who Code is a nonprofit organization that empowers women in technology through free or low-barrier programs, events, and resources, operating globally with a membership exceeding 320,000 across 147 countries.
Company Overview
Women Who Code is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering diverse women to excel in technology careers. With a focus on inclusion and advocacy for change, the organization supports technologists like engineers, developers, data scientists, and designers with resources and community-building initiatives. Women Who Code has a global presence, delivering programming to members in 147 countries and executing over 15,000 free events worldwide.
Locations and Team
Women Who Code operates from its headquarters in Atlanta, GA, USA, and also supports a fully remote team structure. The organization has a team size of 25 individuals. Its operations span the United States of America, America / Canada, and remote regions, enabling members from diverse geographic locations to participate in their programs.
Membership and Community
The organization boasts a membership exceeding 320,000, offering a vast network for members to connect and grow. Women Who Code provides low to no-barrier-to-entry programs, events, scholarships, and more for women to build tech and leadership skills. Membership is free and enables access to all benefits, including technical skills development through videos, podcasts, tutorials, and bootcamps.
Programs and Resources
Women Who Code offers a variety of resources to support the professional growth of women in tech. These include a job board, technical skill development materials like videos and podcasts, and bootcamps. The organization hosts featured jobs and events for community members and encourages elevating leadership skills through volunteering, speaking engagements, or becoming a community leader.
History
Women Who Code participated in Y Combinator's Summer 2016 (S16) batch and has since been fostering a global community of women in tech. Its initiatives support women across various regions, including the United States of America, America / Canada, and remote areas. The organization's core values are to focus on the mission, design for inclusion, advocate for change, and journey forward.