The code for careers in tech – Capgemini
InclusionThe code for careers in techJob‑ready tech skills for a more inclusive future
Facebook Limited digital skills are a huge barrier to employment for refugees and other disadvantaged groups. Madiha Khan, who came to the UK from Pakistan in 2006 knows that only too well.And yet for Madiha the past six years have been a whirlwind. In 2020, she joined Capgemini after completing a technical skills training program, CodeYourFuture, aimed at helping people from disadvantaged backgrounds start careers in software engineering.Madiha is now thriving as a senior software engineer, based in London, and was a finalist in the Women in Tech Excellence Awards. Her journey truly reflects the life-changing possibilities that Capgemini’s work with CodeYourFuture offers. Capgemini has partnered with CodeYourFuture since 2019, with colleagues providing training and mentoring, as well as co-creating and developing the programs. Each year, Capgemini supports CodeYourFuture in delivering those, which range from introductory courses to advanced coding. Graduate learners of the most advanced courses are also supported with employability skills, helping them to gain skilled roles in the tech sector. Now Capgemini has reached a milestone, with more than 100 graduate learners hired from the programs.
Published: May 28, 2026 12:59 pm
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