What is the name of your organization?
{reprograma}
What is the name of your solution?
Hire Her
Provide a one-line summary or tagline for your solution.
A platform based on AI, developed by diverse women to overcome AI bias and increase employability for women in tech.
In what city, town, or region is your solution team headquartered?
The organization HQ is in São Paulo, but our team works remotely from many cities around Brazil.
In what country is your solution team headquartered?
Brazil
What type of organization is your solution team?
Nonprofit
Film your elevator pitch.
What specific problem are you solving?
The World Economic Forum's Gender Gap Report 2023 highlights the underrepresentation of women in STEM fields (30%), despite the expected growth in these areas. The lack of diversity and inclusion in the technology industry, particularly for women, black and transgender individuals, is a significant problem. In Brazil, only 11% of black professionals in the technology sector are women, and transsexual and transvestite women face minimal employment opportunities. On the other hand, companies struggle to find suitable tech talent, leading to turnover and recruitment challenges. Additionally, there is inherent bias in AI-driven applicant tracking systems due to the development by non-diverse teams, perpetuating systemic inequalities. Our solution focuses on improving Reprograma's hiring platform, adding an upgraded job matching tool for student career assistance. We offer comprehensive HR solutions and talent development programs that promote diversity, provide technical and interpersonal training, and bridge the gap between companies and underrepresented individuals. This would enhance workforce representation, improve recruitment processes, and offer economic empowerment and advancement opportunities. We're designing our platform for use with Reprograma students, but we intend to open it up to the entire community of women and have the platform be a reference for diverse selection processes in IT.
What is your solution?
Since 2016, Reprograma has championed diversity in technology through free tech bootcamps, focusing on empowering women, especially black, transgender, and transvestite individuals. With 61 classes completed, we've positively impacted over 5,000 individuals, achieving a graduation rate of over 80% and a remarkable 70% employment rate within six months. Notably, 62% of our students identify as Black, and 11.8% as transgender or transvestite, highlighting our commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
To enhance the job matching capabilities on our existing platform, we'll incorporate recommendation engine, feedback and evaluation system, aggregating publicly available job listings and collaborating with partner organizations, ensuring data accuracy while adhering to GDPR and LGPD regulations. Our AI-powered system will utilize machine learning algorithms for personalized job recommendations based on individual skills and career goals. Additionally, we will apply generative AI models for resume optimization and interview guidance, creating a holistic career development experience.
We aim for 70% of our graduates to secure tech positions within 12 months, and to establish a national Tech Women Talent Database, ensuring our efforts lead to tangible employability and supporting greater representation in the tech industry.
[Demo link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCwWM5LM9LY&ab_channel=%7Breprograma%7D]
Who does your solution serve, and in what ways will the solution impact their lives?
Our solution focuses primarily on empowering women in technology, addressing the needs of this underrepresented group while simultaneously benefiting companies in search of diverse talent. Women in tech often face barriers such as gender bias, lack of mentorship and limited access to opportunities. Our platform is designed to bridge these gaps, providing women with the resources, training and networking opportunities necessary to thrive in tech careers. By offering a pipeline of well-prepared female candidates, we help companies enhance their recruitment processes, improve workforce diversity and reduce turnover rates. Our methodology equips women with the skills needed to succeed in the fast-changing tech landscape, fostering economic growth and personal empowerment. Additionally, our platform aims to integrate with existing ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems), playing a key role in promoting unbiased selection processes. This integration not only supports our mission of advancing women in tech but also drives systemic change in recruitment practices across the industry. Ultimately, our solution aspires to create a more inclusive tech environment where women can excel and contribute to a diverse workforce.
