Springboard Educational Programme

The "Springboard" is a 6-month free, hybrid and holistic programme, accelerating the professional inclusion of refugee women thanks to weekly mentoring sessions, autonomous tech training in web development or design, cybersecurity, data analysis, digital marketing as well as networking activities in order to connect with local ecosystems. 

It aims for its participants, refugee, and asylum women in leaving in Greece to: 

• Build a professional project in tech & digital
• Acquire technical skills in the field of their choice
• Discover the professional environment and the local tech & digital ecosystem
• Build a professional network
• Know the local tech job market
• Work on the soft skills
• Gather the essential elements for the job search (CV, cover letter…)
• Networking and company visits

 

Applications for 2023 will be open until 10th of March. Click here to apply for the Programme. 

Selection criteria are to:

• Identify as a woman
• Hold any form of international protection (refugee, subsidiary protection, etc.) directly or through family
• 18+ years old
• Basic computer knowledge
• Minimum B1 in English
• Being available every Wednesday from 18:00 to 20:00 from April to October
• High commitment & able to study autonomously
• Eager to find a job in digital & tech

What we offer:

• Individual trainer & mentor to support you
• A large community of women tech professionals & companies
• English classes
• Free access to e-learning platform
• Networking activites & events
• Babysitting, laptop & WiFi if needed