{"id":10684,"date":"2024-07-17T13:22:52","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T13:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/?p=10684"},"modified":"2025-08-27T22:52:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T22:52:09","slug":"descodeuses-bridging-tech-gap-women-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/descodeuses-bridging-tech-gap-women-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Descodeuses: Bridging the Tech Gap for Women in France"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Since 2018, the organisation DesCodeuses<\/a> has been dedicated to transforming the lives of women from disadvantaged neighbourhoods in France through free training programs in computer programming, cybersecurity, and cloud-based CRM<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combining sisterhood, collective empowerment, and personalised support, DesCodeuses has trained over 1000 women<\/a>, guiding them towards thriving careers in the tech industry. By 2027, the goal is to impact 3000 women, creating new employment opportunities in the tech sectors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The challenge: job market inequities in France<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In France, ‘priority’ neighbourhoods are identified based on per-capita income. As of 2016, over 1.3 million employed<\/a> individuals resided in these priority neighbourhoods. Among these, nearly three-quarters are employed<\/a> as manual workers or labourers, a stark contrast to 42.3% in other urban areas that include at least one priority neighbourhood. This disparity highlights the generally lower educational attainments in priority neighbourhoods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, even with similar education levels, individuals from priority neighbourhoods more often hold less qualified jobs compared to those in other parts of \u200c urban areas. Overall, the unemployment rate in priority neighbourhoods is more than two and a half times higher <\/a>than in the rest of the encompassing urban units (25.3% vs. 9.9%). Women in these situations often face significant family, social, and economic obligations, and are often directed toward low-income jobs with precarious working conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the tech sector offers a way to break this cycle. In 2022, with nearly 10-15% of vacant positions<\/a> and recruitment tensions, it’s a sector that offers well-paid jobs and attractive working conditions. Nevertheless, the Ministry of National Education data<\/a> from 2019-2020 for engineering schools reveals that children of senior executives are ten times more likely to understand than those from the working population. This showcases a significant opportunity gap for those in the working population to enter the tech industry. Consequently, it’s essential to provide training and educational opportunities to these individuals, enabling them to develop the skills needed to secure their ideal positions in the tech field. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Growing within the Salesforce Ecosystem:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to a report by IDC, a net gain of more than 11 million jobs<\/a> is estimated between 2022 and 2028 as AI-powered solutions<\/a> proliferate. This growth offers opportunities for individuals who want to land a job in the tech market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Training in the Salesforce Ecosystem<\/a> offers DesCodeuses participants a pathway to pursue high-demand careers. These skills not only provide financial independence but also integrate participants into a community that supports continuous professional growth. This program provides learners with the skills they need to become Salesforce Cloud CRM consultants<\/a>, advising companies on the effective use of Salesforce to improve customer relationship management operations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more about the training program, watch <\/a>the interview with Souad Boutegrabet, CEO and founder of the association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Actions that create change<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

DesCodeuses<\/a> offers a comprehensive training program that opens doors for women like Aouda Netadj-Abbou, a 42-year-old mother of seven. Formerly an ambulance driver, Aouda became a cybersecurity expert after finishing the program and now earns a salary that is three times higher. DesCodeuses’ impact stems from its well-structured program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n