Drum roll…….we’re back!

waving hello

It’s been a challenging couple of years for so many people, and in so many different ways.

The tech world has been in a lucky position in some ways – more familiar with remote working tools, already using shared information repositories and general ability to be able to setup office in a different place quickly and relatively easily.

But it’s brought many challenges too – sectors massively impacted by changes in demand have faced redundancies, children at home has created care and teaching requirements and simply not being able to meet with the people that inspire and focus your mind.

As a volunteer group we made a decision to put events on hold – as volunteers, we all have work and family challenges on top of this, and just focussing on them was a full time role.

Behind the scenes, things have continued: relationships with organisations developed, conversations to help and advise business on how to become more inclusive, and volunteers chatting (and walking in some cases!) to keep in touch.

We are however delighted to announce that we are back with an exciting new programme of events!

Focussing on growing your career, the series is aimed at anyone interested in building their career in tech. With our first session, we’ll focus on the opportunity to pivot from one career into another. With three amazing speakers who have done just that, we’ll learn about their different approaches and how that’s worked out for them. We’re sure they will share hints and tips and some lessons learned.

With time to network and chat to others, come along and say hi, we cannot wait to see you again!

Click to book your free ticket!

 

 

EVENTS: Scotland’s first Blockchain Hack + two courses!

Girl Geek Scotland and Legal Hackers Scotland in partnership with ScotCHAIN17 are holding #HackChain17 this Autumn. This will be the first Blockchain Hackathon in Scotland! Individual and team tickets are available. Ahead of the Hack in early October we are offering two free optional training sessions to help participants prep for the hack. More info below and at the links!

 

Note: If you are signing up for the preparatory training sessions, don’t forget to sign up for #HackChain17 first!

 

HackChain17 is coming! Sign up fast!

  • Friday 6-8 October 2017 at 6pm (Friday) – 10pm (Sunday)
  • Take part in the first Blockchain Hackathon in Scotland
  • Brought to you by Girl Geek Scotland and Legal Hackers Scotland in partnership with ScotCHAIN17
  • Scottish Universities Insight Institute, Glasgow, G1 1XQ
  • Read more here…

 

#HackChain17 – Introduction to Blockchain

  • Wednesday 20 September 2017 at 6pm – 9pm
  • Training session for participants in #HackChain17 to help them get to grips with Blockchain technology and come up with awesome ideas for the hackathon
  • Brought to you by Girl Geek Scotland and Legal Hackers Scotland in partnership with ScotCHAIN17
  • Curated House, Gordon Chambers, Glasgow, G1 3NQ
  • Read more here…

#HackChain17 – Blockchain Coding Workshop

  • Saturday 23 September 2017 at 9:30am – 5pm
  • Training session for participants in #HackChain17 to help them get to grips with Blockchain technology and come up with awesome ideas for the hackathon
  • Brought to you by Girl Geek Scotland and Legal Hackers Scotland in partnership with ScotCHAIN17
  • Curated House, Gordon Chambers, Glasgow, G1 3NQ
  • Read more here…

EVENT: Sign Up for our FREE Mentoring event on Tuesday 5 September 2017- Crossing The Great Divide

News about our next event on Tuesday 5 September 2017:

Over half of female graduates in the digital technology sector come from non-tech backgrounds such as creative arts, business studies and natural/ social sciences. (Tackling The Technology Gender Gap Together).

This event uses a range of case studies from industry, showcasing initiatives designed to help you make that sideways move and develop the skills you need for a digital technology career. Whether you plan on professional training, going back to work, or enrolling on a graduate scheme our workshops can help you identify, plan for, and fill your skills gap to make that move. Please come along to meet likeminded people and engage in lively discussion and action planning!

Girl Geek Scotland (GGS) has been developing world-class educational and networking experiences for women in Digital Technologies since 2008. We see the engagement of women in technology as being critical to the competitiveness of this sector, and to the development of our economy.

 

The workshops are as follows:

Professional Training Schemes: Transitioning to a career in digital tech

Back to Work: Inclusivity and Diversity at Sky Technology

Graduate Schemes: DXC’s initiative to get students’ into tech

 

Pre-register on Eventbrite                                               

Please pre-register for the event as there are limited spaces and fire regulations mean that only people who register on Eventbrite can be admitted.

VISIT OUR EVENT PAGE TO FIND OUT MORE AND TO REGISTER