Project Details


WSIS Prizes Contest 2020 Nominee

SheWorks! Academy


Description

SheWorks! is a social impact enterprise that aims to disrupt gender unemployment by helping women access online training and find flexible jobs that can be done remotely. We leverage cloud technology, machine learning, matching algorithms and data science to help companies hire vetted professionals and provide them with the tools to transparently monitor and manage remote and global teams. By using data analytics and machine learning we are able to understand: 1. Talent available skills -- by women registered on the SheWorks! Platform we’re able to see what skills and expertise are readily available 2. Job market analysis -- we’re able to use data analytics and report on what jobs and skills are in high demand 3. Skills gaps and suggested training paths -- based on job market analysis we can close the skills gap by guiding women on particular training recommendations Via SheWorks! Academy, we connect the dots between talented women from around the world and offer free online training on skills for employability for the digital economy so they can be matched with flexible and remote jobs. Through this platform, we will close the loop by making recommendations on what the best path for employability and customize it to each woman's unique journey: 1. Online and professional branding - to help women succeed in the digital economy by building a presence and portfolio online 2. Remote workforce and productivity tools (soft skills) which are extremely valuable when entering the workforce -- resume building, salary negotiation, leadership, and communication skills! 3. Tech skills for employability -- training and certifications provided by the leaders of the industry like Google, Salesforce, Facebook, Splunk, etc. so they can be connected with top companies immediately after completing their certifications

Project website

http://www.WhereSheWorks.com


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Action lines related to this project
  • AL C4. Capacity building
  • AL C7. E-learning 2020
Sustainable development goals related to this project
  • Goal 4: Quality education
  • Goal 5: Gender equality
  • Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth

Coverage
  • Argentina
  • Canada
  • Colombia
  • Mexico
  • Peru
  • United States of America

Status

Ongoing

Start date

2016

End date

Not set


Target beneficiary group(s)
  • Women

Replicability

We are working with incredible Global partners, including Google, Facebook, Cisco Systems, and Microsoft to rapidly scale the amount of women that are trained and certified through the SheWorks! Academy as the training is done online. Currently we offer 120+ online courses that range from hard technical expertise, and soft skills, to boost confidence, skills, and their careers. Ultimately, we have seen a global trend and an opportunity to make a difference, so we aligned our strengths: technology for transparency to empower women with free education and skills and connecting them with remote and flexible jobs that allow them to work on their own terms.


Sustainability

Our focus is changing how the world works using innovation and technology to empower women by allowing them to become economically independent while having the flexibility of working remotely.


WSIS values promotion

Continuous and adult education, re-training, life-long learning, distance-learning and other special services, such as telemedicine, can make an essential contribution to employability and help people benefit from the new opportunities offered by ICTs for traditional jobs, self-employment and new professions. Awareness and literacy in ICTs are an essential foundation in this regard.


Entity name

SheWorks!

Entity country—type

United States of America Private Sector

Entity website

http://www.WhereSheWorks.com

Partners

Facebook, Google, Garage Digital, Googl, Cloud, Microsoft, Virtual Academy, Cisco, Lean In, Splunk, Salesforce