Our flagship digital upskilling program, designed for women and non-binary individuals with refugee or migration experience in Germany, unlocks exceptional talent and improves inclusivity in the tech industry – offering partners a meaningful way to make a difference.

From Aspiration to Impact: Supporting Migrant Women in Tech across Germany.

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700+

Women* with a forced migration background trained since 2023

22

Successful job placements in the pilot round

86%

Report increased confidence in applying for jobs

80%

Satisfaction rate among participants

70%

Retention rate  (current, mid-program)

Women with migration and refugee backgrounds face overlapping challenges in accessing the German labor market. Despite their resilience and qualifications, only 29% refugee and migrant women find employment after seven years, compared to 75% of men. In the tech sector, the gender gap is wider still – only 17% of employees at German startups are women.

Source: iab-forum.de

THRIVE participants are motivated to overcome the barriers they face. With their determination and ambition – and the support of our partners, they gain the tools and networks to kickstart their careers. For the last edition of THRIVE, 250 women from more than 45 countries were selected out of over 1,500 applications.

THRIVE in 2026 will see several key upgrades based on our data and feedback from learners.

A new cohort structure to allow for smaller group learning and additional support

Introduction of a third learning pathway topic aligned with market needs.

Launch of an alumni network to build community and support graduates’ job transitions.

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THRIVE is great! I got the opportunity to get more into IT with current topics and tools. Moreover, it is excellent to share experiences with other women and professionals and to get information about the job market.

Clelia, THRIVE participant

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At the THRIVE celebration event, I presented my learning journey to attendees. I was approached by two professionals from an organization there for an interview and got an offer.

Dina, THRIVE participant

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Finding THRIVE was incredible. The program helped me restore lost knowledge and acquire new, relevant skills

Valentyna, THRIVE participant

A person of colour wearing a hijab with some books and a bag smiling optimistically

THRIVE participants are highly motivated to gain new skills, build professional connections, and find fulfilling work in the German labor market. We support them to achieve their goals.

THRIVE is versatile: a dynamic blend of culturally aware job training, in-depth insights into German workplace culture, hands-on skills development, targeted language learning, and invaluable opportunities to build a professional network.

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