Community and Educational Program for Girls in IT and STEM

TechGirls is a social initiative by TechnoWomen aimed at engaging schoolgirls and female students in STEM disciplines, developing digital competencies, and supporting career orientation in technology.

The project combines a structured educational program with the development of a sustainable TechGirls club network based in schools, colleges, universities, and other educational institutions across the country.

Mission

TechGirls creates a space where girls gain access to modern digital knowledge, mentorship, and career opportunities.

The project is designed to:

  • increase female participation in STEM fields

  • develop digital and entrepreneurial skills

  • break gender barriers in technical professions

  • foster a new generation of women leaders in technology

TechGirls is an investment in the future of Kazakhstan’s digital economy.

Educational Program

The two-month program provides free training for girls from all regions of the country.

The curriculum includes three key tracks:

No Code School

Participants learn to build digital products without programming, including:

  • landing pages and websites

  • mobile applications

  • chatbots

  • marketplaces

Low Code

Designed for those who want to develop applications with minimal programming skills and deepen their technical expertise.

Beta Career

A career-focused track aimed at preparing participants for employment in IT companies:

  • interview preparation

  • soft skills development

  • career strategy building

  • guidance from career consultants

Learning formats include webinars, workshops, live sessions, practical assignments, and mentoring sessions with TechnoWomen members and experts from Astana Hub.

TechGirls Club Network

A key component of the project is the establishment of TechGirls clubs within educational institutions.

The clubs provide:

  • regular meetings

  • mentorship support

  • online and offline events

  • career guidance sessions

  • participation in hackathons and competitions

Mentorship is provided by members of the TechnoWomen community – professionals in IT, digital technologies, fintech, edutech, and other high-tech sectors.

Opportunities for Participants

Within the program, girls:

  • develop their own IT products

  • work in teams on real projects

  • gain practical experience

  • complete internships in IT companies

  • build professional portfolios

TechGirls helps participants unlock their potential, define their career paths, and confidently enter the technology sector.

2025 Scale

In 2025, 297 participants completed the TechGirls program and received certificates.

Participant breakdown:

  • Schoolgirls – 26.6%

  • Female students – 55.6%

  • Temporarily unemployed – 9%

  • Employed – 8.8%

Regions with the highest participation:

  • Almaty Region – 29.3%

  • Abai Region – 25.3%

  • Akmola Region – 17.2%

The program demonstrates strong interest among schoolgirls and continues to expand accessibility for girls from regional and rural areas.

TechGirls is more than an educational program – it is a growing community shaping the digital future through empowering girls in technology.