La Fosse to launch female mentorship programme to support future leaders in tech

Tech and transformation talent specialist La Fosse is set to launch a new mentorship programme designed to support women in technology and help tackle the industry’s persistent gender divide.

The scheme, unveiled following the company’s UNBOUND initiative launched in July, will pair experienced leaders with rising female talent to provide skills, confidence, and guidance for career progression.

A buddy system will also match women facing similar challenges, creating peer support alongside traditional mentoring.

The programme comes on the heels of La Fosse’s Women at Work Blueprint report, which found that 43% of women are considering leaving the workplace due to limited opportunities and lack of progression.

Lucy Kemp, La Fosse’s director of brand, said: “The Women at Work Blueprint is a shocking reminder of the gender imbalance that persists in tech and highlights the need for real change.

“Our goal with the mentorship programme is simple: to connect experienced leaders with rising stars, career changers and emerging talent, so that women have the support they need to progress in their careers.”

The scheme will formally launch at an event on Wednesday 24th September at the Loading Bay, Shoreditch, where attendees will hear from a panel of female leaders about the role mentoring has played in their careers.

Speakers include Leah Thomas, data analyst at News UK, Kirstie Smith, marketing consultant and lecturer at Birmingham City University, and Patricia Manley, head of project delivery at Seven.One Entertainment.

The panel will explore issues such as building confidence, navigating workplace dynamics, and finding a voice in male-dominated environments, alongside discussions on imposter syndrome, salary negotiations, and balancing career progression with family life.

Kemp added: “We want to create a safe space where women in tech can have open conversations about the issues that matter most to them.

“Mentoring is a practical step towards addressing the diversity gap, and we’ve already seen huge interest from people keen to take part.”