Title: Zypher Ladies Tech Empowerment – Bridging the Gender Gap in Tech
Grant ID: 49721621
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Project Name
Zypher Ladies Tech Empowerment -
Project Description
Zypher Ladies is a women-focused initiative dedicated to bridging the gender gap in technology by teaching Python and other programming languages exclusively to women. Our project provides hands-on coding training, mentorship, and career guidance to help women excel in the tech industry.
Through this initiative, we aim to:
Teach Python programming from beginner to intermediate levels.
Provide mentorship and networking opportunities.
Build a supportive learning community for women in tech.
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Grant Size Requested
$5,000 -
Project Roadmap & Milestones
Milestone 1 (Month 1-2):
Develop a beginner-friendly Python curriculum (loops, functions, variables).
Build an online platform for lesson delivery (Google Classroom/Discord).
Enroll 50 women in the first learning cohort.
Conduct live coding sessions & mentorship meetings.
Milestone 2 (Month 3-4):
Expand curriculum to data structures & web development basics.
Organize a final project where students build applications.
Launch a certification program for graduates.
Gather feedback & refine the program.
- Unique Benefits to the Internet Computer Ecosystem
Diversity in Tech: Increases the participation of women in the ICP ecosystem.
New Developer Pipeline: Trains women to build dApps on ICP.
Open Source Contributions: Graduates will contribute to open-source projects.
Global Outreach: Expands ICP’s accessibility to underrepresented groups.
- Sustainability Plan (After Grant Funding Ends)
To ensure Zypher Ladies remains impactful long-term, we plan to:
Introduce a Freemium Model (free beginner courses, paid advanced training).
Partner with universities & tech companies for scholarships & job placements.
Offer mentorship & volunteering opportunities for alumni.
Monetize through corporate Python training & online memberships.
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How Will You Attract the Community?
Social Media Marketing: Promote Zypher Ladies on X, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
Workshops & Webinars: Host free online Python sessions.
Community Engagement: Build an interactive learning space on Discord/Telegram.
Partnerships: Collaborate with schools & women-focused organizations.
Gamification & Rewards: Introduce certifications, badges & incentives. -
Where Do You See Your Project in 12 Months?
Expanding to 1,000+ women learners globally
Developing a structured Python curriculum (Beginner – Advanced)
Creating a mentorship program & job placement network
Building strategic partnerships with tech firms & universities
Becoming a recognized women-in-tech empowerment platform