Tech talent specialist La Fosse has launched UNBOUND, its new mentorship programme designed to support women working in tech.
The new initiative aims to tackle the systemic barriers that have long kept women out of leadership roles. UNBOUND will create tailored pairings based on each participant’s goals, background and challenges, introducing a ‘buddy system’ that connects women with peers facing similar obstacles.
Through one-to-one mentoring over a four-month period, the programme’s structure ensures women receive both senior guidance and peer support in navigating male-dominated environments.
The launch follows UKTN’s reporting this month that revealed between 40,000 and 60,000 women are leaving the tech industry each year, costing the UK economy up to £3.5bn annually. Women now make up just 29% of the tech workforce and hold only around 20% of senior leadership positions.
“The response to the programme so far has been incredible, and it’s clear there is huge demand for this kind of support,” says Lucy Kemp, director of brand at La Fosse. “Mentorship is about more than advice – it’s about building confidence, opening doors and showing women what’s possible.
“It’s a great start, but we’re calling on more mentors and mentees to sign up and be part of creating meaningful change in the industry.”
La Fosse’s Women at Work Blueprint report found that women hold just 25% of C-suite positions – a figure that drops significantly for women of colour.
