WBW Client Success Stories
Here are a few examples of the diversity and inclusion trailblazers that have partnered with Women Back to Work to hire career-ready Returners with technical backgrounds.
LinkedIn’s 6-month “ReturnIn” Returnship included two cohorts, a virtual kick-off event, and multiple Power Hours.
Overview
Highlights
6-month Returnship with 2 Cohorts
Returners Hired in ‘Returnship’ Roles
Returner Candidate Straight to Technical Interview
#IamRemarkable workshop
Roles Filled
Sr Software Engineer, Back-end
Sr Performance Engineer
Software QA Automation
Software Engineer Digital Experience
Software Engineer Internal Applications
Software Engineer - Service Software
MOS Software Engineer
Application Support
Tesla’s groundbreaking 26-week “Women Recharged” Returnship included the first ever virtual kickoff event.
OVERVIEW
Highlights
First ever virtual kickoff event.
26-week Returnship.
Contract to hire roles.
Roles Filled
Software QA Automation
Software Engineer, Digital Experience
Software Engineer, Internal Applications
Software Engineer, Service Software
Desktop Support Technician
The Palo Alto Networks’ Returnship was a 16-week immersive program designed to encourage and provide opportunities to a pool of untapped, career-ready Returners.
OVERVIEW
Highlights
16-week Returnship
Virtual event kicked-off by Sr. VP
8 roles
Roles Filled
Software Engineer
Full-Stack Engineer
QA Automation Engineer
Data Engineer
Technical Support Engineer
Farmers Insurance was recently ranked 40th by Forbes on their “Best Employers for Women” list. Their full-service returnship for women returning to the workforce after a career break shows why.
OVERVIEW
Highlights
Returnship kickoff event at Farmers HQ
16 open roles to start the program
Ongoing/rolling Returnship
Roles Filled
Software Developers
Technical Program Managers
Quality Assurance
Desktop Support
Cisco’s inaugural full-service returnship was a success by any measure. They received media coverage from NPR, HR Business Executive, Korn Ferry, and more.
OVERVIEW
Highlights
Returnship kickoff event at Cisco HQ
100+ attendees at kickoff event
16 week Returnship
Significant media coverage
Roles Filled
Software Engineers
Technical Project Managers
IT Business/Data Analysts
Sr. Program Managers
Visa’s efforts to hire Returners is an ongoing partnership with WBW that started in 2015. Visa efforts around diversity and inclusion have them ranked 5th on “America’s Best Employers for Diversity” list by Forbes.
OVERVIEW
Highlights
Ongoing/rolling Returnship opportunities
Returners hired into contingent roles
Roles Filled
Data Analysts
PM/Scrum Master
Technical Writer
Business Analysts
Equinix was one of Women Back to Work’s very first partners in hiring Returners. They continue to lead the way in diversity and inclusion and have reaped the tremendous benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
OVERVIEW
Highlights
Ongoing/rolling Returnship opportunities
WBW’s first partner
Roles Filled
Software Engineers
Network Engineers
Web Developers
Network Architects