Power of MIND: Helping Mums and Carers Return to Digital Careers

The Power of MIND (Mums in Data) is a transformative 12-week programme helping stay-at-home mums and women returning from career breaks re-enter the workforce through high-demand data governance and compliance roles.

The programme combines flexible, hybrid training with personal development and industry experience, enabling women to upskill professionally without compromising family responsibilities.

Across the UK, over 54% of mums aged 25–49 are economically inactive due to family or home commitments, while nearly half of UK businesses face challenges recruiting people with essential data skills. The Multiverse 2025 Skills Intelligence Report estimates the UK economy loses £61.94 billion annually due to data skills gaps, highlighting the critical need for a digitally skilled workforce to drive economic growth and innovation.

Women comprise less than 25% of AI and data science professionals in the UK, underscoring the gender imbalance across these industries.

MIND removes the barriers to employment for mums, tackling both the data skills shortage and the gender gap in tech. It unlocks local, untapped talent and supports women with valuable life experience to gain confidence, achieve professional qualifications, and secure meaningful employment in the digital economy.

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What the Programme Offers

  • Flexible, hybrid training online and in-person, designed around family life
  • Skills in GDPR, data handling, and stakeholder engagement
  • Confidence using workplace tools and professional communication
  • Hands-on experience of real-world projects
  • Career coaching, interview prep, and post-programme guidance
  • Continued learning with an accelerated apprenticeship

Who It’s For

  • Women with children or caring responsibilities
  • Level 3 or higher qualifications (e.g. A-levels, degrees, or equivalent)
  • Have previous work experience (not necessarily tech)
  • Motivated to retrain in data-related fields and re-enter the workforce

Opportunities & Outcomes

  • BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection on completion
  • Accelerated apprenticeship pathways and employment opportunities
  • Long-term careers in the data governance and compliance sectors
  • Join a like-minded peer group with shared experiences
  • Tailored support to help women succeed and grow

Impact & Partnerships

MIND bridges the gap between underutilised talent and industry demand, tackling gender inequality in tech and supporting local employers with highly skilled, job-ready, diverse talent.

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