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Code First Girls is a prominent social enterprise dedicated to increasing the representation of women in the technology sector. By offering both free and paid coding courses, training events, and consulting services for companies, it aims to bridge the gender gap in tech. Over the past four years, Code First Girls has provided over £5 million worth of free tech education, successfully teaching more than 8,000 women to code. The organization has set ambitious goals, including a flagship campaign aimed at teaching 20,000 young women to code for free by the end of 2020. As the largest provider of in-person coding courses for women in the UK, Code First Girls collaborates with numerous well-known companies, enhancing employability and diversity in the workforce. Many of its alumnae have secured positions at prestigious organizations such as Facebook, NASA, and The Guardian, underscoring the impact of its initiatives on women's career advancement in technology.