6
Month duration
97
Participants
93%
Mentee Satisfaction
88%
Increased confidence
Proud Sponsors
Why Mentorship Matters
Technical skills alone don’t get people hired — especially for underrepresented talent.
Our mentorship model focuses on:
✓ Rebuilding confidence after career breaks
✓ Helping women see themselves in Data & AI roles
✓ Providing real-world guidance from industry professionals
✓ Supporting CVs, interviews, and job applications
✓ Creating accountability and momentum
Voices from Our Mentors
“The Data Gals mentorship programme is flexible and well-structured, making it easy to fit mentoring around my busy schedule.”
— Tracey Curran, Industry Digital & Data Manager
“Supporting my mentee on her journey into data has been one of the most fulfilling parts of my year.”
— Julia Shaw, Data Engineer
“Mentoring was a deeply rewarding experience — supporting someone else’s growth while gaining new insight into my own, all within a structure that fits naturally around a busy schedule.”
— Dr. Esma Benssassi, Founder
“Mentoring has been an incredibly rewarding experience – it’s a small time commitment that makes a real difference”
— Dominika Wata, Senior Data Analyst (IT)
Women & Future Skills Dundee
South Wales Programme for Data Inclusivity Network
The Data Gals 