Lingaro Launches IT Power Mentorship Program for Women

Lingaro, a global leader in data services and IT solutions, recently announced the launch its IT Power Women Global Mentoring Program in India, reinforcing its commitment to fostering gender diversity in the technology sector. Lingaro Group has been globally recognized as a Great Place to Work® in Poland, the Philippines, and India. With this program, launched simultaneously in all these three locations, Lingaro aims to offer a well-rounded approach to equip women professionals in IT with mentorship, career guidance, and leadership development opportunities. 

Empowering Women in Technology

India’s Global Capability Centers (GCCs) employ over 1.4 million professionals and is projected to reach 2 million by 2026. Further, as per projections, Women’s Workforce Participation Rate (WPR) in India’s tech industry is expected to rise to 14.9%, signaling a demographic shift in the country’s fastest growing industries. Currently, 1.92 million women are part of the tech workforce. With the IT Power Women Global Mentoring program, Lingaro is committed to ensuring that these women are well equipped to not just be a part of the system but also play an integral role in the growth of the sector. Through structured mentorship, the Program aims to bridge the gender gap, provide career acceleration opportunities, and create a more inclusive industry landscape.

Speaking about the program, Mr. Suresh Ramamoorthy, Country Head, Lingaro India said, "At Lingaro, women already make up 31% of our global workforce, with 40% of managerial roles held by women, a significant achievement in the male-dominated IT sector. The IT Power Women Global Mentoring Program builds on this success, as we believe that empowering women in IT is not just about mentorship, it is about shaping the future of technology. This program is a crucial step toward fostering leadership, enabling career growth, and creating an equitable tech ecosystem where talented women can thrive."

The IT Power Women Global Mentoring Program reiterates Lingaro’s belief that mentorship is a vital driver of personal and professional development and this initiative is a step toward building a more inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace for women in the technology sector. And the core objectives of the program, like Empowerment, Development, Networking, Inclusion and Leadership, set the pace of creating a powerful ecosystem for women in tech. 

The IT Power Women Mentorship Program is designed to follow a structured process to ensure its success. This includes:

• Mentor Recruitment: An internal assessment process will select experienced mentors from within the company.

• Mentee Recruitment: Female tech students who demonstrate motivation, engagement, and a strong commitment to personal and professional development will be invited to apply through an online application process.

• Mentor/Mentee Matching: Mentors and mentees will be carefully matched based on their skills, experience, and career goals, ensuring meaningful mentoring relationships.

• Kick-Off Event: The program will officially begin with a launch event, where participants will meet, program expectations will be set, and mentoring best practices will be covered in an interactive training session.

• Regular Meetings: Mentors and mentees will meet regularly to discuss career aspirations, challenges, and actionable development plans.

• Networking Events: The program will offer ample opportunities for participants to network with one another and other women in the IT field at Lingaro.

• Wrap-Up Session: A celebratory closing event will take place to honor achievements, gather feedback, and refine the program for future iterations.

In addition to this program, Lingaro’s employee centric policies have empowering and include Specialized training and upskilling opportunities through Udemy Business and internal programs, Networking and leadership development to accelerate career growth, and Flexible work models under Lingaro’s "Office-as-an-Option" approach, promoting work-life balance and career progression

In a field dominated by men, Lingaro’s IT Power Women Global Mentoring program is setting an example in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, responding to the needs of its current and prospective employees, customers, and business partners, aspiring to make a positive impact in the IT sector. 

The program has already supported over 35 mentees and has gained recognition from the Responsible Business Forum, Poland’s largest NGO focusing on corporate social responsibility. With the launch in India, Lingaro is expanding its efforts to empower more women in technology, reinforcing its vision of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive industry.