With four months of study completed, the scholars from the Ecuadorian Development Research Lab (LIDE) have reached the halfway point of the New Dimensions program. Funded by the U.S. Embassy in Ecuador, New Dimensions aims to promote women in science and reduce entrenched gender gaps by focusing on professional training in business intelligence for women from disadvantaged backgrounds.

In partnership with DataCamp Donates, the scholars also have access to the online DataCamp platform, where they can practice and acquire new skills in programming and data analysis.

Throughout this process, they received support from instructor Ángel Bravo, who has been responsible for their training and learning during this module. The project was divided into two main parts: the first focused on data engineering in SQL, while the second involved business analysis using Power BI. Ángel Bravo expressed his gratitude and pride when reviewing the scholars’ results and projects, recognizing their potential as future data engineers and analysts, and encouraged them to continue excelling in the upcoming modules.

New Dimensions is a nine-month program covering six modules, including Excel, Power BI, SQL, R, Statistics, and Python. In addition to technical training, the program also includes empowerment, employability, and soft skills workshops, where students learn to improve their résumés, prepare for successful interviews, and develop effective communication skills. During the program, students also receive training from the Swiss human resources firm Adecco, aiming to provide employment opportunities and consideration in their recruitment processes.

The Lab wishes the scholars great success and encourages them to continue making the most of the New Dimensions program.