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Thoughtworks Pivot

Balik Kampung - Bringing women back to tech
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Thoughtworks Pivot Back

Empowering women to pivot back to tech

 

Thoughtworks Pivot is a return-to-tech program designed to help experienced women technologists refresh their skills and pivot back to their tech journeys after a career break.

 

The program builds on the success of Vapasi, our established returnship initiative in India. Across 21 batches, more than 250 women have participated, with many graduates going on to build rewarding careers at Thoughtworks and other companies.

 

We’re bringing this experience to Singapore with our first Thoughtworks Pivot cohort in February 2027. If you’re looking to return to tech and explore new career opportunities, register your interest below to receive updates when applications open.

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Our approach

Training

This free Thoughtworks certified training program strengthens technical and consulting skills while building confidence through networking with senior technologists. It includes hands on sessions, mentoring, and opportunities to interact with leaders and peers.

Internship

Selected candidates will receive a paid internship, gaining valuable experience working on a Thoughtworks project. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technology projects and learn agile software development methodologies and practices. A dedicated mentor will be assigned to help you navigate and support your learning journey, while also giving you the opportunity to experience our inclusive workplace culture.

Hire

A full time position at Thoughtworks may be offered after successful completion of the internship. This will be based on your performance and feedback during the internship, as well as the business demand for the role.

[Video] Their jouney back to tech

 

Thoughtworks Pivot brings our proven Vapasi returnship model from India to help women pivot back to their tech careers. Hear from past Vapasi participants about their experiences and get a glimpse into what you can expect from Thoughtworks Pivot in Singapore.

The journey and experience

Three past participants share their journey and what makes Vapasi such a meaningful experience.

Priya Darshini M G | Application Developer

Meet the Vapasi alumni who are now Thoughtworkers. 

Purnima Ramkumar | Quality Analyst

Meet the Vapasi alumni who are now Thoughtworkers.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A) No. The Thoughtworks Pivot training program is free of charge.

  • A) Yes. Participants will receive a stipend during the training program. The details will be shared with candidates at the interview stage.

  • A) The training program will help sharpen your programming skills, which gets you on par with the current job market requirements.

  • A) This program is open to women professionals who are Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents and have: 

    • At least 4 years of professional work experience

    • A basic software or technology background, such as prior work in software development or side coding projects

    • Been on a career break for at least 12 months

  • A) We will provide laptops for participants to use during the training program. However, you will need access to a laptop during the selection process to complete the required activities and assessments.

  • A) The selection process helps us understand each applicant’s experience, skills and career goals, and identify candidates who would benefit most from the program.

  • A) The coding exercise is designed to help you refresh your basic programming knowledge before the training program begins. It also helps us understand the current skill levels of participants so we can tailor the training content to best support the cohort.

  • A) You will receive email confirmations once you clear the coding exercise.

  • A) The training program will be conducted in person at the Thoughtworks Singapore office, and participants will be expected to attend onsite. More details about the training schedule and format will be shared with candidates at the next stage.

     

    The internship may be hybrid or fully onsite, depending on the project you are assigned to. If you are subsequently selected for a full-time position, you may also be required to travel to a client site based on project or business needs.

  • A) On successful completion of the program, selected candidates are offered a three to six months internship with Thoughtworks Singapore. You are also free to apply to any other tech organizations to continue your career journey.