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Empowering Women in IT: The New WAKE Freelance Service

In a landmark initiative, bgrass Inc., headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, has launched the WAKE Freelance service, designed specifically to support women in the IT industry. This new platform offers not just job matching based on experience and skill but also provides consultation, opportunities for learning, and a community for connection. WAKE Freelance aims to empower women to choose a work style that reflects their individuality without compromising their career aspirations.

Background of the Service Launch

Having previously developed the WAKE Career service, which has successfully facilitated job transitions for many women in IT, bgrass has recognized the demand for flexible working styles. Women are increasingly expressing their desire to achieve their preferred work-life balance. Their voiced needs include:

• - A workspace where they can focus on their technical strengths and enhance their skills.
• - Fair evaluation of their skills and experience.
• - The opportunity to explore areas of interest like generative AI while maintaining their primary job.
• - Balancing career growth with continuous learning at their own pace.
• - A desire for an independent work style that does not rely on organizational constraints.

These insights highlight the need for an accessible support system for women considering freelancing—a system that helps them make positive choices without the burden of isolation.

Thus, WAKE Freelance was born, aiming to create an environment where women can thrive in their careers by focusing on three key pillars: technology, career, and connections, ensuring they don't have to relinquish their dreams of a fulfilling career.

Key Features of WAKE Freelance

1. Professionally Guided Career Support
Utilizing insights and methodologies from the WAKE Career service, WAKE Freelance offers personalized support that caters to the unique anxieties and concerns of freelancers. Rather than simply matching clients with projects, it delves deeper to consider how they will work and sustain their careers.

2. Focus on Social Impact and Fair Opportunities
The projects offered align not only with skills and experiences but also resonate with personal values and objectives. Women have the chance to engage with products that address societal challenges and connect with companies that prioritize equitable assessment.

3. Community for Freelancers
Through platforms like Slack and organized events, WAKE Freelance fosters a community where like-minded freelancers can connect. This environment encourages discussions about technical queries and career challenges, ensuring no one has to navigate their journey alone.

How to Get Started with WAKE Freelance

1. Free Registration via LINE
Start by registering for free using LINE.
2. Personal Consultation
Engage in a consultation where your desires and experiences are thoroughly understood, leading to a proposal of highly compatible project opportunities.
3. Kick-Start Your Project
Once you're matched, the project can commence.
4. Support on Contracts and Payments
WAKE Freelance provides assistance with all contract-related processes, billing, and payments.

Future Prospects

WAKE Freelance is more than just a career transition tool; it is an all-encompassing service designed to support women in various stages of their IT careers.
bgrass Inc. has launched several services, including:

• - WAKE Career: a job placement service for women in IT.
• - WAKE New Graduate: a job search service for female students aspiring to enter IT.
• - WAKE Skill: re-skilling support for women to learn the necessary skills for the AI era.
• - WAKE Freelance: a new service offering freelance and side job opportunities for women.

By interconnecting these services, bgrass aims to foster an environment where women in IT can continue their unique career journeys, regardless of what those journeys entail. Additionally, the company will strive to support DEI initiatives and create a bias-free evaluation system for organizations seeking to address the gender gap within the IT industry.

At bgrass, our commitment extends beyond providing services; we are dedicated to unlocking the potential of women in technology through the combination of technology and community support.

For more information on registering for WAKE Freelance, visit: WAKE Freelance Registration.