Partnership bridges the gender gap in tech and Finance by expanding education, mentorship and career pathways for young women

, /PRNewswire/ -- OneStream, the leading enterprise Finance management platform that modernizes the Office of the CFO by unifying core financial and operational functions – including financial close, consolidation, reporting, planning and forecasting, announced today a strategic partnership with Girls Who Code, a leading nonprofit dedicated to closing the gender gap in tech. Girls Who Code is committed to preparing students for in-demand jobs in emerging technology and AI, ensuring that they keep in pace with a rapidly changing tech industry. Since launching in 2012, Girls Who Code has reached over 760,000 students through in-person and virtual programming. Of these, 330,000 alumni are now college or career-aged, ready to lead in tech. This partnership aims to build the next generation of innovators, equipping young women with the software development and AI skills, mentorship and career exposure needed to thrive in the evolving worlds of tech and Finance. Together, OneStream and Girls Who Code are building a more inclusive future, equipping the next generation with the skills and opportunities needed to pursue impactful careers in tech and Finance.

Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders

Through a combination of education, mentorship and hands-on training, the OneStream and Girls Who Code partnership will help young women build the skills and confidence needed to pursue careers in technology and Finance.

Key initiatives include:

"We are at a pivotal moment, as today's macroeconomic shifts and rapid technological advancements continue to reshape the workforce," said Dr. Tarika Barrett, CEO of Girls Who Code. "Our partnership with OneStream opens the door for students to explore careers in Finance and enterprise tech through real-world experience, access to cutting-edge tech, and mentorship from the women leading this transformation."

Breaking Barriers: Why Early Access and Mentorship Matter

New data from OneStream's recent Finance Talent Crunch Survey reveals the importance of investing in early access, education and mentorship for young women to thrive in tech and Finance roles. Despite their ambitions, many face persistent gaps in confidence, support and workplace structure that threaten to stall progress before it starts.

Key insights include:

"Our recent Finance Talent Crunch research revealed a significant gender gap in AI confidence and experience – one that starts as early as the student level," said Danielle Crane, Chief People Officer at OneStream. "We're proud to partner with Girls Who Code to help close that gap by providing girls and young women with the education, training, mentorship and support they need to confidently become the next generation of strategic leaders." 

Supporting Girls Who Code

OneStream was proud to name Girls Who Code as the official beneficiary of its 2025 employee giving campaign and the official charity sponsor of OneStream Splash. Through its Employee Match Program, OneStream will double-match all employee donations of up to $200 made to Girls Who Code this year.

About OneStream 

OneStream is how today's Finance teams can go beyond just reporting on the past and Take Finance Further by steering the business to the future. It's the leading enterprise Finance platform that unifies financial and operational data, embeds AI for better decisions and productivity, and empowers the CFO to become a critical driver of business strategy and execution. 

We deliver a comprehensive cloud-based platform to modernize the Office of the CFO. Our Digital Finance Cloud unifies core financial and broader operational data and processes and embeds AI for better planning and forecasting, with an extensible architecture, so customers can adopt and develop new solutions, achieving greater value as their business needs evolve. 

With over 1,600 customers, including 17% of the Fortune 500, more than 300 go-to-market, implementation, and development partners and over 1,500 employees, our vision is to be the operating system for modern Finance. To learn more, visit onestream.com. 

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SOURCE OneStream, Inc.