Girls'Day 2025 at Aicomp – Fostering Young Talent in the IT Sector

On April 3, 2025, the international IT company Aicomp opened its doors to four female students as part of the nationwide Girls' Day initiative. The company, which specializes in ERP solutions for the packaging industry, offered the participants practical insights into the professional fields of IT specialization with a focus on application development and system integration.

Promoting Female Talent: A Key Element in Addressing the Skills Shortage

For Aicomp, participation in Girls' Day represents a consistent step toward promoting diversity in the IT industry. In a sector traditionally dominated by men, the company is deliberately focusing on fostering female talent. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to combat the skills shortage by tapping into previously underrepresented talent pools.

"Digitalization is advancing in all industries, and we need diverse teams to master the complex challenges of our customers," emphasizes Elke Mayerle, EU HR Director at Aicomp Consulting GmbH. "Girls' Day offers an ideal platform to demonstrate to young women the versatility and creativity that comes with a career in IT. It's no longer just about programming – it's about interdisciplinary thinking, teamwork, and innovative approaches."

Robotics and Programming: Practical Insights into the IT World

The day's program was divided into two main sections: The morning focused on independently constructing robots, while the afternoon was dedicated to programming these self-built systems. The students had the opportunity to gain first-hand experience with robot "thinking" under professional guidance – a core competency in the modern IT industry.

"It's impressive to see the enthusiasm and competence with which the young participants approach technical challenges," explains Patrick Mair, Head of IT at Aicomp. "With Girls' Day, we aim to specifically inspire young women to pursue technical professions and show them that the IT industry offers exciting and future-proof career opportunities."

Sustainable Commitment to Greater Diversity in the Tech Industry

With its Girls' Day engagement, Aicomp joins a growing number of companies actively working against the gender gap in technical professions. Following the successful event, the company plans to further expand its commitment to promoting young women in IT and to conduct similar initiatives on a regular basis.

At the end of the day, participants took home not only their self-constructed and programmed robots but also valuable insights into potential career paths and a new understanding of the diverse opportunities in the IT industry.