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Social impact

We know there is huge propensity for tech roles in untapped talent pools of people from over-looked or under-served segments of society. We know the cycle of unemployment and underemployment is degenerative, and intergenerational. We know the barriers to entry from traditional training and education models preclude these groups. We want to change all that. Here’s how we’re doing it.

Busting 5 common myths about neurodiversity in the workplace

Neurodiversity advocate Ian Handley delves into five of the common myths around neurodiversity in the workplace and hiring neurodivergent candidates.

Driving innovation and impact with IDEaS

Former Infantry Platoon Commander Will Simmons unpacks his journey from military service to heading up WYWM's project to digitise Canada's veteran transition centres.

Lessons learned from Autism SA’s Inclusive Recruitment Project

Organisations are developing targeted hiring programs to build neuro-inclusive workplaces. It’s a critical step in the right direction, but how can we ensure these programs translate into meaningful careers for neurodivergent individuals?

Splunk partnership enables Cyber grads to boost capabilities

WYWM have teamed up with global IT and security solutions provider, Splunk to enable course graduates to upskill for free on their security platform, used by more than 15,000 organisations worldwide.

WithYouWithMe secures gold status for supporting UK military personnel

In an announcement from the UK Ministry of Defence, WithYouWithMe was recognised with a Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) which acknowledges outstanding commitment to the UK’s Armed Forces community.

Creating digital career pathways for Indigenous youth in Canada

A new multi-year upskilling program is set to guide 100 First Nations individuals into high-demand digital roles, leveraging innovative social impact technologies and targeted IT training.

ACU partners with start-up to tackle digital skills crisis

WithYouWithMe is partnering with Australian Catholic University to uncover insight into Australia’s digital workforce and barriers to entry faced by diverse community groups in a bid to establish new pathways into meaningful employment.

Leading UK companies commit to hire veterans

Six major UK employers have become the first organisations to sign a commitment to help armed forces veterans and their partners find meaningful employment in technology and digital roles after leaving the military.

Building a pipeline of IT talent for the Canadian Government

As Canada grapples with declining unemployment and increased job vacancy rates, both private and public sector are forced to rethink their talent strategy to fill the growing demand for resources.

Invictus uncovered: reflections of a warrior

Nick Holyome served in the Canadian Armed Forces for more than 26 years, before being medically discharged. Now employed by veteran-led start-up WithYouWithMe, Holyome upskilled in cyber security before being deployed by WithYouWithMe into the Canadian Government.

World Youth Skills Day 2022

Minister, Sajid Javid was once ridiculed for likening the NHS to ‘Blockbuster in the age of Netflix’. Yes, this comparison / case study may have been lacking in originality, but I applaud both his honesty and the analogy because I know exactly what he meant.

Is the CV dead?

There’s been much debate recently around the relevance of the CV recently in the modern recruitment process. In this Q&A, WithYouWithMe’s Executive Partner for Social Value Cia Kouparitsas shares why organisations are being held back by holding onto the CV as their primary recruitment tool.

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