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Looking for a career in technology? Introducing Sparta Global 🎤 A pathway for passionate people to kickstart a profitable and powerful future in business and tech - with the training, networking, support and upskilling they need to succeed. A one-stop shop for tech success. Check out the journey below 👇👩💻
Having a Computer Science degree doesn't mean there is nothing left to learn. Data Spartan Paul-Rafael Dragan comes from a CompSci background and worked in technology recruitment before joining Sparta Global to access the support he needed to start the career he wanted. Watch his story below 📹
Sparta Global has achieved the internationally recognised Certified B Corporation™ ("B Corp UK") status – a certification that recognises how we have met extremely high standards of social and environmental impact and are actively helping to build a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable economy. Scoring 109.4 in our B Impact Assessment that measures impact across governance, workers, community, environment, and customers – Sparta Global joins a small community of just 1,100 UK companies to achieve such a standard.
How do neurodiverse professionals bring in-demand perspectives to tech? Sparta Global's 2023 EqualTech report is now LIVE! Despite 87% of digital leaders surveyed in our research believing that neurodiversity will be a top priority for their companies in 2023, just 21% of respondents work for businesses that tailor their recruitment practices to neurodivergent candidates. In turn, this means 79% of organisations have taken no steps to accommodate those with neurodiverse characteristics. What is the real state of play for neurodiverse professionals in tech, and why MUST employers empower people who think differently for the benefit of their businesses and society? Click below to find out more, and download the report in full.
We launched our all-women Athena Academy last month, but what encouraged our first cohort to sign up and kickstart a career in tech this way? What is Sparta's Athena Academy? The low-down: ✨12 weeks of free, full-time training in Java Development ✨All-women cohort ✨All-women training team ✨A salary paid from day one ✨Inclusive entry requirements: no degree or STEM experience needed + a role with one of our clients when you complete training! Find out more and apply here |
Our community coming together to tell us why they were celebrating women in technology this #InternationalWomensDay and every day ✨
In part three of our series with Technical Director Daniel Webb and Spartan Jacob Stoneman, we discuss finding your voice in a team of professionals. This blog highlights the challenges and responsibilities Jacob faces in his role as a Test Automation Engineer, and how collaboration can enhance efficiency. Click below to read more 👇
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 🧠 A chance for us to continue our message of empowerment, inclusive hiring, and education around the powerful perspective neurodivergent professionals bring to tech! With the UK government reporting that we could face a shortage of 900,000 skilled IT workers by next year, the neurodiverse community presents perspectives and skills that could be transformative. But in our recent EqualTech report, we found: 👉🏻 Just 21% of respondents work for businesses that tailor their recruitment practices to neurodivergent candidates. 👉🏻 59% of respondents feel that there isn’t enough support available in their organisations, and fear that disclosing their neurodiversity may have negative repercussions on their future within their companies Neurodiversity is a demographic in evolution too. Of those surveyed who identified as neurodivergent, only 26% were diagnosed during childhood, while 31% were diagnosed as adults. A further 15% told us that they are currently undergoing a diagnosis, while 28% are planning to seek an assessment in the future.
We closed off our #InternationalWomensDay celebrations with the hosting of another Girls Into Coding event at our London HQ - an opportunity for young girls to explore working with AI, 3D Printing, computing, robotics (and more!) through a series of engaging activities!
Liinamari Astel studied a non-STEM degree and had no previous experience in technology, but is now working for a global energy company and contributing to innovations that will impact customers from around the world. A July Spartan of the month, Liina's line manager on client site described her as; "a key contributor" and "top talent who will be a key part of the company's future.”
