Day One and 01 Founders Announce Strategic Partnership

Day One, an HR-Tech Platform that matches emerging talent with opportunities, verifying skills and removing bias, allowing businesses to Hire Better is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with 01 Founders.

With this collaboration they aim to harness the power of digital and tech skills programmes to meet the burgeoning demand for skilled professionals in IT, Digital Marketing, Software Development, and Data. Those learning with the 01 Founders program will have access to the Day One platform to access opportunities and will be matched to employers based on the skills they have learnt on their training programmes.

01 Founders have a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and they have furthered this commitment by partnering with Day One- a company who remove bias from the hiring process to enable fair and equitable access to opportunity. Day One’s innovative platform will mean that candidates from 01 Founders will be matched to their next opportunity based only on their skills, strengths and attributes.

Empowering the Next Generation of Tech Talent

01 Founders is a tuition-free coding school in London that offers innovative, peer-to-peer learning programs to train individuals as full-stack developers. Their mission is to bridge the digital skills gap by providing accessible education and guaranteed job placements at top tech firms upon graduation.

Day One is revolutionising the hiring process through matching based on verification of skills whilst removing bias , which will seamlessly support 01 Founders’ robust pipeline of emerging digital and tech talent in work. This synergy is poised to create a dynamic ecosystem where aspiring tech professionals can find not just jobs, but careers that offer growth and fulfilment.

Together, they are empowering the next generation of tech talent that is pivotal for the future of innovation and the continued growth of the global economy. As technology evolves at an unprecedented pace, the demand for skilled professionals who can navigate, innovate, and shape the digital landscape is surging. 01 Founders’ focus on training individuals for a future in the digital industry regardless of background is a fundamental step in achieving a better future. Furthermore, fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes diverse perspectives is essential, as it drives innovation and reflects the global audience that technology serves. The next generation of tech talent holds the keys to unlocking technological breakthroughs and driving digital transformation, and empowering them starts with commitment, collaboration, and investment in their future today.

Aligning Goals for a Brighter Future

Sian Wilson, Co-Founder and Executive Director at Day One stated ‘ We are so pleased to announce our partnership with 01 Founders as part of our shared mission to promote equal and fair opportunities to all. With the strength of the skills programmes that emerging talent undertake with 01 Founders and the access to opportunities through the Day One platform, we will be able to offer emerging digital and tech talent a positive start to their career journey’.