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 allyship with Cyber Ready- a CompTIA program designed to ensure all programme candidates gain the knowledge, skills, and certifications to supercharge their cyber security career.
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 Cyber Ready 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.
The Cyber Ready program has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and they have furthered this commitment by entering this strategic alliance 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 the Cyber Ready program will be matched to their next opportunity based only on their skills, strengths and attributes.
Empowering the Next Generation of Tech Talent
Cyber Ready is an award-winning 6-month conversion course designed to propel careers in cybersecurity. Combining classroom and online learning with a flipped-classroom approach, it accommodates candidates with diverse commitments. Ideal for parents, IT hobbyists, and professionals seeking new opportunities, the program provides rigorous training using CompTIA curriculum. Candidates undertake intensive study, attend workshops, and pursue certifications like CompTIA Security+ and CySA+. With a focus on career development and diversity, Cyber Ready aims to fill critical skills gaps in the cybersecurity sector, fostering future leaders and role models.
Day One is revolutionising the hiring process through matching based on verification of skills whilst removing bias , which will seamlessly support Cyber Ready’s 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. Cyber Ready empowers candidates from diverse backgrounds to excel in cybersecurity through comprehensive training and certifications, fostering future leaders in the field. 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 alliance with the Cyber Ready program 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 Cyber Ready 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’.
Join the Movement
To learn more about the alliance, training programmes, and career opportunities, please visit;
Day One- https://dayonework.com
Cyber Ready- https://www.comptia.org/content/lp/cyber-ready
Join us in shaping the future of tech.
