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NatWest Group partners with Sparta Global to secure technology talent from diverse backgrounds and support the continued growth of its One Bank Mortgages (OBM) platform. This video follows some of the 12 Spartans specialising in Software Engineering, Test Automation, and DevOps who were selected to join NatWest’s OBM team. Those joining were made up of women, those first in their families to go to university, and individuals from minority backgrounds. These consultants secured the opportunity on attitude, aptitude and potential alone – not prior technology experience or educational background. Since joining the team, they have converted to full-time employees at NatWest to continue their personal and professional growth – with two selected for the future leaders programme. Our CEO, David Rai, says; “Successfully hiring today’s generation of early career talent requires an understanding of their attributes, an empathy for their diverse values, and a management style that engages their interests and preferences. NatWest and the OBM team understand this ethos and together have created an exceptional environment for emerging talent to thrive and contribute to future organisational success”. 🔉 If you're interested in discussing your emerging talent needs, contact us at contactus@spartaglobal.com Watch the full video here | https://lnkd.in/esmDc94x

Yesterday we hosted Marcia Brissett-Bailey BSc, PG Dip (QCG), MA,IPSEA, Jannett Morgan and their incredible BleND community to host #BleND2024 - #ReclaimingtheNarrative as part of Black History Month. BleND stands for Black Leadership & Excellence in Neurodiversity, and this gathering was a celebration of this community and their personal experiences. Guests were treated to inspiring and honest keynote speakers, fireside chats, and an inclusive and empowering networking environment that encouraged all attendees to realise their potential. It was a huge honour to host the event and we hope to continue our partnership with BleND as their grow 💕

Keir Starmer has promised a “pro-business and pro-worker plan” which would “rebalance the way we create wealth” — ending the “toxic” idea that economic growth is something handed out to the few and not the many. At the heart of this initiative is a drive to empower workers with jobs for now and career-boosting skills for the future. In the U.K. there are millions of people out of work, training, and education who want to work - but cannot access the opportunities they need to plant a foot on the career ladder. Sparta Global is committing to giving anyone and everyone the chance to succeed and change their future. Our trainees need to prove they have the attitude, aptitude and potential for success, but if they do, we can provide them with the skills and opportunities they need to add social value to an organisation and impact our wider economy. Partner with Sparta Global today to play your part in changing the course of the UK's economic and digital growth, while empowering people with future skills. Click to read 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehTJ5ZRN

Meet Alastair Marshall - our longest-serving talent coordinator who has spent more than 10 years hiring Spartans! Al knows what makes a great Spartan like the back of his hand, and he wanted to share more details about the application process to give passionate people the best chance for success. So, thinking of applying? Check this out!

When targetjobs UK asked to share some of our stories with potential jobseekers in tech, we jumped at the opportunity to introduce them to Spartan Tom Purvis! Tom shared a bit about his journey before Sparta Global - living in the Caribbean, working in Sport, and why he was seeking a career path with more progression - his training, and what it meant to be part of the Sparta community. Since filming Tom has secured and started in his first tech role as a Spartan! Inspired by Tom? Check out our Target Jobs page 👉🏻https://lnkd.in/e_P5U2sv Or apply for Sparta direct 👉🏻https://lnkd.in/d2j66aHM

Check out a short interview our CEO and Co Founder David Rai did with the The Independent to share more about our mission to kickstart careers in tech for people from all walks of life 🚀⬇️

The UN Sustainable Development goals are a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At Sparta Global we have adopted these shared goals to ensure every move we make is contributing to something bigger. 👩🏼🏫 More training and employment opportunities for those from underrepresented backgrounds ⊯ Free training and funded opportunities they remove barriers to entry in tech 👩💻 Specialist skills development fit for the future leaders of tomorrow 📈 A model that not only drives social impact, but economic impact too by developing local talent for UK businesses Click below to hear more from Gaia Caruso and Purnima Sen BA. MA. MBA ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

Yesterday we welcomed a select group of former and serving police officers to the Sparta Global office to discuss our plans to reskill ex-police for careers in Business. These individuals understand first-hand how police career changers can bring significant value to in-demand business teams, but also spoke openly about the challenges around communicating their diverse skillset and applying this knowledge to new working environments. Some key takeaways: ➡️Police simply aren't aware of opportunities outside of the force and how their unique experiences set them up for success in a host of business environments. How do we do better at promoting opportunity for ex-police? ➡️Getting into a new career is incredibly difficult without support and guidance. One of our attendees spent 15 months applying for 100 jobs, but was given the opportunity to interview for just 4 jobs. Employers must adapt their mindset when it comes to employment criteria, prioritising skills over experience. But how do we support ex-police in communicating their abilities too? ➡️Employers looking to hire and develop ex-police must prioritise ticking the box for fulfilment. Police greatly value their sense of purpose and finding this in new careers is important. ➡️People often leave the police because of a lack of progression or promotion opportunities. If employers can provide a clear way forward and process for personal development and progression - they will get the best of ex-police. ➡️Community and camaraderie is a key pillar of the police and for many leaving the force there is a sense of loneliness when approaching a new career and new working environment. Ex-police employers need to champion support and mentoring to ease this transition. A huge thank you to all who attended!

Another great event with Inflexion! Thank you for inviting our EDI Director Gaia Caruso to discuss how we're using AI to promote gender equality

Tech isn't Tom Purvis's first rodeo - in fact, he had a successful start in sports as a marketing and social media strategist before realising that his passion for data and analytics could help businesses thrive too. After moving from the US to the UK, Tom joined Sparta Global to do just that, combining his love for people and learning, with a set of new Business skills that would set him apart as a Business Analyst for a stable and promising career. We sat down with Tom to discuss his training, new community and hope for his new career 🚀 Watch our full interview with Tom here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ej6Ea7XM