Awesome session on Skills Based Hiring and Inclusive Hiring with SIM Seattle Chapter and Year Up last night in Fremont at FREMONT MISCHIEF INC with John Nelson Matt Rossmeissl Saben Emmons and Mj Jensen. Key Takeaways from the Panel: 1) Mentorship, mentorship, mentorship: Keola Ohumukini said it best in that the opportunity to be a mentor is a true privilege and mentoring others (especially those who have less advantage) is important for all of us. 2) Generational Change: The power of Year Up really rests with giving students a unique opportunity to experience tech or a more professional career versus retail or other hourly jobs that are accessible without a college degree. When a Year Up student is able to earn that higher income, higher skill job/career with benefits, we are changing the arc of their career and life and likely their parents and their children as well. Investing in and volunteering with Year Up is a tremendous opportunity. 3) Hands-on Education in IT: Both Mj Jensen & Saben Emmons said that they would have loved a program like Year Up to help break into the tech industry. Much of tech is learned on the job with the right attitude and life skills. Both MJ and Saben have built very successful careers with Expedia Group, Amazon, Bezos Academy and City of Kirkland without a college degree. 4) Get more than you give: Inevitably, Year Up interns are able to push the hiring organizations forward through exposure to diversity of thought, youth, and challenging the status quo. If anyone is interested in hosting a Year Up interns or volunteering with Year Up, please contact Carmen M. or Lisa Soboslai or Nina Gerber. Thank you John Nelson Keola Ohumukini and SIM Seattle Chapter for hosting!
Big thanks to Mary Lynn Amoyo, CFRE for hosting our SIM panel last night. It was great to hear success stories from Nikesh Parekh, MJ Jenson, Matt Rossmeissl, and Saben Emmons with hosting Year Up interns. If you would like info how to get involved with hosting an Intern at your company please IM me! Adam GruppKeola OhumukiniAmanda GressErik SandieJenner Benton Rolf Lorentzen, MBA, PMP, CBE, CEEJoshua QuainJoe Smucny
Your ongoing support of Year Up is a generational game changer. Thank you Nikesh Parekh, John Nelson and SIM for your long-standing support!
Great update Nikesh Parekh.
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2moNikesh, it sounds like an inspiring session! Mentorship and generational change are so vital. Kudos to you and the team for making a difference! 🌟