Post on 06-Sep-2014
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Presented by
Brian Gannon
Who we are
Kainos (ancient Greek, meaning ‘new’ or ‘fresh’)
26 years
experience
We’re one of the longest standing independent digital
technology companies in the UK - 26
successful years in business
150+ global
customers
We’re based in offices in the UK, Ireland and Poland, headquartered
in Belfast, with global ambitions
500+ experience
d staff
We employ over 500 staff, directly
supporting the technology needs for
over 150 global customers
Context – Demand for digital skills
“Employment of IT professionals through to 2020 is forecast to grow at 1.62% per annum – nearly twice as fast as the UK average.”
Source: Technology Insights 2012 – eSkills UK
Context – Supply of Digital Skills
“The proportion of IT & Telecoms staff receiving education/training each quarter has been in decline since 2008 and is below the average for UK
workers as a whole.”
Source: Technology Insights 2012 – eSkills UK
Conclusion: new thinking needed!
… So the sector needs not only a vibrant, well-skilled recruitment pool but also more innovative and skilful approaches to recruitment, workforce development and HR management in order to secure the technical, business, design and innovation skills needed for the future.
Source: Technology Insights 2012 – eSkills UK
Kainos Digital Academy
High School
Goal
Fostering an interest in digital
technology among bright
teenagers
Initiative
CodeCampWork Week Experience
School Engagement Programme
Partners
UK Department of Education
Kainos Digital Academy
High School University
Goal
Fostering an interest in digital
technology among bright
teenagers
Nurturing career aspirations for
those interested in digital
technology and attracting them into the digital
workforce
Initiative
CodeCampWork Week Experience
School Engagement Programme
X-Camps (App/Drone/Mak
er)Hackathons
University Work Placements
Apprenticeship Scheme
Earn as you Learn
University Engagement Programme
Partners
UK Department of Education
Ulster UniversityUniversity of
LondonUniversity of
Gdansk
Kainos Digital Academy
High School UniversityYoung
Professional
Goal
Fostering an interest in digital
technology among bright
teenagers
Nurturing career aspirations for
those interested in digital
technology and attracting them into the digital
workforce
Developing the best and
brightest talents to help them
fulfil their career ambitions and enrich the IT
industry and its clients
Initiative
CodeCampWork Week Experience
School Engagement Programme
X-Camps (App/Drone/Mak
er)Hackathons
University Work Placements
Apprenticeship Scheme
Earn as you Learn
University Engagement Programme
Kainos Career Path
DevelopmentKainos Fast Track
Talent Programme
Kainos Advanced Education
ProgrammeAutomated Test
Academy
Partners
UK Department of Education
Ulster UniversityUniversity of
LondonUniversity of
Gdansk
Apple Google
Kainos Digital Academy
High School UniversityYoung
ProfessionalMid-Career
Goal
Fostering an interest in digital
technology among bright
teenagers
Nurturing career aspirations for
those interested in digital
technology and attracting them into the digital
workforce
Developing the best and
brightest talents to help them
fulfil their career ambitions and enrich the IT
industry and its clients
Converting creative and enthusiastic
non-technical workers in mid-career to digital
experts
Initiative
CodeCampWork Week Experience
School Engagement Programme
X-Camps (App/Drone/Mak
er)Hackathons
University Work Placements
Apprenticeship Scheme
Earn as you Learn
University Engagement Programme
Kainos Career Path
DevelopmentKainos Fast Track
Talent Programme
Kainos Advanced Education
ProgrammeAutomated Test
Academy
On-the-Job Digital
Conversion Programme
Apprenticeship Scheme
Partners
UK Department of Education
Ulster UniversityUniversity of
LondonUniversity of
Gdansk
Apple GoogleVOSAGDS