Our teams were tasked with building an initial cohort that delivered 18 entry-level Persons with Disability (PWD) professionals. The solution required extensive sourcing capabilities, specialised training design, and comprehensive ongoing support systems to ensure successful integration and performance.
Key Programme Elements
Comprehensive Talent Sourcing Strategy
Given the client's demand for Computer Science backgrounds and PWD representation criteria, our local talent teams conducted extensive talent search leveraging our 800+ college network and local partnerships. This comprehensive approach resulted in screening 1,330 applicants, qualifying 699 as meeting the PWD criteria, clearing 94 for client interviews, and ultimately selecting 25 for the training programme.
Accessibility-Focused Training Design
Given the wide range of disabilities of individuals within the programme, additional consideration was needed to design a curriculum that provided consistent learning outcomes whilst ensuring all trainees could access the programme effectively. An initial training consultation session was held between mthree trainers, curriculum designers, disability experts, and the client to develop appropriate accommodations.
Individualised Support Systems
The training programme incorporated additional measures including speech-to-text interface, bigger screens, and longer breaks to ensure accessibility for all participants. These accommodations were designed to create an inclusive learning environment that supported success across different disability types.
Alumni Delivery Model Implementation
1. Discover and Define Phase
Our academy and sourcing teams worked with hiring managers to identify specific technical requirements for Java Development and Support Engineering roles whilst establishing clear PWD representation targets. We developed customised curricula that could accommodate diverse accessibility needs whilst maintaining technical rigor.
2. Extensive Sourcing and Screening
We leveraged our extensive 800+ college network and local partnerships to conduct one of our most comprehensive talent searches. The process involved screening 1,330 applicants, with 699 qualifying as meeting PWD criteria, demonstrating our commitment to finding the best candidates whilst maintaining diversity objectives.
3. Accessible Training Programme
The training programme was designed through collaboration between technical trainers, curriculum designers, disability experts, and the client. This multidisciplinary approach ensured that learning objectives were met whilst providing necessary accommodations such as assistive technology, flexible scheduling, and modified presentation formats.
4. Comprehensive Ongoing Support
Post-deployment, both the client and mthree implemented additional steps to ensure ongoing support customised to individual needs. This included support for appropriate workplace accommodations, special considerations for office logistics, IT equipment adaptations (such as bigger screens for visually impaired colleagues), and employee buddy systems for individuals with locomotive disabilities.
