Saffron Wildbore
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Industry: Technology / Software
Challenge: Skills shortage, risk of onboarding at scale, and talent acquisition across tough locations
Solution: Accelerated graduate deployment programme with cutting-edge technology training and multi-location strategy
Results: 29 Alumni deployed across 4 locations within 3 months of first conversation, second cohort in development, and exceptional client satisfaction with motivated, diligent graduates requiring minimal upfront training.
A technology company needed to rapidly scale their graduate workforce across multiple locations, including both competitive metropolitan areas and emerging talent markets. The client required a solution that could deliver qualified graduates quickly while mitigating the risks associated with large-scale onboarding.
The organisation needed to balance the challenge of finding talent in highly competitive locations like NYC Metro with the opportunity to tap into emerging talent spaces in locations like Columbus and Wilmington.
The client wanted to hire new graduates throughout technology areas but faced significant skills gaps in the market. Traditional recruitment approaches were not delivering the technical capabilities needed across their diverse technology stack.
The client wanted to implement a strategy to reduce the risk of hiring new graduates as full-time employees immediately. They needed a proven approach that could validate graduate capability before making permanent hiring commitments.
They had the challenge of finding and retaining junior talent in competitive locations (NYC Metro) as well as finding the right talent in less popular locations, especially in the Emerging Talent Space (Columbus, Wilmington). This dual challenge required a sophisticated, multi-location talent strategy.
We formed a deep understanding of the client's cutting-edge technology landscape by partnering with our academy team and engineers from the client's AWM team. This collaborative approach enabled us to develop a tailored solution that could address both technical requirements and geographical challenges.
We built dedicated teams of Talent Acquisition managers who incorporated our knowledge of the client into our nationwide recruiting strategy. This engagement enabled us to deploy 29 Alumni — onsite within 3 months from the first conversation with the client, demonstrating exceptional speed to market.
We provided regular check-ins on a biweekly basis to begin with, and then on a monthly basis after the first couple of months. This structured support approach ensured smooth integration and ongoing performance optimisation across all deployment locations.
We are working with the client to build out a second cohort following the success of the first. This demonstrates the scalability and sustainability of the partnership model, with continuous improvement based on initial programme learnings.
Alumni deployed
month turnaround
29 Alumni deployed in Columbus, Jersey City, Plano and Wilmington, within the first 3 months. This achievement demonstrates exceptional execution speed and the ability to successfully operate across diverse geographical markets.
Now working on building out a second cohort following success of the first, indicating strong programme scalability and client confidence in the partnership model.
Client feedback highlights the quality and readiness of graduates: "Motivated and talented new graduates, diligent colleagues, some upfront training involved but far less than other Jr hires." This testimonial demonstrates the value of the pre-deployment preparation and ongoing support model.
The programme successfully addressed the client's concerns about onboarding risk by providing thoroughly prepared graduates who required minimal additional training compared to traditional junior hires.
Successfully balanced talent acquisition across both competitive metropolitan markets and emerging talent locations, providing the client with a sustainable multi-location talent strategy.
This case study demonstrates how a partnership approach combining deep technical understanding, strategic talent acquisition, and structured support can deliver exceptional results at speed. The ability to deploy 29 qualified graduates across four diverse locations within just three months showcases the power of a well-executed, scalable graduate programme.
The client's feedback emphasises the practical value delivered, motivated, diligent graduates who require significantly less training than typical junior hires. This combination of speed, quality, and reduced training overhead provides compelling business value while establishing a foundation for ongoing partnership growth.
If your organisation needs to rapidly scale graduate hiring across multiple locations while minimising onboarding risk, mthree can help. Our proven approach combines technical expertise, nationwide talent acquisition, and structured support to deliver results at speed.
Get in touch with our team today to learn more.
Saffron is the Marketing Manager at mthree, with over five years of experience creating content that connects. She works across both B2B and B2C marketing, focusing on everything from career tips for graduates to real stories from our alumni. Saffron’s articles are all about sharing practical advice, industry insights, and inspiration to help readers take the next step with confidence.
