Scott Coleman-Allan
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The tech industry faces a persistent skills gap, with companies often struggling to find the specialised talent to drive growth and innovation. At the same time, diversity in tech continues to be a challenge, with many organisations seeking to build more inclusive teams.
The solution to both issues lies in early career recruitment and talent development - a strategy that many have embraced successfully when partnering with mthree.
At mthree, we specialise in identifying and developing early career professionals by recruiting university graduates and offering them tailored training programmes that align with the technical skills required by our client partners.
By focusing on graduates and emerging talent, mthree can tap into a pool of motivated, ambitious talent that is ready to learn and grow. Through our Alumni programme, we prepare candidates for roles in areas including software engineering, SRE, and data science—fields where the demand for skills is particularly high. We also keep our Alumni up to date with technological advancements.
This model benefits organisations by allowing them to fill critical roles with candidates trained in the necessary technologies and methodologies. It also offers a fresh perspective from candidates who aren’t constrained by legacy approaches, which is often the case with more seasoned hires.
One of the most powerful aspects of mthree’s approach is that we don’t just place graduates in roles—we also invest heavily in their training and continuous learning.
This investment goes beyond technical skills; we focus on soft skills and industry knowledge that help candidates integrate smoothly into client organisations. Whether it’s a hands-on Java development project or a deep dive into cloud technologies, the training is designed to close the skills gap from the ground up.
For example, one of our clients - a major financial institution - needed to bolster its Java development team. Instead of competing for a limited pool of experienced developers, they partnered with mthree to build a custom training programme for new graduates. After completing the programme, these candidates were able to hit the ground running as skilled workers and make an immediate impact while simultaneously growing with the company.
Diversity is another key area where early career recruitment shines. By engaging with young talent who haven’t yet entered the workforce, we can work with a more diverse range of candidates - many of whom come from underrepresented backgrounds in tech.
Initiatives like our Women in Tech (WIT) cohort are specifically designed to address the gender gap in the industry by preparing more women for careers in technology.
Through this programme, we’ve seen women successfully placed in high-demand roles at top-tier organisations, bringing new perspectives and helping create more balanced, innovative teams.
Companies that partner with mthree aren’t just filling roles—they’re building teams that reflect a broader spectrum of voices and experiences, which is vital for fostering creativity and problem-solving.
By focusing on early career talent, mthree provides companies with a dual benefit: access to fresh, trainable talent and a significant boost to their diversity efforts.
This approach not only addresses the immediate need for skilled professionals but also sets up organisations for long-term success by creating a more inclusive and adaptable workforce.
The power of early career recruitment and talent development can’t be overstated. mthree’s model of developing talent with a focus on both technical skills and diversity is a perfect example of how companies can solve the skills gap while building more diverse teams.
In an industry as fast-moving as tech, investing in early career professionals is an investment in the future.
Get in touch today to find out how we can help your business with our emerging talent.
Scott is the Director of Global DE&I, Talent & Strategy at mthree. For the past 12 years, Scott’s specialisation has centered on refining talent acquisition methods and driving impactful DE&I initiatives across various organisations across the globe.
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