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Multiverse team up with AdeptID to utilize machine learning for equitable talent matching

Today we’re delighted to announce a new partnership with AdeptID, the leading provider of talent matching software for the workforce without college degrees. Together we’ll use their machine learning models to scale up and optimize our processes for matching apprentices with employers.

At Multiverse, we’re obsessed by two things: equitable hiring and data-driven decision making. They are essential to delivering our mission of creating a diverse group of future leaders and this new partnership will help us make progress on both of them.

We fundamentally believe there is no link between academic achievement and job performance. In the US, degree requirements in job ads screen out 67% of black Americans and 79% of Hispanic Americans. Talent is everywhere but opportunity often is not.

Our belief has always been that the things that actually correlate to job performance are around character, grit, conscientiousness and willingness to learn. Too often grades are a function of how good someone’s school was rather than their actual potential.

We built our model of matching apprentices to employers to include that more inclusive definition of potential. Our work with 

 will help us to put new layers of data analysis behind the model.

So far we’ve placed thousands of apprentices in their first roles. They are hugely talented, and come from a 

. Getting to tens of thousands, and eventually hundreds of thousands, will require a larger scale. AdeptID’s technology helps us set up a “feedback loop” so that we are continuously learning from these placement outcomes to make better recommendations.

The team at AdeptID brings a rigorous and responsible approach to machine learning to help identify talent in those without college degrees. Most importantly, they align totally to our mission. Learn more about their approach here.

We’re excited for what we get to do together.

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Dan Swords looking at the camera in a shirt and tie

Dan Swords, parliamentary apprentice to Robert Halfon MP and one of WhiteHat’s Digital Marketing apprentices, shared his opinions with The Times 

about stopping the snobbery about apprenticeships

. We wanted to find out more about Dan’s experience; read on to find out how his apprenticeship has changed his life.

"The real turning point for apprenticeships is when they pass the dinner-party test"

Each month, we recognise one of apprentices. Apprentices are nominated by their coach based off our apprentice values before a panel of judges select their winner.

Apprentice of the Month: Jamilah Simpson

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week and International Women’s Day, last week WhiteHat joined forces with Investec for an inspiring evening discussion of Women Blazing a Trail in the tech and finance industries.

Women Blazing a Trail Event

Apprentice of the Month: Owen Piper

Apprentice of the Month: Sydney Price

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Our Business Administration apprentice Matty, completing her qualification at Fleishman Hillard Fishburn, was shortlisted for Financial, Legal and Professional Services Apprentice of the Year 2018 at The Asian Apprenticeship Awards in November. Read on for her account of the night. We're so proud of you Matty!

The Asian Apprenticeship Awards 2018

Apprentice Caxie inside a cardboard Instagram frame

You’ve got your results, and you’ve had a few days to digest them. No matter how you did, it’s important to remember that you’ve got options! Read on to find out what Aliyah, Caxie and Syeda did after receiving their grades, how they all found their apprenticeship roles — and why they now wouldn’t want to be doing anything else.

Results Day Countdown Part 4: Choosing an Apprenticeship?

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The big day is here! Wishing you a huge good luck from all of us here at Team WhiteHat! Remember, just like Caxie, Syeda and Aliyah said — no matter what happens, everything is going to be ok. You still have options! Read on to hear what results day was like for them…and watch this space to hear what they did next after receiving their results.

Results Day Countdown Part 3: How did you Feel on Results Day?

Next up in our Results Day countdown series: words of advice from our three brilliant Business Admin apprentices Syeda, Aliyah and Caxie — they’ve been through it before, so take it from them! Try to stay calm so that you can be in the right headspace to make decisions this Thursday.

Results Day Countdown Part 2: Advice for Students waiting on Results

This Thursday will see hundreds of thousands of students across the country receive their A Level results and make important decisions on their next steps. It can be a daunting time whether or not you achieve the grades you were hoping for, with high expectations, choices to make and options to weigh up.

Results Day Countdown Part 1: How does it feel waiting for exam results?

People listening to a Digital Marketing panel

Digital marketers from some of London’s most exciting businesses gathered at the Multiverse offices last week, to share insights on apprenticeships and the digital skills gap over coffee and croissants. In addition to discussing the challenges presented to businesses by the shifting digital landscape, we heard about some of our apprentices’ and employers’ experiences, as well as the practicalities of bringing a digital marketing apprentice in to an agency or brand setting.

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