is industry agnostic . Our mission is to create meaningful careers for disabled people and provide the necessary resources for them to become influential leaders .
Our platform bridges the education-employment gap by offering accessible , job-specific training and putting skill-based education as part of the hiring process . We collaborate with companies , creating courses that enable disabled candidates to gain skills and a competitive advantage that align directly with a company ' s needs . This approach creats a pipeline of prequalified candidates , democratized free & accessible education , presenting an opportunity to learn new skills , get to know more about the employer and create new pathways to employment . In addition , this provides better outcomes for the employer , helping them find higher quality hires at a faster rate and increase their retention rate . A winwin solution .
What is the core mission and vision of Making Space ?
Our mission has always been to make space for disabled talent . We are committed to dismantling barriers and creating pathways to success through skill development , meaningful connections and opportunities for continual growth . By addressing and overcoming systemic challenges , we pave the way for sustained advancement and achievement .
What is the main goal of Making Space and and what drives your team to pursue this goal ?
Lived experience of disability drives our team and we hope to change the statistic that disabled people are 2x more likely to be unemployed than non-disabled people .
Can you share any succes stories ?
We have recently seen great success working with NBC Sports , a partnership working to increase the employment of disabled people both in front and behind the camera . Making Space and NBC Sports created free and accessible
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