UST STEP IT UP
“ My role is to make Step IT Up a success for our clients , UST and the lives that we touch ,” she says . “ The programme trains underrepresented individuals and veterans for successful careers in specific technology roles .”
“ Step IT Up is a programme that knows no borders ,” says DePutron . “ We ' ve done it in Europe . We ' ve done it in Latin America , we have a flavour of it in Asia as well . Diversity is defined differently by different organisations and countries , so we consider and match our recruiting efforts depending on the client .”
So what does Step IT Up look for in a candidate ? That in some ways depends on the candidate ’ s situation . A four-year US degree in anything is acceptable , not just relating to technology , and veterans would have their years of service considered in lieu of a Bachelor Degree .
“ We do have some clients that have removed the need for a degree because they understand that hinders some of their talent pools , so some clients have looked to bring in alternative candidates or look at alternative programmes to fill their talent pipeline ,” says DePutron .
HOW ORGANISATIONS CAN STEP IT UP ?
Any organisation can reach out to UST to help solve their skills shortages with UST Step IT Up . You do not have to be a customer of UST to take advantage of this inspirational programme . Simply search for Step IT Up or contact Olwyn DePutron directly and she will walk you through the process .
32 April 2022