September 9, 2021 – GenSpark announced today that it has been endorsed as a talent developer by OneTen, a coalition of leading firms with a mission to hire, promote, and advance one million Black individuals into family-sustaining careers in the next 10 years. As a OneTen talent developer, GenSpark joins top-tier education and skill-building organizations across the country in supporting Black talent—specifically those without a traditional four-year college degree—by upskilling these individuals to prepare for technical roles and connecting them to employers seeking to hire skilled & diverse talent. As an endorsed talent developer, GenSpark will further their vision to accelerate equity in the workplace and in society by lighting up pathways to career success for individuals from all backgrounds. The proven GenSpark model sets trained talent on a path to success while helping employers recast their workforce and create an employee base that better reflects society.
“We look forward to having GenSpark join us as an endorsed talent developer to support us in our mission to hire and advance one million Black talent in the next ten years,” said Maurice Jones, Chief Executive Officer of OneTen. “This effort will require a high functioning, multi-disciplinary coalition from corporate America, talent developers, Black talent, talent supports, and others, and it is crucial we have high quality partners like GenSpark on that team. We are grateful for the work they have already done and are excited to partner with them going forward.”
GenSpark joins the OneTen Coalition to advance Black individuals and connect them to family-sustaining careers.
OneTen has set out to change the way companies provide more equitable environments to drive better business outcomes and benefit all employees. Over the next 10 years, they’ll upskill, hire and advance one million Black individuals in America into family-sustaining careers, and be accountable for their ongoing retention, development and advancement.
In addition to joining OneTen as a talent developer, GenSpark is active in the communities they serve, and partners with local universities, technical schools, and diversity industry organizations to find the best talent. As a division of Pyramid Consulting, a leader in workforce staffing, GenSpark has the relationships to place talent at top companies.
About GenSpark
GenSpark fills technology talent gaps by bridging underrepresented pools of talent to corporations in need of key skills. The company’s passion for opportunity and diversity translates into a recasting of the tech workforce, with deep investment in both client and candidate success. Candidates are employed and custom-trained to the specifications of client firms, connecting the unconnected to refreshed and fulfilling careers. This Atlanta-based firm serves clients and candidates nationwide. For more information, visit GenSpark.net.
About OneTen
OneTen is a coalition of leading chief executives and their companies who are coming together to upskill, hire and promote one million Black Americans over the next 10 years who do not yet have a four-year degree into family-sustaining jobs with opportunities for advancement. OneTen connects employers with talent partners, leading non-profits and other skill-credentialing organizations who support development of diverse talent. By creating more equitable and inclusive workforces, we believe we can reach our full potential as a nation of united citizens. Join us at OneTen.org.
