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AMS and Revature launch a strategic partnership to address the technology skills deficit and boost diversity in the workforce through world-class skilling initiatives

LONDON, Mar. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

- Combined offer delivers a unique integrated approach, utilising technology

skills development programmes, that enables companies to build in-demand

digital capabilities in existing or future employees

AMS [https://www.weareams.com] (formerly Alexander Mann Solutions), a global

provider of talent outsourcing and advisory services, announces a strategic

partnership with Revature [https://revature.com], a leading technology talent

development company. The new alliance enables clients to address the technology

skills shortage by expanding the skills of new and existing talent, enabling

organisations to better compete in the future of work.

At a time when accelerated change has become the norm, creating a workforce

built for change requires a sharper focus on counting skills instead of

headcount, and the joint AMS and Revature solution equips organisations to make

this shift. Technical skills are an absolute necessity that drives every

business, yet digital skillsets are changing rapidly, making it increasingly

difficult for organisations to keep up with the people they already have or to

source new talent from the market. The SIA Staffing Trends 2021 report confirms

this need, citing both the scarcity of experienced hires compared to demand and

the "growing scrutiny and societal pressure on organisations to address

workers' long-term employability" as key factors. Relying on hiring experienced

tech talent can no longer support the need — skilling options must become

integrated in the overall technology hiring landscape.

Together, AMS and Revature address the critical need of upskilling existing

talent within organisations to close crucial skills gaps and retain talent

through opportunities for internal mobility. This partnership goes one step

further through a unique approach that also identifies early career talent and

grows technology capabilities on-the-job, as a critical part of a complete

talent acquisition strategy — cultivating the next generation of technology

experts suited for each organisation's specific needs. Combined, these two

tactics provide a strategic alternative to competing for and "buying" expensive

experienced digital talent while creating opportunities that lead to a more

diverse and inclusive workforce.

David Leigh, CEO of AMS, commented on the partnership:

"Digital skills are the most rapidly shifting in today's workplace, and the

ability to keep pace has a tremendous impact on business performance. AMS has

long been recognised as a pioneer in the talent acquisition space and we pride

ourselves on partnering with clients to power their people strategies,

especially amidst constant change. But we also recognise that future workforces

will need to continuously reskill and upskill their talent, and our work with

Revature will accelerate our ability to provide a holistic approach as we

address the tech skills deficit. We are delighted to partner with an

organisation that believes in and supports our goal to help clients achieve

true workforce dexterity."

Ashwin Barath, CEO and Founder of Revature, said:

"Revature is excited to partner with AMS in our efforts to provide best in

class entry level software engineering talent and workforce transformation

capabilities to the world's industry leaders and their technology

organisations. Our ability to grow and nourish our clients' future workforce is

unparalleled. The single biggest challenge facing firms that are transforming

digitally is to both attract outstanding talent and to skill and upskill their

existing workforces consistent with their strategic objectives. AMS and

Revature answer this challenge with a truly unique partnership that leverages

each firm's strengths and global reach. Our goal is to be the strategic talent

partner of choice for every company that believes in human capital and its

ability to power technology organisations in their pursuit of competitive

superiority."

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Source: AMS