📋 Tender Overview
Koch Industries Inc. is launching an innovative new pilot program with Catalyte a talent transformation platform and software development services company. The companies plan to identify 10 people in the Wichita area with the aptitude to become software developers and provide an opportunity for a no-cost accelerated education program at Kochs Wichita campus. Upon completion of the program Koch plans to evaluate all successful candidates for roles as full-time software developers. No prior experience in software development is needed for the program which requires a 40-hour weekly commitment for 26 weeks. Eligible candidates must Have a desire to pursue a career in software developmentengineering Be proficient in using a computer and the internet Be at least 18 years old Have a high school diploma or GED Be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S. As we continue to grow Koch has to look at every opportunity for identifying and attracting talent said Kristin Webb VP of Koch Learning Systems. Catalytes technology lets us do that in a way that taps into unrecognized potential while also providing transformational opportunities in our community. Im so excited to see how this program will evolve.At Catalyte we know that aptitude is equally distributed but opportunity isnt said Carlton Gordon Jr. Managing Director Midwest Region Catalyte. Our technology is designed to bypass traditional measures used in hiring like resumes and degrees to see someones true potential for becoming a software developer. Were excited about this partnership with Koch and the potential to help discover talent.Catalyte founded in 2000 uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to find hidden technology talent by looking for the underlying aptitude and abilities that make a successful software engineer. This novel approach evens the playing field and opens the door for talented candidates who are often overlooked by traditional resume-based hiring methods.
