01Founders welcomes LCCI Chief Executive to its WestKing centre

LCCI Chief Executive Karim Fatehi MBE visits 01Founders to learn about the coding school’s collaborative approach and extensive services and find out how it delivers a skilled workforce to meet the needs of the UK tech sector.

The London Chamber of Commerce’s (LCCI) Chief Executive, Karim Fatehi MBE, visited 01Founders at their campus within Westminster Kingsway College’s (WestKing) Regent’s Park Centre during London Tech Week, which ran from 10 June to 14 June.

01Founders is a unique coding school which offers free access to coding courses with an emphasis on collaboration and creativity, opening the doors for the next generation of diverse talent to a wealth of tech career opportunities. Joining Karim Fatehi from LCCI were Stuart Pick, Senior Partnerships Manager, and Cathy Scott, Stakeholder Engagement Manager.

During the visit, which took place on 14 June, 01Founders students showcased the skills and projects in development through the coding school’s unique peer-to-peer pedagogy. They talked about their reasons for choosing 01Founders, highlighted its unique approach to learning, and discussed the depth and breadth of services on offer – all aimed at preparing students for roles within London’s vibrant tech community.

Matt Harvey, Director of Business Development and Partnerships at 01Founders, said: “The students found the visit incredibly inspiring, knowing that the skills they are developing through 01Founders’ unique peer-to-peer pedagogy are preparing them for roles in the tech sector.”

Also in attendance were members from 01Founders’ network of employers and partners, who talked about the challenges they faced in securing a talented workforce in London. They shared their experiences of delivering apprenticeships, internships and training programmes with the support of 01Founders and Capital City College Group (CCCG), and detailed the subsequent positive impacts on business growth and stability. Employers and partners at the event also expressed their appreciation for LCCI’s active engagement with the London business community.

Karim Fatehi MBE and senior team members at 01Founders and CCCG also took the opportunity to share ideas about procuring investment in UK tech from global entities. The event concluded with a unique networking opportunity, where around 25 01Founders students were able to network with a range of employers and LCCI representatives.

Jackie Chapman, CEO of 01Founders and CCCG Group Principal, said, “We were delighted to welcome Karim Fatehi MBE to 01Founders as part of London Tech Week. We launched our Project Work Paid Internships in Easter and valued the opportunity to share this offer with the wide range of employers who are part of The London Chamber of Commerce.”

Karim Fatehi MBE, Chief Executive of LCCI, said: “It was particularly rewarding to hear the positive feedback from both the students and the employers.  The students’ enthusiasm for their chosen fields and the employers’ recognition of the valuable skills being developed were truly inspiring.”

If you’re interested in becoming part of London’s skilled tech workforce, take a look at what 01Founders have to offer and explore their apprenticeships, internships and AI courses.

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