Coding School 01Founders Wins Prestigious Westminster Business Council Award

A forward-thinking coding school co-founded by CCCG beat stiff competition to win the Best Newcomer Award at the Westminster Business Council Awards.

01Founders, the innovative coding school founded by Capital City College Group (CCCG) and Founders Forum’s Brent Hobermann took to the stage to accept the Newcomer of the Year Award at Westminster Business Council’s Business Awards event.

On 19 October, companies gathered at Church House Westminster to celebrate the best businesses, leaders and initiatives across the city. With awards spanning 13 categories, the highly anticipated celebration reflected the strong entrepreneurial spirit across a wide range of fields. The event highlighted the dedication demonstrated by businesses and industries in delivering excellence to customers and crafting nurturing environments in which people can thrive.

01Founders is an innovative coding school that prioritises collaboration and creativity over traditional learning methods. Offering free access to coding courses with guaranteed employment, all learning offered by 01Founders is team-based and gamified, allowing students to learn from and teach peers as they progress.

In recognition of its notable contributions to the business landscape, 01Founders was shortlisted in an impressive four categories: CSR Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion Business Champion, Innovative use of Technology, and Newcomer of the Year. Representatives from 01Founders proudly accepted the Newcomer of the Year Award – a testament to their innovative spirit, dedication, and remarkable potential.

Jackie Chapman, CEO of 01Founders, said: “I am delighted that 01Founders has been recognised as the Best Newcomer. We have worked hard for 2 years to find Londoners with untapped tech talent and support them to develop their skills and progress into work. Five of our students represented us at the awards and are excellent examples of the calibre of talent we have.”

The awards ceremony also provided an opportunity for attendees to forge valuable connections and foster networks for future collaborations.

Congratulations to everyone at 01Founders for your award!

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