RiseKit Receives $1.5 Million Grant to Advance Economic Mobility and Opportunity for Underserved Populations
Summary
RiseKit, a purpose-built software platform that enables economic mobility by connecting underrepresented talent with employers seeking to fill critical roles, today announced a $1.5 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. We believe talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not, and were committed to changing that.Catch more HRTech Insights: HRTech Interview with Jonathan Leaf, CRO at BambooHRDrive Employer Adoption of Skills-Based Hiring: Equip businesses of all sizes with the tools and resources to embrace skills-based hiring practices, opening doors for diverse talent pools within community organizations. With this support, we can accelerate our efforts to connect talented individuals from underserved communities with employers that are eager to build stronger, more diverse teams. We believe talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not, and were committed to changing that.The grant aligns with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundations Economic Mobility & Opportunity strategy, which aims to create pathways to economic security and prosperity for individuals and families facing systemic barriers.RiseKit is a mission-driven technology company that believes everyone deserves a chance to succeed. By connecting underrepresented talent with employers who value skills and experience, RiseKit is building a network where community organizations, training providers, and companies collaborate to unlock potential and foster a more inclusive economy.Read More on Hrtech : HRTech Interview with Charlotte Dales, Co-founder and CEO at Inclusively[To share your insights with us, please write to psen@itechseries.com ]