Solving Tech Talent Challenges Beyond Major Hubs: LaunchCode's Innovative Workforce Solutions
For companies outside major tech hubs or in need of specialized talent, the lack of accessible candidates can slow innovation and growth. At LaunchCode, we understand these challenges, and we’ve built flexible, scalable solutions to meet your hiring needs—no matter where you’re located.
Whether you’re looking to upskill your existing employees, hire locally in your community, or source specialized talent nationally, our proven methods ensure you’ll get the workforce you need to thrive.
Tailored Solutions Across the Country
LaunchCode has helped employers across the U.S. solve location-based talent challenges through customized approaches. Below, we highlight some of our most effective strategies, each backed by solutions we’ve built for real clients.
1. How we Upskilled Comcast’s Frontline Field Technicians into Developers
Are you looking to invest in your current employees and create upward mobility within your organization? We can design tailored upskilling programs that transform your workforce into tech professionals.
- The Challenge: Comcast struggled to find qualified talent to work on their tech teams. At the same time, they had a force of frontline workers and field technicians who knew their product best. They searched for a partner to build upwardly mobile career paths for these frontline workers.
- The Solution:
- Comcast partnered with LaunchCode to build an upskilling program, primarily as software developers, data analysts, and project managers
- We built a recruitment and screening process for frontline staff with talent acquisition team
- We partnered with technical teams to design a custom curriculum to meet Comcast team technical needs
- We recruited course staff to deliver instruction
- We supported onboarding of participants into their new teams
- The Outcome: Comcast not only created upward mobility for their employees but also gained a pipeline of skilled tech workers tailored to their specific needs. We’ve launched 5 successful cohorts of Grows to Code since 2020, graduating 86 new technologists with a 100% retention rate post-program.
2. Community-Based Hiring: Building Local Talent Pools for WWT
If you’re looking to establish or grow an office in a new market, we recruit, train, and build pools of local talent from the community.
- The Challenge: World Wide Technology (WWT) wanted to hire software developers for a new office in Detroit by sourcing talent locally. They struggled to find qualified talent from Detroit to work in this local office.
- The Solution: LaunchCode worked closely with WWT to:
- Recruit and screen candidates from Detroit to participate in the program.
- Train a small cohort of candidates, with WWT making hiring decisions upfront.
- Enroll candidates in LaunchCode’s Software Development course virtually, grouping them as a cohort with a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support their success.
- Mitigate risk by enrolling additional backup candidates in the program, at no additional cost to WWT.
- The Outcome: WWT placed six local candidates, five of whom successfully transitioned into full-time employees.
3. Non-Location-Based Hiring: Microsoft’s Cleared Talent Initiative
Need talent with specific credentials, such as security clearances? We can source, recruit, and train candidates nationwide to meet your specialized needs.
- The Challenge: Microsoft had an immediate need for DevOps candidates with TS/SCI clearances to fulfill roles on government contracts. While they attempted to sponsor clearances for existing candidates with the right tech skills, the process would take up to two years.
- The Solution: LaunchCode partnered with Microsoft to:
- Recruit transitioning veterans with security clearances from across the U.S.
- Conduct preliminary interviews and pass qualified candidates to Microsoft.
- Deliver customized training programs, including web development and tailored curriculum.
- The Outcome: Over two cohorts, Microsoft hired 67 candidates with salaries exceeding $100,000 annually.
4. National Recruiting and Screening: Broadcom’s Mainframe Program
When you have your own internal training program but struggle to find candidates, LaunchCode can recruit and screen talent from across the country to ensure your program’s success.
- The Challenge: Broadcom needed to address the retirement of their mainframe developers by recruiting candidates eager to learn mainframe technologies.
- The Solution: LaunchCode identified, vetted, and screened candidates suited for Broadcom’s internal training program, ensuring participants were open to relocation after completion.
- The Outcome: This program has been repeated six times due to its success, providing Broadcom with a steady pipeline of highly motivated talent.
5. Relocation-Ready Talent: Emerson’s Hybrid Model
If your company needs candidates willing to relocate, we can find and train relocation-ready talent from our national pool.
- The Challenge: Emerson needed to fill roles for software developers and system administrators in St. Louis and Round Rock, Texas.
- The Solution: LaunchCode identified candidates from across the U.S. who were willing to relocate, supporting their transition through a remote apprenticeship period before they moved on-site.
- The Outcome: Out of a cohort of 14 hired, six relocated to Round Rock, and 12 joined Emerson’s team in St. Louis. Over 85% of apprentices transitioned into full-time roles.
Custom Training, Upskilling, and Reskilling Models for Any Size Team
This approach allows us to build talent pipelines anywhere in the U.S., whether through upskilling, local hiring, or national recruitment.
Here’s how it works:
- Needs Assessment: We work with you to identify your talent needs and design a solution.
- Recruitment: We find candidates locally or nationally, depending on your goals.
- Training: We deliver tailored training programs—either as part of our existing classes or through exclusive cohorts.
- Placement: We support the onboarding of candidates into their new roles, ensuring long-term success.
Why Employers Partner with LaunchCode
- Proven Results: From Detroit to remote teams, our programs deliver measurable success.
- Scalable Solutions: Whether you need a small cohort or a national recruitment effort, we can scale to meet your needs.
- Diverse Talent: Our candidates come from nontraditional backgrounds, bringing fresh perspectives and untapped potential to your workforce.
- Custom Training: We tailor our programs to your unique technical and organizational requirements.
- Cost-Effective Hiring: Our solutions help you reduce recruitment costs and focus on what matters most—finding the right talent.
Let’s Build Your Workforce Together
LaunchCode’s innovative solutions are designed to address your specific hiring challenges—no matter where you’re located. Whether you want to upskill employees, build a local talent pool, or recruit nationwide, we have the tools and expertise to help you succeed.
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Reach out today to learn how LaunchCode can provide the tech talent solutions your business needs to grow and thrive. Together, we can overcome geographic limitations and create a brighter future for your workforce.