Mission Ready HQ

What Sets Them Apart

• A "candidate-first" model that tailors learning to individual strengths
  
• Unique skill-to-project matching process
  
• Integration of social impact via the Mission Impact Foundation
  
• High Māori, Pasifika, and female participation rates (30%)
  
• Real-world work experience that shifts employer mindsets

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Tauārai – Barriers

• Limited access to student loans for micro-credentials
  
• Government funding uncertainties and policy shifts
  
• Compliance challenges as a Private Training Establishment (PTE)
  
• Ongoing digital access barriers for some students

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Recommendations

• Foster inclusive and culturally responsive environments
  
• Offer real-world experience to change employer perceptions
  
• Address financial and digital access barriers (e.g., devices, Wi-Fi)
  
• Use mentorship and tailored matching for better candidate outcomes
  
• Advocate for policy reform to support micro-credential pathways
  
• Build strategic partnerships to secure sustainable funding
  
• Incorporate cultural connection and identity support for Māori students
  
• Stay agile to meet evolving industry needs
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Why It Matters
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Mission Ready HQ is helping diversify the tech workforce by removing systemic barriers and uplifting underrepresented communities through a practical, empowering, and culturally conscious education model. Its success proves that with the right support, Māori and Pasifika talent can thrive in future-focused industries.

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