=It has been proven time and again that a diverse and inclusive workforce better supports an organisation’s success, yet the diversity challenge is far-reaching and all of ours to solve. Solutions can be complex and varied - for example, access programmes are important to reach students in need of financial support for third level education while role models and teachers are some of the most influential people in introducing female students to careers in STEM.
The diversity challenge is one of the reasons why Fidelity Ireland’s employees have been using their skills in design and technology to deliver STEM focused educational programmes to students across Galway, with participation from both primary and secondary schools as well as local universities. These programmes are designed to inspire students and spark an interest in STEM to help create the next generation of software engineers, UX designers, and architects.
As well as supporting local communities through their education and employability programmes, Fidelity encourages local students to begin their careers in fintech with their intern and graduate programme offerings. With offices in Galway and Dublin, Fidelity offers two graduates programmes; Fidelity ‘LEAP’ Technology Immersion Programme, and Fidelity ‘YOU’ Operations Onboarding Programme. The company also offers paid internships across its technology, operations, and corporate services divisions.
An equal opportunity employer, Fidelity is a global organisation with headquarters in Boston, where employees are focused on giving back through financial literacy programmes. Preparing future generations for the digital, cryptocurrency, AI, and VR world takes an innovative and collaborative approach which is why Fidelity Ireland partners with Junior Achievement and schools like Scoil Bhríde in Tuam where it supported the pilot of the computer science Leaving Certificate programme.
Successfully onboarding diverse talent is not where the challenge ends for organisations. An inclusive workplace is critical to retain talent and enable all to thrive in their careers. Fidelity has more than 40 nationalities represented among its associate population placing it well to inspire students of all backgrounds. As its Galwegian head of technology, Lorna Martyn, often says, "You can’t be what you can’t see."
