THE DATA CENTRE INTERVIEW
improve efficiency can help them make informed choices and see where their own skills could contribute.”
Telehouse ' s local commitment Telehouse Europe puts this thinking into practice through its own outreach programme, making the most of apprenticeships, work experience, internships, careers fairs and school open days to give young people direct exposure to the industry.
The firm has also invited computer science students to its London campus to see the infrastructure first-hand and speak with those who keep it operational. Mark’ s take is that discovering how current employees found their own way into the sector makes opportunities feel more achievable.
Outreach has a strong local dimension too. Telehouse’ s charity partner, Leaders in Community, supports young people in Tower Hamlets and across East London to develop their leadership skills and career prospects.
Mark adds:“ Partnering with an organisation young people already trust gives us the opportunity to listen, engage and bring the industry to life through talks and site tours.”
He points to Telehouse ' s threedecade presence in Docklands as the foundation for that local commitment.“ Our Docklands campus has been part of the Tower Hamlets community for more than three decades, so better career pathways should create opportunities for the young people growing up around us.”
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