Making Space is a talent acquisition and learning experience platform for companies to train, access and retain Disabled talent. By partnering with corporations, this organization aims to dismantle employment barriers and ensure that the Disabled community can pursue careers that align with their skills and ambitions. Their goal is for Disabled individuals to be fully integrated into competitive employment in the global workforce at every level, enjoying equitable opportunities for career advancement and professional development. Making Space’s collaboration with Netflix exemplifies their approach, where they developed skills-based, bite-sized educational content that bridged specific industry knowledge gaps and significantly enhanced Netflix’s talent pipeline. This initiative democratized access to education for 600 Disabled individuals, with 37 already being onboarded by Netflix. Their efforts led to a 90% disclosure rate of disabilities among existing employees and improved the speed (2x) and scale (3x) of Netflix’s hiring process. By utilizing various metrics like course progression, completion rates, and hiring rates, Making Space ensures accessible and equitable career opportunities for the Disabled community.
