3BF

Inspiration

COVID-19 has had a phenomenal impact on unemployment rates across multiple sectors, in multiple countries...but the people who have been hit the hardest are our unskilled workers. On top of this, youth unemployment prior to COVID-19 was at least 3x higher than adults...globally.

3BF is on a mission to create a more equitable future for our global workforce and decided to take an innovative approach to make this happen.

What does 3BF do

3BF re-trains, re-skills and provides income to the programme's users by innovating and reshaping funding models and leveraging open source technology to put money into the pockets of the people that need it most.

Users are taught technology and digital related skills to help further their own professional development, but are also able to tailor the platform and curriculum to suit their community and local needs. 3BF then provides a safe environment for them to refine their skills before helping the graduates into paid employment or entrepreneurship.

The platform is open to both youth and adults.

How we built it

Sweat, tears, late nights, a fantastic team of people and lots of New Zealand Mana and Aroha

Accomplishments that we are proud of

3BF has been a direct answer to the rising unemployment rate in New Zealand and having been recognized for the effect that this is having in our local community, was truly heart warming.

To see 3 of our early adopters gain employment opportunities in the tech sector, validated the effectiveness of the platform and produces the desired output that the programme is designed to achieve.

What's next for 3BF

A 3-staged go-to market strategy that focuses on Oceania, Indonesia, E/SE Asia, as well as some of the other APEC countries. We are reaching out to foreign aid funders, as well as investors and regional partners in these regions, to further the positive impact this platform is currently having on a global economy that is hurting.