The organisation celebrates a 78% placement rate, 89% retention and strong wage gains across high-growth sectors including technology, finance, nonprofit and healthcare.
Olani Partners (OP), a forward-thinking social enterprise dedicated to improving access to meaningful career pathways, has officially reached its 100th confirmed corporate placement since January 2025. The milestone marks a significant achievement in its mission to expand economic mobility for women from non-traditional career trajectories.
The accomplishment aligns with a national shift in corporate governance priorities as employers strengthen ESG commitments, with workforce representation increasingly viewed as a measurable business responsibility.
Programme Data Shows Measurable Impact
OP’s results demonstrate strong programme efficacy: a 78% placement rate and an 89% retention rate beyond six months. Participants have also reported an average 18% increase in salary during their first six months in post, indicating measurable economic advancement.
A majority – 92% of successful candidates – were women with non-traditional backgrounds, reaffirming OP’s focus on enabling access for historically under-represented talent.
“Reaching 100 placements is phenomenal. It represents 100 lives transformed, 100 families whose economic trajectories have shifted, and over 80 companies that now benefit from exceptional talent they might never have discovered,” said Lisa Johnson, Director at Olani Partners. “Our retention and wage growth data prove that when you remove barriers and provide comprehensive support, women from non-traditional backgrounds excel across corporate environments.”
Looking Ahead to 2026
OP’s approach combines targeted skills development, employer engagement and structured mentorship – a framework designed to redefine how talent is identified, supported and retained. As demand continues to rise, the organisation is now scaling its employer partnerships and expanding capacity to support its next phase of growth in 2026.
