Men of Business (MOB)
The MOB Academy on the Gold Coast provides Year 11 and 12 boys with alternative educational options beyond traditional schooling. Established in 2011, the Academy offers leadership and mentoring programs aimed at fostering brighter futures for these young men. For the last 2 years, KJR has provided training sessions to students on drone technology.
Radiant Life College
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students experience lower engagement in STEM and face poor outcomes in STEM-related fields after school, in both employment and further education.
We have seized the opportunity to enhance the STEM education of the younger generation by partnering with the Radiant Life College. The school is located in Innisfail North Queensland and is passionate about the education of Indigenous children.
Substation33
Over a decade on, Substation33 is a vibrant and successful social enterprise. Employing approximately 40 staff, since 2019 Substation33 has assisted more than 500 people in their transition to mainstream employment and/or training and further education.
By partnering with Substation33, KJR is assisting people from marginalised backgrounds with sustainable employment opportunities plus reducing the negative impact on our environment.
Outlook
Outlook is staffed by NDIS-funded employees. By partnering with Outlook, KJR is assisting with providing sustainable employment opportunities to people living with disabilities.
Choosing to donate and discard our devices with Outlook not only ensures KJR plays our part in protecting the environment but also supports the growth, development and future of local communities across Victoria.
Kinaway
KJR partners with Kinaway to –
- Connect, collaborate, partner and engage with local VIC indigenous businesses.
- Directly contribute to the development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Women in Technology at QUT
KJR is seriously passionate about cracking the code of female representation in tech. This is why we are proud to support the Women in Technology at QUT student organisation which is on a mission to better the tech field through female uptake.
KJR is excited to join WIT to mobilise female intelligence, creativity and curiosity, and will offer a range of support and mentor services for the driven and talented females up and coming into the technology industry in Australia.
UQCS
KJR is partnering with University Queensland Computing Society- a student society, run by students, for students in a broad range of interests within technology to support the development of next generation innovators in the industry.
We are excited to be supporting the UQCS team on various industry nights to help educate and ready future trailblazers in software engineering, quality assurance, devsecops and data governance.
Code Network
KJR is committed to growing and sharing skills in the name of developing dedicated young talent within the industry so it is with excitement that we join the Code Network as a partner for 2022-23.
Supporting the team with their mission of aspiring students to communicate, collaborate, and most importantly, build and share something awesome we hope to provide a stage for members to acquire hands on experience at our yearly datathons and various other industry events.
ANU Australian Football Club Leadership Scholarship
At KJR we get a kick out of supporting our future champions – which made partnering with ANU Australian Football Club (ANUAFC) for their women’s scholarship program a no-brainer.
Commencing in 2021, the ANUAFC x KJR Women’s Leadership Scholarship is now in its final year. The Scholarship was worth $5,000 per annum for up to 3 years of study at ANU, providing leadership and career development opportunities, both at the football club, and as a speaker and ambassador for the ANUAFC, ANU and partners.
We’re excited to share the story of Iman Koutsoukou, recipient of the 2021 KJR ANUAFC scholarship.
University of Canberra Capitals Basketball
Season 23/24 celebrates KJR’s 5th consecutive year partnering with the UC Capitals in the WNBL. We’ve rejoiced the wins and commiserated the losses. What bonds both KJR and the Capitals is our unwavering belief a strong team culture is the key to success.
KJT’s continuing sponsorship allows the Caps women to participate and play in the WNBL on a professional stage while building skills in tech, as employees of KJR that will ensure they’re well-placed to play in the workforce after their professional sports careers.
In addition, KJR works with the UC Capitals team to explore synchronicities between the data produced from a basketball game and another KJR-supported program – Young Women Leaders in AI. #GOBIG.
Young Women Leaders in AI
A founding Platinum sponsor, KJR is proud to be bringing the Young Women Leaders in AI program to life in 2019. Artificial intelligence is providing one of the greatest opportunities our world has ever seen. At this moment, we have the chance to ensure its development is in safe hands for the future. The Young Women Leaders in AI program seeks to address the bias and gender disparity that exists today while guiding young women in their AI careers for tomorrow.
ICT Forum Gold Coast
For 26 years, KJR has led in IT innovation, supporting the growth of Australian businesses. Proudly, we’re integral to the ICT Forum Gold Coast, aiding its mission to enhance opportunities for local enterprises.
Actively involved in the ICT Forum Gold Coast, KJR offers expertise on industry challenges, focusing on attracting investment, retaining employees, and drawing ICT talent to establish the Gold Coast as a tech hub.
