Dedalus is one of the largest healthcare tech companies in the world, developing solutions like OneResponse, used by North West Ambulance Service Trust, and PatientAide, live at North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust.
As demand for their software solutions grew, they needed to scale their UK team without the high costs and risks of traditional hiring.
By partnering with The Coders Guild and leveraging government-funded apprenticeships, Dedalus built a future-ready workforce while supporting professionals transitioning into tech careers.
With fully funded training, they:
Here s how they did it.
In 2021, Dedalus’ Digital Solutions UK development team consisted of just five members. Having recently secured a major project with Northwest Ambulance, they saw an opportunity to expand further, particularly in West Yorkshire.
However, software development is an expensive field to recruit for, and hiring the wrong people can be costly. Traditional recruitment approaches often limited them to computing graduates, missing out on high-potential candidates from other backgrounds.
The challenge was clear:
To meet this challenge, Dedalus explored alternative hiring strategies and discovered The Coders Guild. With expertise in digital apprenticeships and a strong track record in sourcing high-potential candidates, they became the perfect partner.
Through the Government Apprenticeship Scheme and The Coders Guild s support, Dedalus:
Rather than simply placing apprentices and stepping away, The Coders Guild worked closely with Dedalus to tailor training content, ensuring the program aligned with real-world business needs.
Dedalus immersed apprentices in live projects from day one, accelerating their learning far beyond traditional training timelines. The Coders Guild adapted quickly, adjusting their course content to match the complexity of real-world projects.
This dynamic approach ensured apprentices weren t just learning the basics but were engaging with advanced development and testing processes from the outset.
The program proved so effective that Dedalus hired several apprentices outright before they had even completed their training. Their quality was further validated when three Dedalus apprentices were nominated for the prestigious British Computer Society Apprentice of the Year awards, with finalists in:
One apprentice even received a special commendation highlighting the effectiveness of the partnership between Dedalus and The Coders Guild.
By prioritising career development and structured progression, Dedalus successfully retained top talent. Many apprentices have since transitioned into full-time roles, helping define the culture and future of the company.
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