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Mission-Driven Work: Amira Learning focuses on improving literacy for children, which felt like fulfilling work from a mission standpoint. If you're passionate about the intersection of education and technology, it's easy to get behind Amira's product and mission. Innovative Technology: Working on an AI-powered solution for reading assessment and improvement offered several opportunities to engage with advanced technology and impactful solutions. Remote/Hybrid Work: The work was, for the most part, 100% remote and Amira offers flexible PTO, which is a nice perk for anyone looking to have more autonomy over your schedule. The flexible PTO made it a whole lot easier for me to take the personal time I needed, especially for things like doctor's appointments.
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Work Culture and Environment: Currently, all senior leadership positions are held by white men. This lack of diversity does not reflect the diverse makeup of our workforce or the communities we serve. It also signals potential barriers to equitable opportunities for leadership advancement within the organization. I often wished that Amira would commit to transparent goals for increasing diversity at the leadership level.