In a world where data drives almost everything, it’s exciting to see how it can also be used to make the world a better place; especially when it comes to helping children with cancer. In this inspiring interview, we meet Ian from SAS and Kimberley from The Kids’ Cancer Project, two passionate professionals using their careers to create real impact. The best part? You can do the same!
Ian, who studied statistics after discovering a love for STEM in school, never imagined his interest in numbers would one day contribute to life-saving cancer research. But thanks to the Data for Good initiative by SAS, that’s exactly what’s happening. Through a unique partnership with The Kids’ Cancer Project, Ian and his team use data and AI to help the organisation better understand donor behaviour, leading to a massive increase in regular giving; from $1.2 million in 2019 to over $2.2 million in 2023. That money helps fund breakthrough research and, ultimately, saves lives!
Together, Ian and Kimberley show how careers in STEM, data, and marketing can do more than just make money; they can make change. Their message to young people is loud and clear: Use your skills to do good. The world needs you.
Want to learn more about how you can kickstart a career that literally saves lives? Tune in for their insider insights and learn all about:
- How data analytics can directly support life-saving childhood cancer research
- The role of marketing in the not-for-profit sector
- How SAS supports young professionals through purposeful career pathways
- Why creativity, teamwork, and tech are powerful tools for good
- How to get involved in Write a Book in a Day and support real change
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Think working in tech is just coding in dark rooms and crunching endless numbers? Think again. At SAS, data becomes a superpower, and you get to be the hero. Whether it’s solving real-world problems like childhood cancer, climate change, or global inequality, SAS is showing young people that a career in data and analytics can be full of heart as well as logic.
One of the most exciting things SAS is doing right now is their long-running partnership with The Kids’ Cancer Project. Through this collaboration, SAS experts use data and AI to help the charity better understand what drives donations. It might sound simple, but this smart data work has helped increase yearly donations by over $1 million, which means more funding for research and more hope for families.
If you’re dreaming of a future where your job means more than just a paycheck; where you get to use your skills to create change, inspire others, and be proud of what you do, SAS is a name to know. Launch your own SAS career today and start creating the change you want to see.
