Ad agency launches free accommodation employment scheme
The Barracks provides a supportive and safe employment scheme for candidates from lower-socio economic backgrounds.
social mobility
Why I chose an apprenticeship over Uni thanks to social mobility charity
Social mobility charity LTSB jump-starts Justina Blair’s digital innovation technology apprenticeship at NatWest.
Young woman qualifies as social mobility charity’s first female chartered accountant
Leading blue chip company takes on young woman following apprenticeship through social mobility charity LTSB.
UK’s working-class men are hiding their mental health issues
New research reveals over 4 million working-class men are suffering in silence with their mental health in the UK.
Simon Stilwell: from Army captain to D&I champion
Bonhill Group CEO made the transition from the Army to a successful career in finance, before becoming a D&I champion.
Accent bias exists but people can resist the urge to discriminate
Queen Mary University of London study shows people in positions of power have the capacity to resist accent bias.
Ex Netflix CPO launches $3.5m diversity in tech initiative at Durham University
Durham University recieve $3.5 million donation to support diversity and future generations of leadership in technology.
QA calls for radical overhaul of apprenticeships to boost social mobility
Apprenticeships minimum wage of as little as £3.90 an hour should be scrapped to turbo charge social mobility and support high tech growth.
Stigma around regional accents is hindering social mobility in the UK
Is being on the board unobtainable for working-class Brits? 55% of the UK report a stigma around regional accents, with London ranked the worst.
Prodigy Finance: funding the future of diverse top talent
Funding shouldn’t be a barrier to education says Neha Sethi Director, Capital Markets
Prodigy Finance, which helps international students with limited funding options, gain access to life-changing educational opportunities.
