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UK Social Mobility Awards – entries close on 26 June
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There is only one month left to submit entries to the UK Social Mobility Awards (SOMOs). The SOMOs celebrate the achievements of businesses and organisations across the country in their work of advancing social mobility. You have until 26 June to enter, with the awards gala being held in London on 8 October. Don’t miss your chance to be recognised for your contribution to social mobility – good luck!
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The SOMOs are dedicated to ensuring that social mobility becomes embedded within business and organisational procedures, so that in future we can ensure every child has a chance to succeed, irrespective of the income of their parents.
Steven Cooper, CEO of C. Hoare & Co and SMC Commissioner will be one of the judges this year.
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Apprenticeships, a game-changer for social mobility
To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2021, we held a special event on 10 February exploring how apprenticeships can drive social mobility. In this session we looked at the positive impact they can have on your workforce, but also delved into some of the key challenges faced by employers in reaching a diverse pipeline of talent. […]
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#Apprenticeships can be a game-changer when it comes social mobility.
15/02/2021
Meaningful opportunities can be life changing, especially for those from lower #socioeconomic backgrounds – which is why for programmes to be effective in developing the skilled #workers of tomorrow, #employers need to nurture that talent now.
Read our new blog, which explores how to make your initiatives count for the long-term 👉 https://lnkd.in/gqz8qPc
You can also watch a video of the Social Mobility Commission’s session on 10 February – including a fantastic panel discussion with Jessica Efemena Oghenegweke, BBC Earth Kids presenter and SMC Commissioner, Eddie Fletcher, Interim Head of Social Mobility, Ministry of Justice UK, Norma Muyambo, Lieutenant Commander, UK Ministry of Defence and Tom Pritchard, Employer Relationships Manager, Amazing Apprenticeships.
#NAW2021 #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #socialmobility #careers #jobs #diversityandinclusion #levellingup
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