For Careers in Ideas Week (16-22 November 2020), we’re running a series of posts featuring relevant charities and community interest groups. All of these have an interest in promoting social mobility as well as, in many cases, other forms of diversity.
They’ve kindly provided information about the work each of them does and how the IP professions can get involved. Their suggestions will help you identify opportunities to give back to the community whilst also improving diversity within the IP sector – and ensure that the support you provide reaches the right people, in the right way.
Today we focus on a QAVS award-winning social enterprise, Reach Society, that’s dedicated to helping young Black men reach their full potential regardless of background. This seems appropriate in a month (“Movember”) that’s dedicated to men’s health – both physical and mental – and in particular on a day marked by many as International Men’s Day UK.
You can access a full Careers in Ideas directory of outreach organisations here, and read more about the listed organisations on our Careers in Ideas Week page.
What does Reach Society do to improve social mobility and access to the professions?
Reach Society’s core purpose is to encourage, motivate and inspire young Black men to own the development of their potential and make viable transitions into adult life. You can learn more about our work in this video.
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