Aspire – Event exclusively for students of Black Heritage

18 March 2022 – Virtual

https://targetjobs.co.uk/events/aspire

targetjobs has partnered with leading employers in the UK to host Aspire. An event for Black Heritage students to meet with some of the biggest organisations in the world who have open roles for you to apply to.

Over the course of the day, you’ll have unrivalled face time with employers in fields such as law and finance. Be inspired by talks from senior leaders and graduates of Black Heritage, who are ready to share their stories and tips with you. Develop the skills you’ll need to secure your first job through a series of recruiter-led workshops. And leave Aspire with the knowledge and connections to help you on your path to the boardroom.

Not enough boardrooms currently reflect the society that we live in. Statistics published by the Parker Review Committee (which reports on the ethnic diversity of UK boards) show that, as of November 2020, just 124 of 998 director positions at FTSE100 companies were held by people from ethnic minorities. That’s only 12%. Register today for the next event.

Why attend?

Want to build the skills needed to succeed?
Want to find your dream job early on?
Want to meet like-minded people?
Want to discuss diversity in the workplace?
Want to grow your professional network?

Programme

13:00 – 13:30

Build your network

Network with your peers. Listen and share experiences, and start expanding your professional network.

13.30 – 14:00

Keynote – TBC

14:00 – 14:45

Graduate Panel Q&A

Put your questions to recent Black Heritage graduates and hear about their experiences. Find out first-hand what their day-to-day entails and discover what made them follow the paths they are on.

14:45 – 15:15

Open networking

15:15 – 16:00

Senior Panel Q&A

Hear from senior business leaders of Black Heritage and learn about their journeys to where they are today. Listen to how their heritage has helped shaped their careers and discover how you could follow in their footsteps.

16:00 – 16:30

Skills sessions and final networking

The final chance to talk to representatives from the partnering organisations. Attend workshops on writing CVs, sitting online tests and attending interviews and assessment centres. Delivered by the employers themselves, you will get insider insights on the job-hunting process and develop the skills you’ll need to succeed.