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Our purpose is to build a pipeline of Black industry leaders.<\/strong> We utilise a combination of mentoring, reverse mentoring, education, thought leadership and public speaking to increase the opportunities for Black people and Black professionals: and to challenge the structures that inhibit progression.<\/span><\/p>\n Our 2023 objectives are:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n To see our full #TalkAboutBlack aims and objectives, please click here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Within 3 years:<\/span><\/p>\n To receive invitations to our events and to learn more about our work sign up to the #TalkAboutBlack mailing list.<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.stoneshot.com\/e\/diversity-project\/36467\/preference-centre.asp” button_text=”Join #TAB’s mailing list” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”2em||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ admin_label=”Programme” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/diversityproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Catalyst.png” title_text=”Catalyst” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Catalyst Education Programme (CEP) \u2013 (16-18 years)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n The challenge: The socio-economic situation in which many UK-born black people find themselves. UK Black-Caribbean and Black-African individuals experience higher rates of unemployment and are more likely to become victims of crime.<\/span><\/p>\n The solution: To provide economically disadvantaged pupils with the aspiration, belief and tools to develop a career in the asset management industry. A joint venture between local schools, The Corporation of the City of London, the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment, IntoUniversity and #TalkAboutBlack.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A multi-year education and training programme launched in November 2020. Year 12 & 13 students will take part, with Asset Managers and Investment Consultants providing skills sessions, mentoring, industry insight days and bursaries for the sponsorship of students.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ admin_label=”Programme” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/diversityproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Skills-Workshop.jpeg” title_text=”Skills Workshop” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Skills Workshop <\/span><\/a>(18+)<\/span><\/p>\n The challenge: Should these individuals achieve a good education; they are less likely to be successful in securing their preferred roles; are either not attracted to asset management due to its perceived lack of diversity or in many cases simply not aware.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The solution: An exciting six-month programme giving students insight (into an exciting industry), knowledge (to make informed choices) and direction (to start their career). Truly inclusive: All age groups welcome (from pre-university to postgraduates and mature students) All university disciplines and subjects welcome. All predicted grades welcome. The programmer runs virtually removing barriers to participation such as geography, socio-economic status or race.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ admin_label=”Programme” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/diversityproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Encircle.png” title_text=”Encircle” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n EnCircle mentoring <\/a><\/span>(minority professionals with 1-10 years\u2019 experience)<\/span><\/p>\n The challenge: When these Black individuals do break into the industry, they typically end up in support functions, have higher rates of attrition and rarely progress to leadership or revenue-generating positions.<\/span><\/p>\n The solution: Mentoring circles\u00a0led by senior ethnic minority professionals, who will share their experiences and discuss the tools required to navigate the barriers faced throughout their career. Peer support and networking opportunities to increase the retention of Black professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Programme” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/diversityproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/City-Hive.png” title_text=”City Hive” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|15px|||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n City Hive Cross-Company Mentoring Scheme\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Mission:<\/span> To empower black professionals to navigate the transitions throughout their career and future proof the investment industry with diverse talent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Think tank and advocacy group working in partnership with companies to build an inclusive investment management industry and an equitable and sustainable society. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ admin_label=”Programme” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/diversityproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/BLP-square.png” title_text=”BLP square” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|20px|||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Black Leaders Programme<\/a><\/p>\n Mission: To create opportunities and support Black talent with 10+ industry experience to develop into leadership positions.<\/span><\/p>\n Cross-industry Senior Black Talent Mentoring\/Reverse Mentoring Programme. Delivered in partnership with the Investment Association. A combination of executive coaching and 121 mentoring with current industry C-Suite professionals helps create a genuinely safe space to discuss unconscious bias, privilege, the myth of meritocracy, to set individual goals and to champion talent.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ admin_label=”Programme” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/diversityproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/talking.jpeg” title_text=”talking” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|30px|||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n TABOO<\/b><\/p>\n The challenge: Discussions around race in our industry and society remain a Taboo subject. To resolve issues in the workplace requires resolving issues in society.<\/span><\/p>\n The solution: #TalkAboutBlack utilises thought leadership, roundtable debates, panel discussions, online videos, mainstream\/trade media and social media to break the taboo subject that is race in our industry and society.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Find out more” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n To find out more about how your firm can engage with the programmes please: <\/span>contact@talkaboutblack.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Media Coverage Accordion” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n\n
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