Diversity

Diversity

From college and school I've seen how diversity adds value to teams but didn't think city firms valued it as much as I now know they do following my involvement with the CBT programme.

Chisom Chigbo
2008 Intern at UBS

The Brokerage succeeds in helping employers and schools to recognise and value the great diversity of students that can contribute to the continuing success of the City.

Patrick Kelly
Teacher
Mulberry School Tower Hamlets

Many City firms would like to create a more diverse workforce though are unsure how to achieve this. This is where the expertise of The Brokerage is absolutely invaluable. No one understands diversity like The Brokerage.

Jane Sunley
Managing Director
Learn Purple

Companies thrive on variety and can benefit from the different perspectives and energy that diversity brings. We work with a diverse group of young people - if diversity is a key driver for your business, we can help you access a pool of talented future employees from school leavers to graduates.

Caroline Reeson
Managing Director
The Brokerage Citylink

The Brokerage is an independent charity working in partnership with employers in business and finance to create a Pathway into employment for young inner London residents.

"This was diversity and talent development coming alive. Not just words and soundbytes but real practical action."

"After a short introduction the students asked a barrage of questions, some of which were more insightful than those I am asked in Graduate Recruitment interviews. "

"...The Brokerage has helped me instill the self-belief needed for some of my students to look beyond their local high street for a career."

"Despite it being on their doorstep, our students rarely venture into the City so these trips have given them the chance to experience first-hand what it is like to work in there, and in turn they want to achieve more. "

"...It’s not lack of ability that limits their aspirations or even lack of opportunity; it’s that they don’t know what opportunities exist or how to access them. Working with the Brokerage changes that. "

"I was able to develop skills which included teamwork, problem analysis, communication and decision making...The most crucial thing I learnt is to always think ahead and anticipate problems. "

"Managing individual aspirations is business critical and The Brokerage have, time after time, proved their expertise in this area."

"...It opened the students eyes to a very wide range of employment opportunities and taught them some practical things about the world of business."

"What better defines diversity than the global labour market – what better prepares young people for it than organisations like the Brokerage."

"It is impressive to see the way The Brokerage contribute to the talent pool within the City. As multi award winning experts in the field of talent management ourselves, we are full of admiration for the work the Brokerage does."

"Talent can be found wherever you look for it! The Brokerage looks farther and wider to find that talent with the support of those forward-thinking institutions."

"It was my first time at a City firm and it was really fascinating to learn about all sorts of jobs out there. The day really helped me learn about how I can enhance my career path for the future."

"When organising our enterprise events it has been invaluable to know that, if they can, the Brokerage will help."