Working in the City Programme - Case Study

"Our students are typical South London students - 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, whether it's a Year 10 student's first visit to the City and excitement in winning a business game, or a Year 13 student being chosen for a paid summer internship with a leading City organisation.

The Brokerage add so much value because they understand the students' starting point, as well as the City, and welcome input in developing new programmes. They realise that for students it's not only about understanding the basics of the financial services sector, it's about realising that "someone like me" can work there and helping them have confidence in their presentational and networking skills to take that first step."

Sarah Kemsley,
Business Studies Teacher,
Dunraven School.

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."

Working in the City Programme - Case Study