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Foresters Financial: A partnership with a shared ambition to address the barriers and bring new perspectives
30 Years. 30 Stories. Foresters Financial: A partnership with a shared ambition; to address the barriers and bring new perspectives How a partnership with The Brokerage is helping Foresters Financial widen access to careers in financial services, develop its future talent pipeline and create meaningful opportunities for its people to make a difference. Building a more inclusive workforce Building a more inclusive workforce starts with making career opportunities accessible to
3 days ago6 min read


The Brokerage appoints new CEO
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Slatter as our new permanent CEO. Tom has been with The Brokerage for 10 years, working across programme delivery and impact management, before taking on the interim CEO in early 2026. His experience and longstanding commitment to our mission ensure The Brokerage will be able to continue it’s mission of brokering connections for young people with the world of work. Tom said: “Right now, there are more young people not in
6 days ago2 min read


From Insurance Professional to Volunteer
30 Years. 30 Stories. From insurance professional to mentor: Greg’s view from the other side of the table How volunteering with The Brokerage is helping Greg Johnstone open up the world of insurance to the next generation For some young people, the hardest part of starting a career isn't ambition. It's knowing what is possible in the first place. For Greg, a Senior Insurance Oversight Manager at Liberty Mutual, that's one of the reasons volunteering with The Brokerage matters
Oct 85 min read


Lack of visibility is real - The Brokerage works to change that.
Lack of visibility is real and it matters - The Brokerage works to address this issue.
Oct 11 min read


Business environments need to adapt for young people to thrive
Here from Jordan talking about his experience of volunteering at The Brokerage
Sep 232 min read


What happens when a Brokerage candidate never really leaves?
What happens when a Brokerage candidate never really leaves?
Sep 161 min read


"Just do it! Volunteer today"
Hear why Howard volunteers at The Brokerage and why it's so important in raising the profile of the insurance industry
Sep 84 min read


Lack of ambition in young people - it isn't!
From having no line of sight to a City career to shaping the future of insurance technology. How The Brokerage opened the first door for Edison — and helped him build a career in financial services Every young person starts somewhere. For Edison, that starting point was a Year 11 careers talk at school. He had no family connections to the City, no one at home who could explain how corporate careers worked and no clear route into the professional world. Then The Brokerage came
Sep 35 min read


Connecting personal history to professional purpose - Susheel shares her story
As part of 30 years 30 stories from The Brokerage, Susheel shares her personal history and gives a heartfelt insight into why she works at The Brokerage. Susheel's story highlights the deep connection she feels towards to young people we work with and her own goals and aspirations of responsibilty to continue to honour her family's legacy. Profile: Susheel Padda Head of Corporate Partnerships & Income Generation - at The Brokerage What is your own experience of social mobilit
Sep 24 min read


A&O Shearman: More Than Two Decades of Opening Doors
A&O Shearman: More Than Two Decades of Opening Doors in collaboration with The Brokerage social mobility charity
Aug 203 min read


From Sixth Form Student to Digital Project Manager
How The Brokerage helped Sharlene discover that opportunity starts with believing in your own potential. As part of our 30 Years. 30 Stories. campaign, we're celebrating the people whose journeys have helped shape The Brokerage over the last three decades. Every young person has potential. But not every young person has access to the networks, confidence or opportunities needed to unlock it. For Sharlene, joining The Brokerage in 2019 became the bridge between ambition and ac
Aug 134 min read


From Tower Hamlets to J.P. Morgan
30 Years. 30 Stories. From Tower Hamlets to J.P. Morgan How one opportunity helped Arif discover there really was a place for him in the corporate world. As part of our 30 Years. 30 Stories. campaign, we're celebrating the people whose journeys have shaped The Brokerage over the last three decades. Today's job market looks very different to the one many of our alumni entered. Artificial intelligence is screening CVs, competition for graduate roles is higher than ever and many
Aug 45 min read


Fewer resources lower outcomes - it isn't rocket science
Hear from Tom Interim CEO of The Brokerage tell his story around social mobility.
Jul 294 min read


From Physics Student to Marine Business Analyst: How The Brokerage Helped Bevin Discover a Career in Insurance
From Physics Student to Marine Business Analyst
Jul 235 min read


What if university isn't the right path for you?
The Brokerage showcases the support given to a school leaver who didn't want to go university
Jul 143 min read


From Virtual Masterclasses to Underwriting placements: Fatoumata's Story
30 Years. 30 Stories. From Virtual Masterclasses to Underwriting placements: Fatoumata's Story As part of our 30 Years. 30 Stories. campaign, we’re celebrating the people, journeys and opportunities that have shaped The Brokerage over the last three decades. Behind every programme, workshop and placement is a story - a young person taking a first step, building confidence and discovering where opportunity can lead. Fatoumata’s story began in 2020. Finding opportunity during u
Jul 94 min read


Enter the WCIB 2026 Essay Competition
Applications are open for the WCIB essay competition 2026 - The Brokerage
Jun 233 min read


30 Years, 30 Stories because Stories Matter
The Brokerage has been writing a story we are proud of for the past 30 years, one where over 90,000 young people have had the chance to grow, succeed, and belong. As we continue our celebrations surrounding Social Mobility Day 2026 - We are proud of our story and the contribution we make towards making the UK socially mobile. Over the coming months, we’ll be shining a spotlight on what The Brokerage has helped make possible over the last 30 years and more importantly, on the
Jun 233 min read
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