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Developing breakthrough mindsets are key to graduate success

Supporting students to breakthrough the barriers to their current limitations has a powerful effect on their success at work, explains Jon Down at Grit.

5 ways to attract, encourage and engage disabled students

With universal fashion on the high street and disabled TV stars winning top competitions like Strictly, the time is now to create an inclusive and accessible workplace, says Alice Hargreaves a disabled and neurodivergent entrepreneur and founder of SIC.

Virtual work experience aids underrepresented students

Virtual work experience is helping underrepresented students develop skills through the cost-of-living crisis, explains Dominique Mansley at the University of Liverpool.

Social Mobility Toolkit Members Only

Here you will find the content the ISE Apprenticeships Working Group has been working hard on delivering in order to inform employers of the value of apprenticeships for their organisation.

AI can empower young people struggling to get into work

New research highlights the vital role technology plays in shaping employment opportunities.

Black Careers Matter Members Only

This report explores the issues that people from Black heritage backgrounds face during their early careers and makes recommendations on what employers can do to ensure that they are more inclusive and diverse. Non-members can request the executive summary by emailing

How to best attract diverse apprentices in 2025

A recent report demonstrates a rising demand for apprenticeships. Scott Killen at Edinburgh Napier University shares insight to help shape attraction strategies in 2025.

Social Mobility Toolkit: Employers Quick Reference Guide Members Only

Tackling social mobility in your organisation will probably not be easy, daunting even. But you may already have some practices in place that are helping to address the issue. Here is checklist to help you understand where you are at now and what you need to work on next. Some steps require changes to processes and policies, others need cultural change led by senior stakeholders.

What support do commuter students need to transition to work

Research by career consultants at the University of Bradford explores how costs and location are inhibiting commuter students’ transition to professional work after leaving university.

How to stop AI destroying your EDI goals

AI has as much potential to destroy as it does enhance EDI goals. Eli Onboarding, Arctic Shores and HR Biscuit offer advice.

Social Mobility Toolkit: Strategy Members Only

How to build the business case, engage with stakeholders, source and analyse data and manage intersectionality.