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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.

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.

Social Mobility Toolkit: Strategy Members Only

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

6 takeaways from ISE’s EDI Conference 2024

ISE’s EDI Conference explored how employers can change cultures and practices to improve outcomes for diverse students and employees. Jayne Cullen, freelance consultant and co-chair of ISE’s social mobility sub-committee, shares her top takeaways.

How Connectr is creating apprenticeships for over 50s

Phoenix Group’s apprenticeships are focused on hiring the over 50s from lower socio-economic backgrounds, explains Connectr.

Using failure as a tool for growth

Many people do not fulfil their potential due to insufficient education. Inspirational speaker and entrepreneur Stephen Seki’s story can inspire others to reach the best versions of themselves.

ISE EDI Working Group: Equality or equity?

EDI has been a hot topic in the space of early careers recruitment for many years now. We are at different stages of understanding and implementing inclusive practices that achieve sustained progress in diversifying our workforce.

5 ways to make a tangible difference to social mobility

There are some practical steps employers can take to make a difference to social mobility, explains Jayne Cullen, Freelance Consultant at 106 Communications.

How to work with universities to unlock social mobility

ISE’s webinar reveals best practice insights from employers, universities and students on unlocking social mobility, explains Jayne Cullen, independent freelance early in careers consultant.