This Talking Talent episode focuses on the award winning UWE Bristol Equity programme. Equity is a forward – looking talent development scheme launched in response to the disadvantages Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students face upon entering the labour market.
In this extended episode we’ll be outlining the work of Equity and more specifically its career mentoring programme, hearing from employers and academic insight around the benefits of engaging with the scheme.
Research by McKinsey 2015 found that ethnically diverse companies are 35% more likely to financially outperform the national industry median, and therefore their competitors. To find out more about the business benefits of workforce diversity and mentoring partnerships, head to our Equity webpages and be inspired about how UWE Bristol Equity students might make a difference to you.
Episode guests feature Dr Zainab Khan Creator and former Director of the UWE Bristol Equity Programme, Xavier Baker - Assistant Lecturer and UWE Bristol Alumnus, Dr Paul Redford - Associate Professor and Co – Director of the Msc Occupational Psychology programme, Kirsty Johnson – Access and Participation Manager at Office for Students, Dominic Rowles – Investment Analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown.
Episode hosts –Josephine Gyasi – former Equity Graduate Intern and Jaya Mistry Career Mentoring Coordinator
More info on Equity: https://www1.uwe.ac.uk/business/supportinguwebristol/equity.aspx
