The charity sector is teeming with diverse roles and unique opportunities. We believe that it's a sector that enables individuals to make a difference in society, whilst also having a fulfilling career.
However, it also struggles with social mobility and has lower levels of diversity than reflected in the UK population, with clear barriers for entry for those from lower social-economic backgrounds and/or ethnic minorities.
Join Kathryn, Davina, and Tanisha as they discuss these issues and how they affect young people as well as spotlighting the changes happening in the sector to make it more inclusive.
Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships), Davina Majeethia (Head of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Nesta), and Tanisha Zaman (EY Foundation alumni and ambassador).
What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – 01:45: Introduction
01:45 – 02:58: Meet Davina and Tanisha
02:58 – 08:30: What is the reality of working in charity?
08:30 – 13:06: What do young people think of the charity sector?
13:06 – 18:04: The skills and experiences you need
18:04 – 23:00: Barriers to the sector and how to overcome them
23:00 – 27:47: The power of mentorship
27:47 – 29:30: Wrap up & final comments
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