Diverse voices come together to advocate for diversity in apprenticeships

In our recent Time for Change session ‘Increasing Ethnic Diversity in Apprenticeships’, a fantastic panel of speakers came together to help shed light on the importance of inclusivity in vocational training.

Among the speakers were Nishi Mayor from Youth Futures Foundation (YFF), Jainna Bhalla representing The Brown Girl League, and Elijah Olanipekun of the Black Apprentice Network. Each speaker brought unique perspectives and experiences to the discussion, sharing their insight on what more could be done to encourage diversity within apprenticeships.

“This session focussed on a recent report by YFF clearly setting out some of the challenges that are faced by young people from minoritised ethnic groups in accessing the workplace, and some clear and practical recommendations that employers could put in place.”