Diversity Talent

24/02/2025

Empowering Young Muslim Women in Digital Innovation!

A huge congratulations to the incredible Muslim girls from The Friendship Café who have successfully completed the DiversITy-talent program!

These young women worked tirelessly to develop digital solutions that tackle mental health challenges faced by Muslim teenage girls due to the pressures of social media. Their project, Unfiltered Minds, was a thoughtful and impactful initiative designed to foster positive online experiences and promote well-being.

Throughout the program, they gained a wealth of digital and business skills, including:
✔ Design Thinking
✔ Digital Marketing
✔ UI/UX Design
✔ Cybersecurity Awareness
✔ Data Analytics
✔ Presentation & Public Speaking
✔ Problem-Solving & Innovation

Their creativity, dedication, and teamwork were inspiring, and we couldn’t be prouder of their achievements! Seeing them grow in confidence and capability is exactly why DiversITy-talent exists.

A special thank you to The Friendship Café for partnering with us and creating a safe, empowering space for these young women to learn and innovate.

We are also incredibly grateful to Coforge for their sponsorship and support in making this program possible. Your commitment to investing in diverse talent is truly making a difference!

Receiving such a heartfelt thank-you card from the girls was truly special. Their words of gratitude remind us why investing in the next generation matters so much.

Let’s continue breaking barriers, supporting diverse talent, and ensuring more young people—regardless of background—have the skills and opportunities to thrive in business and technology!



Graham Stonadge Hamna Fayyaz Helen Hopper Paula Elliott Coforge John Speight Visweswar N Simon Pearson Diane Nagy Emma Wilson Jeremy 💫 Blain

04/12/2024

At DiversITy-talent, every day is a chance to rewrite someone’s story. 💻

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 the next tech leader is sitting in an underserved classroom today, just waiting for the opportunity to shine?

🚀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻:

✨ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺-𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Students dive into 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀, using tech to create solutions that matter.

✨ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Mentors guide them every step of the way, turning “I can’t” into “I did!” 💪

✨ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀, 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

From 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿, we open doors to opportunities they never imagined.

🌍 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁:

Imagine a future where the tech industry mirrors the diversity of our world.

It starts here, with empowered students ready to innovate, lead, and inspire.

💬 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆?

🤝 Partner with us to bring the programme to even more schools.

🎓 Sponsor a workshop and see the impact up close.

❤️ Donate to directly support young minds, one skill at a time.

💡 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲:

Click here to learn how you can help: https://diversity-talent.co.uk/

Or take action today: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/diversity-talent?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=LFCCFUK_Day1_SDNonActive&mi_u=54258199&mi_ecmp=LFCCFUK_Day1_SDNonActive

We’re not just building tech skills. We’re building confidence, resilience, and a brighter future.

28/11/2024

🎉 Wishing a Happy to everyone who is celebrating today!

🙏 In keeping with the spirit of the season we have so much to be thankful for at DiversITy-talent. Starting with our founders, sponsors, partners, volunteers and supporters - thank you for your energy and determination... we couldn't do any of it without you!

💫 And the schools, teachers, students, community groups, and leaders that have recognised the huge potential of our awards programme to change lives and build stronger futures - thank you for sharing our vision!

Guiding untapped diverse talent towards fulfilling careers in technology is our mission. We're excited about the year ahead and can't wait to see what it brings.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Coforge IIRIS Nationwide Building Society GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST ANNA SOMAIYA Jeremy 💫 Blain Robin Jacks Graham Stonadge BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT Drone City UK C8 Consulting Liz Capants Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology

28/11/2024

🚀𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀! We are absolutely delighted that Nationwide Building Society 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗜𝗧𝘆-𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 to open digital career opportunities for 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀.

🏦 Nationwide is an iconic British bank that is 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀. It shares our vision for 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 for 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 through STEM education, making it a perfect partner for us.

🌟 Nationwide’s sponsorship will help us deliver our innovative 12-week DiversITy-talent programme, where young people address 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 using agile working and design thinking. They’ll discover that careers in IT are not just about coding but are a real way to 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱.

💡 Nationwide’s Early Careers Programme Manager, Mark Bates, explains why our mission fits Nationwide’s ethos: "𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘚𝘛𝘌𝘔 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴𝘯'𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘴; 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙤𝙧𝙨, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 𝙣𝙤 𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙨."

🤝 We love to partner with organisations that share our values, and Nationwide’s Early Careers Programme demonstrates exactly that. It focuses on supporting career entrants and career changers from all backgrounds to lay 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 across the business and technology spectrum.

The Nationwide team will share its expertise with our programme participants, offering 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 to help put diverse talent on the pathway to success.

ANNA SOMAIYA, Founder and CEO of DiversITy-talent, welcomes Nationwide to the DiversITy-talent mission: “Nationwide’s support is vital to our ambition to 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 who will enjoy fulfilling careers. In an employment market where demand for digital skills is growing exponentially, the opportunity for young people is huge – together Nationwide and DiversITy-talent will help them seize it.”

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲!

15/11/2024

Reflecting on an unforgettable week at the 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧 𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡 & 𝗚𝗜𝗥𝗟𝗦

Last week, the historic halls of Westminster were filled with voices that inspire hope, resilience, and empowerment! We are beyond proud to have been part of the World Summit on Women & Girls, with our very own incredible Girl-child Leaders from GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST representing DiversITy-talent.

These young trailblazers, selected as 2024 Diversity Talent awardees, stood confidently alongside distinguished leaders, diplomats, and advocates. Their courage and insights lit up the room, proving once again that the next generation is not only ready to lead but to 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲 what leadership means.💡

𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼-𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀:

Anna Somaiya-Plummer DiversITy-talent Co-Founder and CEO, received the esteemed 𝗜𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱. This recognition highlights her unwavering dedication to inspiring women and girls to step confidently into leadership roles.

Jeremy BlainJeremy 💫 Blain, Co-Founder of DiversITy-talent, was awarded the 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱. As a male ally, Jeremy’s active advocacy underscores the importance of male allyship in championing gender equity. As he said:



"𝘛𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘴.”

To everyone who supported this remarkable event, we extend our heartfelt thanks. Together, we’re shaping a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, lead, and make a difference. 🌍✨

👉 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁? Visit our website to learn more at https://lnkd.in/ez4V-Ch3 or support us through our JustGiving campaign at https://lnkd.in/eKVkbmCS

01/11/2024

Welcoming November with new possibilities!

As we dive into a new month, we’re reminded that each day is a chance to create meaningful impact. At DiversITy-talent, every week is a step forward in empowering diverse talent and equipping the next generation with skills that drive both their futures and ours.

🗓 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵?

Throughout November, we’re expanding our community outreach and partnerships to connect even more students and participants with industry mentors, practical skills, and real-world challenges. From drone tech workshops to data science insights, our programme goes beyond tech to build resilient, problem-solving future leaders.

📢 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱?

Whether you’re a company, community leader, educator, or supporter, there are countless ways to join our journey. You can:

- 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀 to support our educational initiatives.

- 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 and make a lasting impact.

- 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 to help us bridge the digital divide.

- 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 to directly support our work.

Every action makes a difference, and together we’re building a tech landscape that reflects the talent and potential across all communities. 💪💫

Let's make this November a month of growth, connection, and innovation!

👉 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 and discover how you can get involved: https://diversity-talent.co.uk/

👉 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/diversity-talent?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=LFCCFUK_Day1_SDNonActive&mi_u=54258199&mi_ecmp=LFCCFUK_Day1_SDNonActive

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24/10/2024

Meet Katherine Bautista – Year 6 Student at Redoaks Primary School ✨

Katherine took part in the DiversITy-talent 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲, and her journey was nothing short of inspiring!

Here’s what she had to say:

"𝘐 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺; 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬, 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘴. 𝘐𝘵 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥."

Katherine’s experience highlights the true essence of the DiversITy-talent Awards Challenge:

1️⃣ 𝗝𝗼𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Engaging and fun experiences that bring out creativity.

2️⃣ 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Emphasising the power of teamwork and shared ideas.

3️⃣ 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻𝘀: Revealing the endless possibilities beyond coding.

We are incredibly proud to see young minds like Katherine’s growing through these challenges, expanding their understanding of tech, and gaining the confidence to become future innovators.

Want to get involved? Connect with us to explore how you can help make a difference!

👉 Learn more about our mission and how to contribute: https://diversity-talent.co.uk/

👉 Support us through our JustGiving campaign: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/diversity-talent?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=LFCCFUK_Day1_SDNonActive&mi_u=54258199&mi_ecmp=LFCCFUK_Day1_SDNonActive

Join the movement and be part of something bigger!

15/10/2024

Be part of the change: Join us at the 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗚𝗜𝗥𝗟𝗦𝗅

We are excited to announce that Diversity Talent co-founders, Anna Somaiya-Plummer and Jeremy Blain, will be speaking at the Annual WORLD SUMMIT WOMEN AND GIRLS, hosted by the 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗠𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 in London this November!

🗓 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 6th - 8th November 2024

📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Westminster Houses of Parliament, London, United Kingdom

🎟️ 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-summit-on-women-and-girls-tickets-1039856858857

Under the theme “𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀’ 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁,” this summit will serve as a dynamic platform for women and girls worldwide to unite in a powerful dialogue.

Join Anna Somaiya-Plummer and Jeremy Blain as they delve into the transformative power of 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 in unlocking diverse talent and discuss how we can reshape perceptions of careers in technology and business for young girls and underrepresented communities.

Join us in championing empowerment and leadership for women and girls globally!

💬 Connect with us if you're attending, and let's spark conversations that inspire action!

09/10/2024

At Diversity Talent, we believe that every individual, regardless of their background, deserves the chance to shine in the tech world. Our mission is to unlock the potential of 10,000 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, and we know that change happens when we come together as a community.

💡 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:

We’re not just about teaching technical skills; we’re building a support system that fosters 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. Each person we empower creates a ripple effect, inspiring others and transforming lives.

- 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀: Are you passionate about diversity and inclusion? Become a mentor or volunteer to guide the next generation of tech leaders.

- 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱: Interested in partnering with us? Let’s discuss how we can work together to make a difference.

- 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Consider donating to our JustGiving campaign. Every pound helps us get closer to empowering those who need it most.

Together, we can create a future where the tech industry truly reflects the rich diversity of our society. Let's continue to inspire change and unlock potential!

👉 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱: https://diversity-talent.co.uk/

👉 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/diversity-talent?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=LFCCFUK_Day1_SDNonActive&mi_u=54258199&mi_ecmp=LFCCFUK_Day1_SDNonActive

Join the movement and be part of something bigger!

Iʼm raising money to Empower 10,000 Untapped Talent Pools: Support DiversITy-talent's Mission. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

19/09/2024

In today’s world, tech shapes the future, but not everyone has the opportunity to be part of it. At DiversITy-talent, we’re changing that; and 𝘆𝗼𝘂 can help.

Our mission? To 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝟏𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 from diverse backgrounds, including youth offenders, individuals from low-income communities, girls in tech, and people with disabilities.

How are we making this happen?

With our 12-𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲, we’re providing:

🎓 Hands-on learning experiences

🤝 Mentorship from industry experts

💼 Real-world problem-solving challenges

And here’s where 𝗬𝗢𝗨 can take action:

1. 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁?

Scan the KPI Report QR code to see the numbers behind our mission.

2. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀?

Scan the Donate QR code to contribute to our £10,000 goal and empower the next generation.

3. 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱?

Scan the Request a Meeting QR code to connect directly with our team and explore partnership opportunities.

Every scan, every pound, every meeting brings us closer to building a tech industry that 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 of our society.

We’re not just coding, we’re 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. Join us in this mission to create real, lasting change.

Which QR code will you scan first?



P.S. If you can’t scan, drop a comment, and we’ll send you the links directly.

17/09/2024

We’re 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 to announce a campaign that’s at the heart of our mission here at Diversity Talent.

In today’s 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹-𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 world, tech skills are essential for success across all industries. Yet, 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 from diverse backgrounds lack access to the resources and support they need to unlock their full potential.

That’s why we’ve set an 𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹: to 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 10,000 𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 from marginalised communities, including youth offenders, individuals from low-income backgrounds, girls in tech, and people with disabilities.

Our 12-𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗠𝗘 goes beyond just teaching coding. We’re offering 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 in real-world problem-solving, connecting participants with 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, and providing 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. It’s about opening doors and creating opportunities that have been 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 for far too long.

To make this vision a reality, we’ve launched a JustGiving campaign to raise £𝟏𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎. Every contribution, no matter the size, will 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 and help reshape the UK’s tech landscape.

For those able to give more generously, we’re offering 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:

1. Donations of £𝟓𝟎𝟎-£𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎 will receive acknowledgment on our website, social media shout-outs, and a DiversITy-talent 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗯𝗮𝗴.

2. Contributions over £𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎 will also be featured on our website and receive invitations to 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.

We believe in the power of to drive and 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀. By supporting this campaign, you’re not just investing in individuals; you’re investing in a 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲, dynamic future for the UK tech industry.

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗨𝗦 in this crucial mission. Together, we can T𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦 and build a tech sector that truly reflects the 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 of our society.

Click the link below to donate and be part of this transformative journey. Let’s show the world what an inclusive tech industry can achieve!

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/diversity-talent?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=LFCCFUK_Day1_SDNonActive&mi_u=54258199&mi_ecmp=LFCCFUK_Day1_SDNonActive