The Social Mobility Foundation

Congratulations to this year’s top 75 Social Mobility Index Employers. 🎆 It’s great to see all these employers taking action to ensure there is equity of who gets in, who gets on and who belongs in the workplace. 👏 Take a look at the Employer Index Report for examples of best practice and practical steps employers and policymakers can take to improve social mobility. Fancy becoming a top 75 employer in 2024? Read the report and find out how to enter here: https://lnkd.in/eDNunVQZ #SMFIndex23

We’re hugely excited to announce our new partnership with Comma 🌟 Together, we’ll help brilliant young people into their dream careers 🚀 Find out more about our partnerships 👇 https://lnkd.in/efg4bjrH

It’s time to talk about CLASS in the creative sector 📢 🌟 Last week, we partnered with Citypress and Common People to call on the creative sector to take action on its diversity problem 💪 Thank you to our keynote speakers: Tony Schumacher, Novelist and writer of acclaimed BBC drama, The Responder Sarah Atkinson, The Social Mobility Foundation CEO Lisa Thompson FIPA, Co-founder of Common People, Strategy lead at Wavemaker North and Trustee for Bloom North Our brilliant speakers and panel guests inspired us all to continue the conversation and create meaningful change for the next generation 👏

We’re hiring! 🔊 Join our supportive team providing life-changing opportunities for young people. This role works directly with the brilliant students on our programme 🌟 Liverpool-based 📍 Deadline: 23/09 🗓️ https://lnkd.in/eHnRfXXW

There's still time to sponsor our brilliant team 🌟 https://lnkd.in/e8YExBB6

NEW REPORT: “it is vital that business becomes a positive force for improving the lives of those in the most challenging circumstances in the UK”. We agree. And as more and more employers and regulators are realising, focusing on social mobility is one of the key ways that businesses can help to address inequality. We also welcome the report’s focus on data collection, which is the first step to understanding and fixing barriers to progress. But right now, too few employers are collecting socioeconomic background data for their workforces. They’re missing out on key insights that could help them build fairer, more successful organisations. For businesses looking to kick start their social mobility strategy, including data collection, the Social Mobility Employer Index can help. It gives tailored guidance, actionable recommendations, and practical support on how to drive change in your organisation. Register for updates and join our upcoming Index webinar here to get started: https://lnkd.in/eDNunVQZ Read the full report from the Ruskin Institute for Social Equality (RISE) here: https://lnkd.in/eXty_BRs

Each and every employer that joins the Social Mobility Employer Index is a leader in creating workplaces where everyone can thrive, regardless of their background. This webinar will celebrate this year’s Index entrants, and inspire you to join them. We will hear from employers that recognise the vital role of the workplace in improving social mobility. We will also share key trends and best practice from this year’s entrants, and we will hear from a young person who has been supported by the SMF's Aspiring Professionals Programme. Wherever you are on your social mobility journey, the Index will propel you forward. Register below to join us.

9 in 10 working-class parents would discourage their children from pursuing a career in film and television because they do not see it as a viable career, according to new research by Netflix and the National Youth Orchestra ⚠️ All the more reason to get yourself to our creative sector event below 👇 Source: https://lnkd.in/ghdUApW3

Want to improve working-class representation in the creative industries? Fan of the hit BBC drama The Responder? Read on ⬇️ Class in the Creative Sector is a free evening of drinks and discussion about the barriers to creative careers facing people from working-class backgrounds – and what we can all do to break them down. And we’re hugely excited that Tony Schumacher, novelist and writer of the acclaimed BBC drama The Responder, will be joining us as keynote speaker! It’s next week on Thursday 12th September, from 5.00 - 7.15pm at a central Manchester location – register via the link below for the address. Joining Tony for a discussion and Q&A, we have some fantastic panellists full of insights and experience about improving access to creative sector careers. The event is being hosted in partnership between the Social Mobility Foundation, the Common People community for working-class creatives and the award-winning, employee-owned communications agency Citypress. We'll also be showcasing work by budding creatives from nearby Manchester College, including their reflections on the theme of social mobility. Click here to RSVP and get the address: https://lnkd.in/ejXaJZ9X See you there!

On International #CharityDay, we’re celebrating all the charities, big and small, that work tirelessly for a better world 🌍 We want to live in a world where brilliant young people can reach their full potential without having to face barriers because of where they grew up or went to school. Join us and be a part of this change. Get involved through an employer partnership, volunteering or donating to help our work 🌟 https://lnkd.in/gzHbp7N