Katapult X’s Post

Leaders Who Inspire: Social Mobility in Action with Rt Hon. Justine Greening At Katapult X, we were honored to have Justine Greening as our keynote speaker, sharing her incredible journey from growing up in a working-class family to becoming a leading voice in British #politics. Her story is one of resilience, ambition, and the power of #education. Justine’s path wasn’t easy. Raised in Rotherham, she faced many of the challenges that young people from disadvantaged backgrounds still experience today. Yet, with determination, she became the first in her family to go to #university, breaking barriers along the way. Her rise from those humble beginnings to serving as Secretary of State for Education, and championing social mobility through The Purpose Coalition, is a testament to what can be achieved when opportunities are unlocked for everyone. The statistics speak for themselves: - £140 billion: That’s the estimated cost to the UK economy from lost potential due to stalled social mobility, according to the Social Mobility Commission. - 18 months: The disadvantage gap in education, with #students from poorer backgrounds falling behind their wealthier peers, worsened during the pandemic (Education Policy Institute). - Only 1 in 5 people from lower socio- economic backgrounds make it into elite professions like law, finance, and politics (@Social Mobility Foundation). That's why at Katapult X with our community of corporate volunteers to we provide that helping hand to students through workshops and engagement activities to build them selves up. Come and join the journey and make a difference. #SocialMobility #Leadership #inclusion #Inspiration #diversity #equity Danny Davis