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Check out the 2023 BBA Employment Report to see which exciting and competitive companies and careers our graduates landed! "These graduates remain committed to pursuing opportunities they are passionate about in fields where they can make an immediate impact, while simultaneously achieving their leadership and academic goals." https://brnw.ch/21wGjDI

What is your “so that”?   Maybe you want the fresh perspective that Fiona Behm mentioned.  Or maybe your “so that” includes… - extending current organizational resources, - accelerating your speed to market, - preparing for your next round of funding, - developing (or expanding) a pipeline for new talent, and/or - giving back to support the growth of the next generation of business leaders.   What ever your reasons, our team would love to have a conversation with you to see how the students in our programs can help you advance your “so that”.

What does it take to change your career trajectory? Just ask Abby Koski, who turned her background in public relations into a promising opportunity at EY, thanks to the Kelley Full-Time #MBA Program at Indiana University. Discover how a top 20 MBA program at Kelley prepared this career switcher for her future. https://bit.ly/3KJDMyY

BOLD MOVES from Kamala Harris during her recent speech about cutting degree requirements for certain federal jobs. I've seen countless talented candidates lose opportunities simply because they lack a formal degree, despite having years of relevant experience. For too long, we've been conditioned to believe that a four-year college degree is the only path to success. Harris's emphasis on recognizing the value of apprenticeships and technical programs is a much-needed shift in perspective. It’s inspiring to see leaders advocating for diverse pathways to achievement! This bold move is not just about federal jobs; it’s a call to the private sector to reevaluate how we assess talent. Skills and experience should take precedence over paper credentials. Let’s embrace this evolving landscape and champion candidates based on what they can do, not just where they’ve been. The future of work is diverse, and it’s time our hiring practices reflect that. 💪✨ #Talent #Diversity #Recruitment #SkillsOverDegrees

I am more than pleased to share my wonderful experience at the Young Professionals Black Leaders of the Future Event in Leicester Square. This was a truly enthralling experience with began with 2 panel sessions. The first session truly gave me a confidence boost as panellist delved greatly into how I can ensure that I secure a good apprenticeship and the importance of having confidence in yourself and your skills (even when you’re the youngest person in the room). I also asked a question about whether those who do an apprenticeship feel left out of ‘the uni experience’ and I was greatly pleased with the answers I received. The second panel session saw speakers from large companies such as Fragoman, PWC, TLT and Bloomberg. These speakers gave me more insight into the importance of mentoring which had never been stressed to me before. Some of my key takeaways from the panel session were: 1. Think big, start small, move fast and dont be afraid to fail 2. One must take ownership of their education and career journey 3. Your barriers don’t define you, it’s how you overcome them that do and will ultimately determine if you’re successful. In the second half of the event, there was a networking session where I spoke to a plethora of people, however one of the things that stuck was with me were the “Solicitor big three” (technical confidence, team skills & client skills) and the insightful conversation I had with the Fragoman speaker about technological changes and the idea of the social borders. Overall this was an amazing experience which I would highly recommend.

Have you heard of the 'New-Collar Workforce'? The new-collar workforce focuses on hiring based on skills rather than degrees, unlocking diverse talent pools and enhancing performance. Many capable individuals are overlooked due to unnecessary degree requirements. By revising hiring practices and highlighting specific abilities, organisations can fill critical roles, enhance diversity, and drive growth. IBM's 'SkillsFirst' initiative and Aon's successful apprenticeship programs are currently leading the way within this space. For more, read the full article from Harvard Business Review here: https://lnkd.in/eZzUD3hs  #SkillsFirst #DiversityAndInclusion #TalentManagement #FutureOfWork

Looking for a conference this year but bored of same old same old? I highly recommend Apply Psychology's Unconference- this years theme - Making Difference Work. Check out the link below for more info.... #differencemakers #unconference #dei

What are mentorship, sponsorship, and apprenticeship? Mentorship, sponsorship, and apprenticeship can also be part of leadership development efforts. Mentorship refers to trusted counselors who offer guidance and support on various professional issues, such as career progression. Sponsorship describes senior leaders who create opportunities to help junior colleagues succeed. These two roles are typically held by more senior colleagues, whereas apprenticeship could be more distributed. Apprenticeship describes the way any colleague with domain expertise might teach others, model behaviors, or transfer skills. All three of these approaches can be useful not only for developing leaders but also for helping an organization upskill or reskill employees quickly and at scale—which is more critical now, in the age of generative AI, than ever before.

What are mentorship, sponsorship, and apprenticeship? Mentorship, sponsorship, and apprenticeship can also be part of leadership development efforts. Mentorship refers to trusted counselors who offer guidance and support on various professional issues, such as career progression. Sponsorship describes senior leaders who create opportunities to help junior colleagues succeed. These two roles are typically held by more senior colleagues, whereas apprenticeship could be more distributed. Apprenticeship describes the way any colleague with domain expertise might teach others, model behaviors, or transfer skills. All three of these approaches can be useful not only for developing leaders but also for helping an organization upskill or reskill employees quickly and at scale—which is more critical now, in the age of generative AI, than ever before.