#Talkaboutblack launches after-school programme pilot for disadvantaged areas

Begins 12 November

#Talkabout black, the organisation founded by senior black investment professionals in the industry to build a pipeline of cross-industry black leaders, has launched a pilot after-school programme targeting state schools in socio-economically disadvantaged areas across London, in a bid to encourage young people to join the asset management industry.

One of the targeted outcomes of the programme, which was launched in conjunction with The City of London Corporation, the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) and the Diversity Project, is for participating students to earn a Level 2 CISI Fundamentals of Financial Services qualification. Catalyst After School Programme, which begins on 12 November and is free for schools to participate in, will be taught by the CISI - a not-for-profit organisation - with fund managers serving as teaching assistants. #TalkAboutBlack: 2020 is the year to reset your firm's mindset Th...