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Taking place from 9th–13th June 2025, Ethnic Minority Graduate Week is a free week of online workshops and employer-led sessions aimed at supporting Black, Asian, and Mixed Heritage graduates, soon-to-be graduates, and A-Level finishers to access career pathways, connect with employers, and gain practical insights into the job market.
Throughout the week, participants will have the opportunity to attend a range of interactive workshops delivered in partnership with leading employers and careers organisations.
These sessions are designed to equip attendees with the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools to navigate an increasingly competitive job market.
Below is the current line-up of confirmed sessions, with more to be announced.
Confirmed Workshops:
Digital Inclusion: CV do’s and don’ts and the Power of LinkedIn
Date: 10 June 2025
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Host: Trinnovo Group
This practical session will explore how to structure an effective CV and maximise the power of LinkedIn for job searching and personal branding.
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Insights Workshop: Career Remix: Build Your Brand & Break Into a New Industry
Date: 13 June 2025
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Host: Find Your Feet CIC
Learn how to craft a compelling personal brand that makes employers take notice. You’ll also explore strategic networking techniques and master the art of job hunting when your degree and target career don’t quite match. Whether you’re pivoting industries or starting fresh, this session gives you the roadmap and confidence to take that next step.
Insights Workshop: Tapping into Opportunity: Meaningful Careers Thames Water & Assessment Centre Hacks
Date: 13 June 2025
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Host: Thames Water
Looking to kick-start your career with purpose? Join Thames Water for an inspiring online session designed to help you explore graduate opportunities at Thames Water and gain the confidence to succeed at any assessment centre.
Google Workshop: Your Future, Your Superpower. How to use AI to win at work
Date: 12 June 2025
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Host: Google
This presentation guides students on using AI tools like Gemini and NotebookLM to explore career options, craft applications, and prepare for interviews. It emphasises the current state of AI as an emerging technology with vast potential. The session hopes to help students use AI tools to identify jobs that fall within their strengths and interests.
Meet the Employer: Canary Wharf Group
Date: 12 June 2025
Time: 15:00pm – 16:00pm
Host: Canary Wharf Group PLC
Join us for an exclusive insight session with Canary Wharf Group, the developer behind London’s most dynamic urban regeneration projects.
More sessions to be announced throughout the week!
We are currently finalising additional workshops with a range of employers and partners. Updates will be added here as they are confirmed.
For more information or enquiries, please contact: Freya Johnson, via Freya@actionforraceequality.org
