The Brokerage Sign Up Process 24/25 Video 1 Working with us

Summary

This video is an introduction to the sign-up process for The Brokerage, a social mobility charity dedicated to providing equal access to professional opportunities. It highlights the organization's mission to empower young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by offering events, career guidance, and work placements. The video outlines the types of events and opportunities available, such as work experience, internships, and graduate roles, designed to boost employability skills. The Brokerage partners with top employers to provide valuable industry connections, ensuring young talent can thrive in the financial and professional services sectors.

Takeaways

• 📢 The Brokerage is a social mobility charity focused on breaking the corporate mold and providing equal access to opportunities regardless of background or race.
• 🚀 Signing up with The Brokerage takes about 20 minutes and opens up opportunities for events and job applications in financial and professional services.
• 🌍 The Brokerage has been helping young people from disadvantaged backgrounds for 28 years, guiding them towards careers in professional fields.
• 📅 They offer 1-2 events per week, typically between 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., with sessions lasting 60-90 minutes.
• 💼 The events are designed to enhance employability skills based on feedback from top employers, covering everything from applications to succeeding in your first job.
• 🤝 Events often feature corporate volunteers, providing participants with insights and opportunities to connect with industry experts.
• 🎓 Opportunities available through The Brokerage include work experience, internships, apprenticeships, entry-level positions, graduate roles, and more.
• 📈 The more events you attend, the better your chances of landing your dream job, as each event builds valuable experience and employability skills.
• 💡 Corporate partners such as Allen & Overy, Deutsche Bank, Meta, and others are involved in providing insights, placements, and mentoring programs.
• 🗣 Video two will guide users through The Brokerage's online system, The Brokerage Hub, to continue the sign-up process.

Q & A

What is The Brokerage?

The Brokerage is a social mobility charity focused on providing equal access to opportunities in financial and professional services, regardless of background or race.

What is the goal of The Brokerage?

The goal of The Brokerage is to break the corporate mold and ensure that young, talented individuals land the jobs they deserve based on their skills and ambition.

How long has The Brokerage been operating?

The Brokerage has been empowering less advantaged young people for the past 28 years.

What kind of events does The Brokerage offer?

The Brokerage offers events designed to boost employability skills, such as mastering job applications and thriving in a first job. These events often feature volunteers from corporate partners and focus on key professional skills.

How often do events take place at The Brokerage?

The Brokerage hosts one to two events every week, typically running from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with each session lasting 60 to 90 minutes.

Are the events held virtually or in person?

The Brokerage offers both virtual and in-person events. For those outside London who want to attend in person, travel bursaries are available to assist with travel costs.

What types of opportunities does The Brokerage provide to young people?

The Brokerage offers various placement opportunities, including work experience, paid internships, apprenticeships, sandwich year placements, entry-level positions, and graduate roles.

How do The Brokerage's corporate partners support participants?

Corporate partners of The Brokerage lead insight sessions, help with interview preparation, host placements, and offer mentoring programs. These partners include companies like Deutsche Bank, Fidelis, Meta, and others.

What is the purpose of The Brokerage Hub?

The Brokerage Hub is an online system that participants use to access event details, manage their registration, and connect with the opportunities offered by The Brokerage.

What should participants expect from in-person events at The Brokerage?

In-person events at The Brokerage provide opportunities for hands-on learning, networking, and connecting with other driven young people, in addition to learning directly from industry experts.