Who we are
DiversITy-talent
DiversITy-talent is a Community Interest Company (CIC) on a mission to unlock the potential of underrepresented youth, communities, and career-changers. We achieve this by building direct pathways into modern business, tech, and entrepreneurship by bridging the gap between untapped talent and real-world opportunity.
Through immersive programmes, hands-on work experience, employability skills building and dedicated mentorship, we equip diverse individuals with the know-how they need to thrive in today’s workplace. Whatever their background, age, situation, experience or track record.
Register your interest here to take part in our award-winning programme over 2026/27.
2025–2026 KPI Results
The progress and impact of the DiversITy-talent career skills programme.
DiversITy-talent Awards 2026/27
Find the programme that’s right for you
If you are a school, college, community group, adult learning or someone looking for a fresh start, c heck out the programme most appropriate for you and reqister or send us a message to info@diversity-talent.co.uk
Why does DiversITy-talent exist?
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Why does DiversITy-talent exist?
Our Partners
A huge thank you for our funding and certification partners
Mark Bates
Manager Portfolio Management and Ops | Workplace, Property & Colleague Enablement | Chief Operating Office | Early Careers Programme Manager.
Nationwide Building Society
Matthew Butcher
Vice Principal – Commercial, Skills and Partnerships
New College Swindon
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Resources
DiversITy-talent programmes and activities directly link to the needs of schools and colleges, including focus on employability skills and new Ofsted requirements for more meaningful work experience; including closer links to the local / regional business community.
Including links to Ofsted requirements, TEEP and direct linkages to the workplace, work experience and our local employer / business network.
What our participants and partners say about DiversITy-talent and our programme
“With the current prominence and focus on youth related crime and ASB, the need to have an effective intervention in place for our young people to deter and support them away from bad choices has never been more relevant.
Traditional interventions often have a strong emphasis on sport and physical activity which is just not appealing or enjoyable for some of our young people.
The DiversITy-talent programme, a collaborative effort between DiversITy-talent and Wiltshire Police, with funding from Wiltshire OPCC, works with young people who are at risk or involved in any one or more of the following criminality -drugs, knife crime and/or gangs.
It is a skills-based programme which encourages young people to tap into and develop entrepreneurial skills and gives then access to ways of thinking and opportunities that they may not have considered or even been aware of.
Seeing the young people step outside of their comfort zone and their enthusiasm for their community focused project has been a privilege. Their desire to bring their ambition to reality demonstrates that fires can be ignited when fanned in the correct way.
The work of DiversITy-talent in unleashing potential and providing opportunities for these young people has been amazing. It is obvious to see to see their investment not only in the project and its realisation but also in the students themselves.
Based on our pilot programme with DiversITy-talent we have commissioned a further two courses with them this financial year.”
“It was a fantastic event and we’re delighted with the positive outcomes for the pupils. Thank you to all involved. Sharon Pascoe, Head Teacher, Fochriw Primary School
The pupils presented to the school Governors last night. They were blown away by what DiversITy-talent had done with them, even talk of getting the local authority involved to further development the idea. Gavin John, Deputy Head and Year 6 Teacher, Fochriw Primary School.”
“Our students had a great week and learned a whole lot about business, working as a team and helping to navigate solutions to social problems within the community.
Thank you for all your support.”
“I’ve loved being a part of it and I genuinely feel that this whole challenge could/should be a national project in the majority of schools. I look forward to encouraging our new school to take part and working with you next year.”
“Through the Design thinking tech challenge I have seen my students significantly improve skills in creativity, teamwork, collaboration and presenting skills. I can see confidence has grown and working in a team has enhanced their individual listening and empathy skills as they take on each other’s perspectives.
This programme has first-hand changed what the children think about a career in business and technology and I know they all thought technology was only about coding but they have seen it is so much more.”
“The DiversITy Talent Project is a transformative journey for young people with SEN—helping them build confidence, express themselves with clarity, work collaboratively, and grow in independence. Through hands-on experiences, they discover their strengths and develop practical skills that open doors to brighter, more empowered futures.”
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