Some of the SOMOs audience members Organisations from across the UK gathered virtually for the first online UK Social Mobility Awards gala to celebrate the advancement of social mobility in the UK. The winning entries of the fourth annual UK Social Mobility Awards...
Claire Ungley (middle, right), Aspirations Coordinator at Southmoor Academy, collecting the ‘School/College of the Year’ award In the unique British education system, where those who attended private or selective schools have a firm grip on the upper...
Geoffrey Williams, Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Thomson Reuters The UK Social Mobility Awards were created to recognise the organisations and individuals displaying outstanding commitment to the advancement of social mobility. These initiatives, however, do...
There can be little doubt that some industries, typically those with long-standing traditions and a history of attracting the elite, can find it difficult to rejuvenate their working practices and move with our rapidly changing society. However, there can also be...
UK Social Mobility Awards In the second year of the pioneering UK Social Mobility Awards, organised by Making The Leap, we are taking a look back at some of last year’s winners to find out why social mobility is so important to them, how their initiatives are moving...
OUT NOW: Our new research report, 'Widening the gate? Advancing social mobility in 2021-2022', is live! 👏🏽
In this report, we examine the work done by employers & educators to advance #socialmobility over the past year. Read the report here ➡️ somo.uk/publications/s…#SOMO2022pic.twitter.com/rC6sLtMK8v
Our #SOMO2022 ‘Rising Star’ winner, championed by @foxtons, was Hisham Hamid, Education, Employability & Skills Advisor at @bp_UK.
Hisham is passionate about progressing #socialmobility within his organisation, helping to inspire and support others to develop their potential. 🌟 pic.twitter.com/GMzZi8GgCi
The winner of the Progression Programme at this year’s awards was @DWPgovuk!
They set up their Service Excellence Aspire programme, helping to support the professional & personal growth of colleagues from ethnic minority and less advantaged backgrounds. 📈
#SOMO2022#progressionpic.twitter.com/nNxmevq05G
The #SOMO2022 winner of the ‘Innovation’ award, championed by @CapitaPlc, was @HowdensJoinery! 👏🏽👏🏽
Their #socialmobility work included funding a range of apprenticeship schemes within deprived communities to create jobs & supporting small businesses in their local communities. pic.twitter.com/fhISYGdMub
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The UK Social Mobility Awards 2022 – Winners AnnouncedOctober 19, 2022
