Black Talent & Leadership in STEM (BTLS) is a cross-industry initiative delivered in collaboration with CW (Cambridge Wireless), Homerton Changemakers, Homerton College, University of Cambridge and Synergy Solutions we are focused on providing Equity of opportunity for underrepresented groups and in doing so, create empowered leaders in STEM.
Why this is important:
While the tech industry is rapidly growing, becoming one of the leading sectors in bolstering the UK economy and providing work opportunities across the UK, technology innovation is developing faster than its workforce. Black professionals are vastly under-represented within the sector.
Furthermore, Diverse teams make economic sense:
Research has found that companies that are diverse and inclusive in their hiring practices are more innovative, better equipped to respond to unexpected challenges, discover and meet the needs of different customer bases, and more productive.
To create a community of Companies and Partners who are committed to providing Equity of opportunity for underserved Black communities and in doing so create empowered leaders in STEM.
By joining us on our mission, you are not only deciding to build an industry prepared to meet the ever-changing demands of future generations but also building a culture within your own organisation where innovation, productivity and growth can thrive.
Join us as an Individual - with an Individual Account you will be able to learn and grow your skills with our open access courses. At no cost. You will also have the opportunity to set up a profile accessible by industry looking for talent and of course join our programmes that are focussed on growing employability skills and driving social mobility.
With a Corporate Account you will have access to tools, resources, case studies and access to our database of young people with STEM related degrees from Universities across the UK, in addition you will have the opportunity join senior leaders at our invitation only events and engage in insightful discussions, share expertise and foster collaboration.
Over 20 years of experience assisting companies to digitalise and scale in a manner that is resilient, customer-centric and inclusive.
With over 400 members from major network operators and device manufacturers to innovative start-ups and universities, CW stimulates debate and collaboration, harnesses and shares knowledge, and helps to build connections between academia and industry.
Cambridge University students get an amazing degree – Homerton Changemakers equips these students with skills & perspectives beyond their degrees to become wise change-agents amidst complexity, challenge & disruption. The programme is unique to Homerton and its approved partners, teaching students and the next generation the tools for 21st leadership & living, and to make a profound difference for good.
Black Talent & Leadership in STEM (BTLS) is on a mission to address the under-representation of diverse talent with a focus on the Black talent skills gap in STEM and in doing so, make it easier for companies to attract, retain, empower and grow this talent within the sector whilst addressing the urgent need for digital skills.