Learn About a Career in Coding & Tech with Charlene Hunter MBE

Interested in pursuing a career in Coding or Tech? Whether you’re studying a Tech-focused degree or not, this sector is rapidly growing and open to students from all backgrounds. In the latest episode of The Access Factor Podcast, we interview Charlene Hunter MBE, Founder and CEO of Black Coding Females. Charlene explains her career journey… More Learn About a Career in Coding & Tech with Charlene Hunter MBE

Microsoft Mentoring Opportunity for 1st Year Undergraduates from Black & Minority Ethnic Backgrounds

Microsoft EMBRACE ERG* are launching a Mentoring programme in collaboration with Everything D&I. The aim of the programme is to improve representation of Black Heritage, Asian and Ethnic Minorities within technology and Microsoft at all levels. The programme will inspire students and equip them with skills to reach their early-in-career potential.   How will the… More Microsoft Mentoring Opportunity for 1st Year Undergraduates from Black & Minority Ethnic Backgrounds

Apply now for the Black Women into Tech & Data Programme

Black Women into Tech and Data is looking for another cohort of 50 Black Heritage university students to join this exclusive programme for this academic year. This programme is run by leading STEM charity Generating Genius and top multinational Technology and Data companies. This programme will provide you with both the soft skills and technical… More Apply now for the Black Women into Tech & Data Programme

Discussing Forced Migration & Careers with Janahan Sivanathan

In the third episode of The Access Factor Podcast, host Emily is joined by Janahan Sivanathan, Sanctuary Project Officer at King’s, to discuss forced migration and what it means for students’ future careers. Janahan tells his own story of migrating to the UK as a torture survivor and his struggles with obtaining the right to… More Discussing Forced Migration & Careers with Janahan Sivanathan

Boost Your Employability with Leonard Cheshire’s Google Courses

Looking to boost your employability, kickstart your career, or push for a promotion? Upskill yourself with one of Leonard Cheshire’s free online Google courses! Partnering with INCO Academy-Work in Tech, Leonard Cheshire is offering free access to one of four Google certificates.   Eligibility The courses are available to anyone who meets the following criteria:… More Boost Your Employability with Leonard Cheshire’s Google Courses

What Careers resources are available for forced migrants at King’s?

At King’s we recognise that any legal background of forced displacement can have a significant impact on educational and career-related opportunities and outcomes. It is vitally important to the Careers & Employability department to ensure that students who have faced forced displacement have access to appropriate education and opportunities regarding their future career. If you… More What Careers resources are available for forced migrants at King’s?

Opportunity Highlight: HarperCollins’ Author Academy

  If you have a story to tell but think voices like yours aren’t heard, HarperCollinsUK has opened applications to their free-to-attend Author Academy Spring 2023 for writers from underrepresented ethnic backgrounds, with an aim of helping motivated and dedicated writers to become commercially successful in the publishing industry. They are delivering an expert programme… More Opportunity Highlight: HarperCollins’ Author Academy

Competition alert! Design the cover for the next Best Student Employers Guide from RateMyPlacement

If you’ve got a keen eye for design, you’re a current student and want a chance to build your design portfolio with potential for grand prizes, then read on! (Deadline Friday 23 July!)… More Competition alert! Design the cover for the next Best Student Employers Guide from RateMyPlacement

Opportunity Highlight: Apply now for The Screenwriters’ Fellowship from Netflix, Bisha K Ali & Sky!

Are you a budding tv writer, hoping to get your foot in the door? Well, how does a talent fellowship at Netflix sound? We thought so! The Screenwriters’ Fellowship is looking for budding tv writers from underrepresented backgrounds, to shape a more diverse and inclusive industry in High End TV & Film. … More Opportunity Highlight: Apply now for The Screenwriters’ Fellowship from Netflix, Bisha K Ali & Sky!

Competition Highlight: Adobe Digital Edge Award 

Tech company Adobe have launched the Digital Edge Award to celebrate, enhance and showcase students’ digital skills. The winner will receive £9,250 cash – the equivalent to a year’s undergrad tuition – along with an industry-recognised highlight on their CV. Find out more here. To enter the award, students should submit a piece of coursework that they think exemplifies their… More Competition Highlight: Adobe Digital Edge Award