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Promoting social mobility, diversity, inclusion and equity in apprenticeships & skills

We’re on a mission to prepare and connect underrepresented talent to high-quality apprenticeships and build workplaces that promote diversity.

The alliance seeks to bring about positive and lasting changes in the apprenticeships and employability landscape, ensuring that opportunities are accessible to individuals from all backgrounds.

Educate

Working with employers, training providers, FE & HE institutions and key stakeholders to educate them on multicultural workforce representation, apprenticeships and employability provision.

Engage

Through various partners, we engage with the multicultural communities and key stakeholders locally, regionally and nationally.

Advocacy & Policy

Providing advocacy support, working with sector leaders and experts to influence local, regional and national policy.

The Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance is the rebranded, more inclusive, and next chapter of what was the BAME Apprenticeship Alliance

The Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance, initially established in 2017 under the name ‘BAME Apprenticeship Alliance,’ is a prominent organisation dedicated to fostering social mobility, diversity, inclusion, and equity within the realm of apprenticeships and employability. The alliance operates on a foundation of three key pillars: Educate, Engage, and Advocacy & Policy.

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Apprentice Network

The reband refocuses and joins up a number of the projects Pathway Group has incubated over the years, including the Apprenticeship Diversity & Social Mobility Forum (ADSFM) and Apprenticeship Hack, Career Hack, as well as more joined up working with other Pathway Group brands such as the Festival of Apprenticeships.

In addition, it will continue to work closely with its annual Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards ceremony, which has also been rebranded to the Multicultural Apprenticeships Awards, reflecting the need for broader participation and needs of local businesses community, and apprenticeships.

We're on a mission to prepare and connect underrepresented talent to high-quality apprenticeships and build workplaces that promote diversity, inclusion and equity

Vision

We want to be the leading company for improving the opportunities for people from underrepresented communities; and to have the trust of leading employers to get access to the best diverse talent across the UK.

Mission

Our mission is to engage with 10,000 people from underrepresented communities by 2024 through interactive engagement to educate and increase access to early career opportunities.

Latest News & Updates

Keep up to date with the latest updates on the alliance’s efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Discover a wealth of insightful and informative articles that delve into the complex issues surrounding diversity in apprenticeships and job training programmes.

From interviews with industry experts to inspiring stories of apprentices who have overcome barriers to success, these articles offer a unique and insightful perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the modern workforce.

Whether you’re an employer looking to create a more inclusive workplace or an apprentice seeking inspiration and guidance, the Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance is an essential resource for anyone committed to promoting diversity and unlocking the full potential of a diverse workforce. Join us on this journey as we explore the many ways the alliance makes a real and lasting difference in the lives of apprentices and employers.

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Get to know our Patrons

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JTL Training
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Lifetime Training

A few words from our Patrons

Lifetime Training

It is Lifetime’s belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to learn the skills they need to realise their full potential. Lifetime are proud to be a patron member of the Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance and remain committed to supporting learners from all backgrounds, our working partnership with the Alliance ensures apprenticeships remain accessible and inclusive to all .We’ve experienced the incredible impact apprenticeships have on an individual’s life, and how apprenticeships build a more diverse, inclusive and effective workforce for our employer partners. The Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance is a key partner helping promote social mobility, diversity, inclusion and equality in apprenticeships.

“There has been an increase in awareness of inclusion and diversity for employers, and the positive impact these organisations can have on social mobility. We’ll continue to take important steps in improving our service and support the drive for unlocking talent and fulfilling potential.”

George Dee, Head of Employability

Compass Group UK & Ireland

“Our partnership with the Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance is so valuable – further supporting our diverse workforce to reach their potential and attracting people into our organisation from a variety of backgrounds and communities. This work has been celebrated through our award wins with the Alliance and recently becoming patrons of this important organisation – together we have the size, scale, and platform to create a positive impact.”

Jonathan Foot, Head of Apprenticeships & Early Careers – Compass Group UK & Ireland

The Open University

“The Open University is proud to be patrons of the Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance. The two organisations share common values in using education to open up opportunity to hidden talent for the benefit of society. We’ve collaborated with the team to share thought leadership in this space and are looking forward to expanding our partnership in the future and supporting each other’s work.”

Viren Patel, Director of Employers and Partnerships, The Open University