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“The Rematriating Economies Apprenticeship was designed to launch Indigenous women into the investment sector and recenter them as leaders and caretakers of economic systems. We know this will localize growth that will strengthen Indigenous communities. We believe in economic mobility. We believe that Indigenous people have to create our own systems to do that,” shares Elyse Dempsey, Senior Captial Strategies Associate and project manager of the apprenticeship.    The REA will launch a second cohort in Spring 2025! To learn more and stay connected for updates, give us a follow or visit our website at rematriatingeconomies.com.  We are thrilled to highlight our ecosystem partners who are helping to bring the REA to the world: 💫 Cecily Engelhart, Cecily Rose, LLC - @cecily_rose_llc Cecily Rose Engelhart  💫 Liz Gamboa, New Mexico Community Capital - @nmccap Liz Gamboa  💫 Jacqueline Jennings, Fireweed Institute - @fireweedinstitute Jacqueline Jennings  💫 Jaime Gloshay, Managing Director of Impact Investments at Common Future - @commonfuturists Agnetha Jaime Gloshay  💫 Eric Horvath, Untapped Capital Consulting - https://lnkd.in/gj6ijX8V #EcosystemBuilder #REA #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #WomenInFinance #RematriatingEconomies #IndigenousAunties #IndigenousWaterway #RematriatingMatriarchs #CheckWriters

DID YOU KNOW: In 2023, we supported over 5,870 young people and offered 147 work experience opportunities. We delivered 10,289 hours of work experience and hosted inspirational career seminars for 5,483 children and young people. Our Corporate Advisory Board supports the development of career learning and pathways for the children served by Urban Synergy into employment through corporate insight days, job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships and other work experience. We are grateful to our Corporate Advisory Board members who include: Goldman Sachs , LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) , UK Power Networks , Dynamic Planner , Citi , EC1 Partners Ltd , DMGT plc and Sony Interactive Entertainment . The aim of our Corporate Advisory Board is to help us create a more ethnically diverse City, as well as supporting our mission to build a diverse work-ready talent pipeline of Black Minority Ethnic and disadvantaged young people. Each Company and Board Member supports us with expertise, mentors and funding, along with our Corporate Donors, which include: Allen & Overy , BlackRock , FE fundinfo , The International business of Federated Hermes , Lloyd's, M&G plc , Moody's Corporation , Morgan Stanley , Newable , PwC , RWS , Salesforce and Stryker. Urban Synergy CEO, Leila Thomas FRSA, said: “I am proud that these business leaders have chosen to commit their energy and resources, to creating a better future for thousands of Black Minority Ethnic and disadvantaged young people in London and beyond. Talent is everywhere, but opportunities are not. Organisations have been trying to resolve the imbalance of opportunity for decades and we believe we have a blueprint that will drive change.” Read more about Urban Synergy and how you can get involved, here: www.urbansynergy.com/about #ukcharity #ukyouth #ontheboard #ukcharity #corporatepartners #advisoryboard

Reflections: Accelerating Social Mobility Event 🚀 Our Accelerating Social Mobility event last month brought together inspiring voices to explore how education, businesses, and communities can collaborate to create opportunity and tackle inequality. 🌟 Key Highlights 🌟 Lisa Pollard revealed that poverty is worsening, particularly for children from lone-parent families, and urged businesses to step in by offering flexible roles, mentoring, and governance support. Daniel Jones from Clarke Willmott emphasised the importance of daily employee support, fostering open cultural conversations, and focusing on improving lives. Karen Higgins shared Clarke Willmott’s approach to social mobility, including reverse mentoring, focus groups, and community engagement. Emma Colwill introduced innovative work experience programs that use tech to match students with meaningful placements. Anna Averis highlighted Bishop Fleming’s apprenticeships, where 40% of their latest intake are school leavers, supported by partnerships with UWE Strive Scheme and others. The event reinforced that driving social mobility requires collaboration across schools, businesses, and communities. By supporting employees and fostering new opportunities, we can make a real difference, together. 🤝 #SocialMobility #BristolWomenInBusinessCharter #EducationForAll #CommunityImpact #DiversityAndInclusion #FutureOfWork #ESG #Leadership #CareerDevelopment #EqualityInAction Sandra Gordon Sonia Cohen Kristal McNamara Lucy Kirmond Olivia Harvey

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟕 🤗 ‭Proverbs 11:4 CEV‬: When God is angry, money won't help you. Obeying God is the only way to be saved from death. You have to know Him for yourself. Ulimately to grow wealth, you have to have a relationship with the giver of that wealth. You have to have a relationship with God and get Him fully involved in your finances. He is well able to help you grow wealth in ways that would blow your mind. And its not just about you being a Christian, its more than a Sunday-Sunday thing. It's an intentionality to follow His Will for you as regards your finances as well as other aspects of your life every day. It should be a lifestyle everyday. Every waking day, try to grow in the knowledge of God and allow Him to handle every aspects of your life. Happy New Month Family 💫💙🥳 Whatever you have desired all through this year becomes yours this month in Jesus name. P.S: We have finally come to the end of our 7 Days of Proverbial Financial Wisdom. How was it? What did you learn? ******************************************* Just seeing me for the first time? 𝗔𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲𝗿, 𝗺𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗽 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗜'𝗺 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂! 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗗𝗠 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. #happynewmonth #thefinancebridger #welcometoMay #surgingforward #financeinternships #SDG1 #LinkedIn

Thank you for your unwavering support of small businesses in the UK, Rishi Sunak Ji. Your dedication to their success is truly commendable. Lower taxes, reduced administrative burdens, and improved access to finance are crucial measures that can significantly impact the growth and sustainability of small businesses. By implementing these changes, you're not only bolstering the economy but also nurturing an environment that fosters innovation and rewards hard work. I appreciate your commitment to listening to business owners across the country. It's through this active engagement that we can understand their needs better and create tailored solutions. Fully funding apprenticeships for young people is a fantastic initiative that will not only provide valuable skills but also create opportunities for future generations. Additionally, cutting red tape and simplifying reporting requirements will undoubtedly relieve many business owners from unnecessary burdens, allowing them to focus on what matters most – driving their businesses forward. Lastly, your support for female founders is vital in promoting diversity and equality within the entrepreneurial landscape.

🚀 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 🚀 Reading Lander Coene’s latest blog was a game-changer! 🎓✨ Young graduates, you are an untapped powerhouse brimming with fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. At Trifinance, we see firsthand how your energy and drive can transform the finance world. 💼🌍 🔍 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀: Don’t underestimate the power of a young graduate. These fresh minds bring dynamic energy and a knack for thinking outside the box, crucial for staying competitive in today’s market. 💡🔥 🌱 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: Trifinance isn’t just a workplace; it’s a launchpad for your ambitions. With our commitment to continuous learning and mentorship, you’ll thrive and grow into tomorrow’s leaders. 🚀🌟 𝙇𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙚𝙧, 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬. 🌟💪 Check out Lander Coene's full insights here: https://lnkd.in/gJ5ZHmd9 📖 #YoungGraduates #Innovation #CareerGrowth #Trifinance #FutureLeaders

🌟 Introducing the 'Adopt a Mentee' Initiative! 🌟 As a Peer Advisor for the International Finance and Banking Society, I’m excited to share our Adopt a Mentee program, launched to empower students with personalized guidance and support. This initiative bridges the gap between knowledge and application, fostering academic success, career development, and personal growth. Through this program, each mentee is paired with a dedicated mentor who provides: ✔ Academic support ✔ Networking opportunities ✔ Career development advice ✔ Guidance for personal growth At our recent Employability Event, I had the privilege of introducing this transformative initiative to the audience. Together, we can create a culture of mentorship and growth. Join us in making a difference! #MentorshipMatters #AdoptAMentee #InternationalFinanceAndBankingSociety #StudentSupport

On October 6th, 2024 to celebrate World Financial Planning Week, We, in collaboration with Friends of the Children Trust, organized an enriching session aimed at transforming the financial futures of young adults from economically less privileged backgrounds as they prepare to enter the workforce. The session, led by our esteemed speaker, Pruthvi Ravindranath, QPFP®, captivated the audience with practical insights into personal finance. The key messages delivered were not just about managing money, but about shaping mindsets: - Personal Financial Behavior: The foundation of financial well-being starts with understanding and adjusting one’s personal behavior towards money. - Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Through engaging, relatable stories, students learned how to steer clear of the most common financial mistakes. - Wealth Creation as a Personal Responsibility: Emphasizing that building wealth is a long-term, personal responsibility that every individual must take seriously to secure their future and contribute positively to society. To further support these young minds, we offered internship opportunities to those eager to explore the world of financial planning hands-on, giving them practical exposure to complement their newfound knowledge. At COFP, we are immensely proud of the work we are doing to empower and inspire the next generation of financial leaders. A big thank you to everyone involved for making this and other two initiatives a resounding success, especially our volunteers Ravi Kumar Achar, Manu Nedunkandathil, CFP®, Praveen RK CFP, Suresh A, Avneet Arora, CFP, Samit Singh, Vanitha C krishnan, sriram suryanarayanan, Meiappan Palaniappan, Sheshanarayana chadaga P S Together, we are shaping tomorrow’s financial leaders! #COFP #FinancialPlanning #FutureLeaders #WealthCreation #ImpactfulInitiatives #Empowerment #WorldFinancialPlanningWeek

I’m backing the five and half million small businesses in the UK. Here’s how.     Simply put, lower taxes, less admin and better access to finance.      I know first-hand how important small businesses are. Not just for the economy, but as a driver for innovation, and as the key to building a society where hard work is always recognised and rewarded.     That’s why I've been listening to business owners across the country and here’s what we’re doing to help them out:     ️🎓 Fully funding apprenticeships for young people  ❌ Cutting red tape and simplifying reporting requirements   👩💼 Backing female founders     Want to know more? Read here: https://lnkd.in/eRae-VmB

The Assignment Report - This week’s most-read articles   Here's a roundup of our most-read online stories from The Assignment Report. August Equity invests in Impact Futures UK London-based mid-market private equity firm completes investment in apprenticeship provider Impact Futures, alongside the company’s existing management team. https://lnkd.in/edSv8nsn   Coursera cuts revenue outlook due to softness in North American paid learners Online education platform has cut its outlook for 2024 revenue, citing lower volume and conversion of paid learners in North America in the first quarter, compounded by the delay of a key content launch from one of its educator partners. https://lnkd.in/e_cm_bi3 Tribal reaches settlement agreement with NTU Tribal Group has announced that it has reached a settlement agreement with Nanyang Technological University (NTU) resolving all outstanding issues in relation to its contract with the university which was terminated by NTU in March 2023. https://lnkd.in/e8iKhNM2 tiney raises £7.2m Series A London-based software driven childcare company has raised £7.2m in a Series A led by Mustard Seed + Partners, with participation from PortfoLion Capital Partners, Sparkmind.vc and Rubio Impact Ventures https://lnkd.in/eRQMxjib Blackbaud invests in UBIQ Education Nasdaq-listed provider of software and services to nonprofits, foundations, corporations, education and healthcare institutions, has made a strategic $5m investment in London-based provider of school websites. https://lnkd.in/e6an8TUt Optimus Education acquired in management buy-out Provider of professional development support, education guidance and essential information to schools, MATs and other educational institutions has been acquired in a management buy-out from the Shaw Trust, led by Steph Reynolds, Managing Director. https://lnkd.in/e6iTuDvF To see the benefits from an annual subscription, including all our online features, visit https://lnkd.in/eMf7qtv